| North Lake Tahoe offers some of the best skiing in | | | | 3. Northstar at Tahoe: This resort is more of a family |
| the world. However, the task of choosing a ski | | | | resort. If you're into the really steep and deep skiing, |
| resort can be kind of daunting when there are so | | | | Northstar probably isn't for you. But if you want to |
| many good ones. Here's some recommendations: | | | | have a great time with the family, Northstar has a |
| 1. Squaw Valley: Probably has the best terrain in the | | | | quant village and lots of fun runs for any ability level. |
| Tahoe Basin. Amazing facilities (being that it hosted | | | | 4. Sugarbowl: This is one of the first ski resorts in the |
| the olympics in 1960). If you like steep terrain, this | | | | Tahoe Basin. It's definitely a classic. Good terrain for |
| resort is for you. As for cons, it can be a bit pricey if | | | | any ability, reasonable prices, good views, its got it all. |
| you don't have a season pass. Typical day rates are | | | | 5. Homewood: A small ski resort on the west shore. |
| in the upper $80s. | | | | Doesn't have much expert terrain or variety but it |
| 2. Alpine Meadows: The terrain is similar to Squaw | | | | does blow out the other ski resorts in one category: |
| Valley. Amazing views of the surrounding mountains. | | | | the view. Homewood has the best views of the lake |
| And the best part of Alpine is it has more of a local | | | | out of any Tahoe ski resort. |
| vibe and it is cheaper than many of the other resorts | | | | These are just some of my favorites. There are |
| around Lake Tahoe. Often, you can find good deals | | | | many more around the Tahoe area, but I would |
| for Alpine. Keep your eyes open in the supermarkets | | | | encourage you to check out one of these. Have fun |
| and ski shops. | | | | out there! |