The Mountain
There is an energy at Alpine Meadows resort; a heartbeat. This mountain mesmerizes us with perfect powder which lingers days after a storm; grants moments of clarity on quiet traverses through snow covered pine trees; and converts visitors to locals with seven open bowls, gentle, top-to-bottom cruisers, and forested glades. Alpine Meadows mountain resort allows its visitors to feel unabashed joy harbored in every soul’s inner child.
Alpine Meadows attracts skiers and riders who are passionate about their turns, or want to spend some quality time with their family. There is something for everyone, Lake Tahoe is available for you to explore!
Mountain Stats
Hours of Operation:
Lodge Open Daily 8am-5pm
Lifts Open Daily 9am-4pm (wind and weather permitting)
Elevation:
Summit – 8,637’
Base – 6,835’
14 Lifts:
One high-speed detachable six-passenger chair; two high-speed express quads; three triple and five double chairs; three surface lifts (one of two surface lifts is for Kids’ Camp participants only).
Terrain:
2,400 patrolled acres; 100 designated runs; 25% easier, 40% more difficult, 35% most difficult/expert.
Average annual snowfall:
365 inches
Snowmaking system:
Covers a network of runs served by 13 of 14 lifts, serving beginner through expert ski runs.
Location:
At Lake Tahoe, six miles Northwest of Tahoe City, California, off Highway 89, 13 miles South of Interstate 80 at Truckee, California, 45 miles West of Reno Nevada, 200 miles Northeast of San Francisco, California.
Physical Address:
2600 Alpine Meadows Road - Tahoe City, CA - 96145
Mountain Facilities & Ammenities:
-Nine mountain restaurants & bars
-One base area day lodge, which hosts: ski & snowboard rental and repair, retail shop, children's ski & snowboard center, children's indoor play area, close access to snow tubing, ski & snowboard school reservations, high-speed internet, day lockers, seasonal lockers, resort elevator, restroom facilities, season pass sales, lift ticket sales, outdoor sundeck and outdoor fire pit, indoor fire place, six dining options, shuttle station servicing Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, and surrounding towns, complimentary and paid parking, mountain information center, complimentary equipment storage, access to ski lifts.
-One mid-mountain day lodge, which hosts: one restaurant, interior fire place, large exterior sundeck, access to ski lifts. The Mid-Mountain Chalet also hosts the Alpine Chalet Experience, a private, on-mountain gourmet dining option for up to 20 guests (advanced reservations required).
-Disabled Sports USA, which offers coaching and instruction for students with physical, cognitive, and developmental capabilities, one mountain restaurant, access to ski lifts, lodge elevator, lift ticket sales.
-One back-bowl restaurant. The Ice Bar is located at the base of the Sherwood high-speed detachable quad chair lift, and offers barbecue, refreshments, music, outdoor seating, and restroom facilities.
Air Gateway:
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 45 miles Northeast via all-weather Interstate 80. Sacramento International Airport, 90 miles West of Truckee, CA, via all-weather Interstate 80.
