Many of those Lake Tahoe gondolas and chairlifts do double duty in the warm weather. In fact, taking a scenic ride up the side of the mountain, getting a bird's eye view of the land below, is a very popular thing to do in Tahoe. If you're into Tahoe hiking or biking, you might want to take the lifts up then ride or walk back down.
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
There is no missing Boreal Mountain Resort. Its ski and snowboard runs are visible right off Interstate 80 at the 7,200-foot Donner Summit. It’s also always proud to announce being the first Tahoe-area resort to open each winter. Boreal’s core customers are two-fold: terrain park shredders or those learning to ski or ride. With its modest vertical elevation, Boreal’s managers have dialed in the park...read more
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
Diamond Peak opened in November 1966 at the forefront of snow technology, being the first resort in the West to have a snowmaking system. It is known for being affordable, family-friendly, uncrowded and – most of all – for its breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. With 655 acres of skiable terrain, it has a good mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain, plus a new...read more
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
If theme park-like crowds and high prices aren’t your ticket to a simple day on the slopes, then Donner Ski Ranch is your place. Nestled between the larger Sugar Bowl Resort just to the south and the terrain parks of Boreal Mountain Resort to the north, Donner Ski Ranch sits on Historic Highway 40 and is a direct link to the golden years of Sierra...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
Discover the epic side of Lake Tahoe with the help of this family-focused adventure company. The goal of Epic Discovery is to immerse all ages in Tahoe’s natural wonderland through a riveting fusion where play meets creativity. Their activities include ropes courses with designs for various ages, ziplines, a mountain roller coaster, tubing, scenic gondola rides, granite peak climbing wall and gemstone panning. Stop by...read more
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
The Gondola launches from Heavenly Village and takes guests on a ride more than 2 miles up the mountain. Summer or winter, the views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area are spectacular, and the recreational opportunities at the top end of the ride are some high-altitude fun. You’ll also find the new Tamarack Lodge up on the hill for food, drink and views of...read more
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
Heavenly Resort is omnipresent at South Tahoe. Along with the casinos on the Nevada side of South Shore, the ski resort drives the economy of this small Sierra community. Heavenly’s California Lodge was the resort’s original mountain base area, located nearly a straight shot up the hill from the lakeside Ski Run Marina. Appropriate for skiers of all skill levels, just about all ski services...read more
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
With just 280 steps from the lift to the lake, skiing and riding at Homewood Mountain Resort offers some of the most iconic and unobstructed views of Lake Tahoe. With more than 1,260 acres, Homewood’s terrain ranges from smooth groomers and hidden tree stashes to wide-open bowls and offers something for skiers and riders of all ability levels. Its community-oriented vibe also lends to a...read more
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
Kirkwood Mountain is a South Lake Tahoe ski area tucked a little out of the way of the hustle and bustle that is seen in town. Kirkwood is about a 45-minute drive from the center of South Lake. This small distance creates positives: crowds are smaller and attention to personal service is higher. The ski area itself is great for all levels of skiers with...read more
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
Originally established 1964, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe as we know it today came about from the 1987 merger of two separate resorts, Slide Mountain and Mt. Rose. Separated by a steep face that had been off-limits to snow-sports enthusiasts for decades, The Chutes officially opened in 2004 with the addition of the Chuter lift. Descending from the resort’s 9,700-foot summit elevation, the 200-acre Chutes offer...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
Since 1972, the Northstar California Resort has drawn winter sports enthusiasts to the area. Twenty different lifts provide access to some 100 trails on more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. The majority of the trails are designed for intermediate level skiers, while about a quarter of them are for advanced skiers and the remainder are just right for beginners. Speaking of beginners, Northstar offers...read more
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
It's safe to say with the 13 different ski areas in the Lake Tahoe basin that the area is rich in ski and snowboarding options. But Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows has one thing that the others do not: long, steep runs. That is why Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows is the place that many skiers and snowboarders flock to to hone their craft on one plank or two. Palisades...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Gondolas & Chair Lifts
Palisades Tahoe's Aerial Tram is a wonderful way to see the sights of the area. A two-towered ride that takes about 7 minutes to climb 2,000 vertical feet, the cable car brings groups of people up over the mountains in a heated cabin. With just a few swings as the cabin passes the towers and a smooth entry into the loading and unloading bay and...read more
