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-4pm
Lifts Open Daily 9am-4pm (wind and weather permitting)
Elevation:
Summit – 8,637’
Base – 6,835’
13 Lifts:
One high-speed detachable six-passenger chair; two high-speed express quads; three triple and five double chairs; two 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.
Alpine Meadows averages an annual snowfall of 495 inches.
Snowmaking:
Covers a network of runs served by 11 of 13 lifts, serving beginner through expert 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 East of San Francisco, California.
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.