Ski & Snowboard at lake Tahoe

Welcome to the largest concentration of skiing in North America

North Lake Tahoe is home to the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America with 12 downhill resorts to choose from. Take some turns at one of our nationally acclaimed North Lake Tahoe resorts and enjoy private or group lessons, backcountry experiences and runs for all skill levels. After a day on North Lake Tahoe’s slopes, sit back and enjoy an apré ski experience by a cozy fire pit, eating delicious appetizers, building s’mores, and sipping a glass of wine, a homemade brew, or a whiped creamed- topped hot chocolate. Scroll down for information on our downhill resorts or click on the link below to check out our cross country ski areas.

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Nordic Skiing in North Lake Tahoe


Helmut Recknagel from East Germany at a ski jumping event.

The History of North Lake Tahoe Skiing

Ski racing in the U.S. begain here during the 1860s when gold miners attached 15-foot boards to their feet and flew down Lake Tahoe’s snowy slopes. By the late 19th century, trains rolled into Tahoe City and steamships crossed the Lake. The first ski resort in North Lake Tahoe was built in Tahoe City in 1924 for the Tahoe Tavern’s guests. The resort was called “Olympic Hill” which later became Granlibakken. Also in the early 1930s, Reno offered skiing where Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is located today. In 1931, the ski hill at Granlibakken was picked for Olympic tryouts for the U.S. Ski Team competing in the 1932 Winter Olympics. By the late 1930s, property was being purchased to build and open more ski resorts throughout the Tahoe Basin, Truckee, and Donner Summit. Due to Lake Tahoe’s reputation for epic winter sports, Squaw Valley was awarede the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. Today, Lake Tahoe hosts millions of visitors and locals who enjoy the largest concentration of skiing in North America, along with unlimited year-round recreation and spectacular events.

Visit the Sierra Ski Museum for more information on North Lake Tahoe’s extensive ski history.


Ski and Snowboard Resorts

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  • Tahoe Donner Association

    Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort

    11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 96161

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  • Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows

    1960 Olympic Valley Rd., Olympic Valley, CA 96146

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  • Northstar California Skiing &...

    100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96161

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  • Soda Springs

    10244 Soda Springs Rd., Soda Springs, CA 95728

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  • Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Ski Resort

    22222 Mt. Rose Hwy, Reno, CA 89511

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  • Sugar Bowl Resort

    629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden, CA 95724

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  • Homewood Mountain Resort

    5145 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA 96141

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  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area

    725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145

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  • Donner Ski Ranch

    19320 Donner Pass Road, Norden, CA 95724

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  • Diamond Peak Ski Resort

    1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451

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