Tag Archives: Lake Tahoe Skiing

Donner Ski Ranch

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

We (My daughter Jenee and I) visited Donner Ski Ranch the afternoon of March 24, 2013. Donner Ski Ranch Factoids; Vertical 750 ft (230 m) Top elevation 7,781 ft (2,372 m) Base elevation 7,031 ft (2,143 m) Skiable area 435 acres (176 ha) Runs 62 total : … Continue reading →

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Sugar Bowl Ski Resort

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

I visited Sugar Bowl on March 3, 2013.  It was during a light snowfall. Sugar Bowl Factoids; Vertical 1,500 ft (547 m) Top elevation 8,383 ft (2,555 m) Base elevation 6,883 ft (2,098 m) Skiable area 1,500 acres (670 ha) Runs … Continue reading →

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Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

I visited Alpine Meadows Ski Resort the afternoon of March 2, 2013. Alpine Meadows Factoids; Vertical 1,802 ft (549 m) Top elevation 8,637 ft (2,633 m) Base elevation 6,835 ft (2,083 m) Skiable area 2,400 acres (9.7 km2) Runs 100 total : 25% beginner : 40% intermediate : 35% … Continue reading →

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Squaw Valley (Lake Tahoe, Ca)

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

I visited Squaw Valley (host of the 1960 Winter Olympics Game) on March 2, 2013.   Squaw Valley Factoids; Vertical 2,850 ft (870 m) Top elevation 9,050 ft (2,760 m) Base elevation 6,200 ft (1,890 m) Skiable area 4,000 acres (16.2 km2) Runs 177+ : 15% beginner : 35% … Continue reading →

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Northstar California

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

I visited Northstar on March 1, 2013. Vertical 2,280 ft (690 m) Top elevation 8,610 ft (2,620 m) Base elevation 6,330 ft (1,930 m) Skiable area 2,904 acres (11.75 km2) Runs 100 : 13% beginner : 60% intermediate : 27% advanced Longest run 1.4 mi (2.3 km) Lift system 19 … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Ski Resort Area (Lake Tahoe, CA & NV)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

I visited Heavenly Ski Resort on Feb 1, 2, & 3rd 2013. Vertical 3,812 ft (1,162 m) Top elevation 10,067 ft (3,068 m) Base elevation 6,255 ft (1,907 m) Skiable area 4,800 acres (1,900 ha) Runs 97 : 20% beginner : 45% intermediate : 35% advanced Longest run … Continue reading →

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