Alpine Meadows Ski Experience
Alpine Meadows strikes the perfect balance between cozy resort and immense ski area. The amenities are basic, but the friendly staff, pleasant day lodges and intimate resort make guests feel welcome. The sheer acreage boasted by the resort offers visitors miles and miles of space to explore and Alpine Meadow’s seven bowls are some of the best backcountry terrain in all of Lake Tahoe.
The resort has 2,400 sprawling acres, seven inbound bowls, over a hundred named runs perfect for every ability level, 25% beginner, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced/expert runs. The front side of the mountain tends to be less steep and offers many meandering runs while the backside offers steeps, chutes and more challenging terrain.
The excellent ski school at Alpine Meadows offers a host in classes including adult programs, kid programs, private lessons, ski camps and ski and snowboard lessons for women by women. The certified instructors are specially trained to ensure safety as well as success. They are knowledgeable about the latest techniques and offer adaptive strategies, perfect for those having a difficult time or those wanting to learn new skills. In addition to great lessons, Alpine Meadows offers great deals on ski lesson packages and many discounts on lift tickets throughout the season.
The services and facilities at the resort are basic but offer guests everything they will need for a fun day on the mountain. The spacious day lodge at the mountain contains several eateries, a bar, day storage and lockers, medical services as well as a full-service ski and snowboard rental and repair shop. The resort also offers complimentary shuttles that transport guests throughout the resort and surrounding area.
Alpine Meadows forgoes the showiness typical of other resorts in the region and instead focuses on providing the top skiing experience in the area. With legendary bowls, epic runs and some of the most reasonable prices in the region. Past guests rave about the small crowds, impeccable grooming and unforgettable experiences they’ve had at Alpine Meadows in North Lake Tahoe, California.
Getting to Alpine Meadows is simple. It’s about 200 miles from San Francisco and less than 50 miles from Reno. By car take I-80 to Route 89 follow that to Alpine Meadows Road which will lead directly to the resort. Once at the resort there are complimentary shuttles that take guests all over the mountain.
