Sierra-at-Tahoe
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| Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort | |
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| Location: | |
| Nearest city: | South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada |
| Vertical: | 2,212 feet (674 m) |
| Top elevation: | 8,852 feet (2,698 m) |
| Base elevation: | 6,640 feet (2,024 m) |
| Skiable area: | 2,000 acres (8 km²) |
| Runs: | 46 |
| Longest run: | 2.5 miles (4.0 km); Sugar 'n Spice |
| Lift system: | 11 lifts (3 high speed quads, 1 triple chairs, 5 double chairs, 2 surface lifts) |
| Terrain parks: | 6 |
| Snowfall: | 450 in (1143 cm) |
| Web site: | Official Site |
Sierra-at-Tahoe is a ski and snowboard resort in Phillips, California, USA, to the south of Lake Tahoe. Sierra-at-Tahoe is approximately 16 miles (26 km) south of Stateline, Nevada and South Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and is contained within the Eldorado National Forest. Sierra-at-Tahoe (often shortened to "Sierra") is a medium sized ski area in the Lake Tahoe region, and is well known for being a more family oriented resort and also having a high annual snowfall. Sierra-at-Tahoe's terrain is 25% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, and 25% Advanced.
The majority of the ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region are on the northern end of the lake, near Truckee, California and Reno, Nevada. Sierra-at-Tahoe, Kirkwood and Heavenly are located on the southern side of the lake, approximately 75 miles (120 km) from Reno. It is common for visitors to ski amongst these 3 resorts when staying in southern Lake Tahoe area and not venture to the northern lake resorts (Squaw Valley, Northstar at Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, etc.).
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort was started in 1946 by Vern Sprock as Sierra Ski Ranch, further down Highway 50. In 1968, the "Ranch" was moved to its present location when the California Department of Transportation began widening Highway 50. The Sprock family operated the resort until 1993 when the resort was sold to Fibreboard Corporation. Fibreboard updated many areas of the resort, including changing the name to Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort. Booth Creek Ski Resorts purchased Sierra-at-Tahoe in 1996. Booth Creek Ski Resorts also owns Northstar at Tahoe; the two resorts are referred to as 'sister' resorts. Season passes which are valid for both resorts (the "Double Whammy") are very popular for Lake Tahoe area skiers and snowboarders.
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[edit] Resort statistics
[edit] Lift Information
- Total # of Lifts: 12
- High-Speed Quads: 3
- Triples: 1
- Doubles: 5
- Magic Carpets: 2
- Lift Capacity: 14920
[edit] Level
- Beginner: 25%
- Intermediate: 50%
- Advanced: 25%
[edit] Total terrain
- Total Trails: 46
- Skiable area: 2000 acres (8 km²)
[edit] Elevation
- Top Elev: 8852 ft/2698 m
- Base Elev: 6640 ft/2024 m
- Vertical Drop: 2212 ft/674 m
