Lake Tahoe Basin

Ski resorts in Lake Tahoe Basin

Ski Resorts & Winter Sports

This collection features the primary winter sports destinations within the Lake Tahoe Basin, spanning both California and Nevada. Key locations include Heavenly Mountain Resort, known for its massive vertical drop and cross-border terrain, and Palisades Tahoe, which hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics. The list also covers community-focused areas like Diamond Peak in Incline Village and the west-shore slopes of Homewood. For advanced skiers, the selection includes the challenging off-piste terrain of Kirkwood, including specialized zones like The Backside and The Gates.

Ski Resorts & Winter Sports — Map

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Diamond Peak Ski Resort

Diamond Peak is a ski resort in the western United States, located in Incline Village, Nevada.

B

Homewood Mountain Resort

Homewood Mountain Resort is a ski area located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe in the state of California, a few miles south of Tahoe City…

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Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows

A major winter sports destination comprising Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows. It hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics and features over 6,000 acres of skiable terrain, including steep chutes and open bowls connected by the Base-to-Base Gondola.

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Heavenly Mountain Resort

Located on the South Shore, this resort straddles the California-Nevada border. It features a 3,500-foot vertical drop and 97 trails, offering views of Lake Tahoe and the high desert of the Carson Valley.

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The Backside

An advanced ski area within Kirkwood Mountain Resort known for long, steep runs and open glades. It is primarily served by the Sunrise Express lift and provides access to diverse off-piste terrain.

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The Gates

Access points for sidecountry and backcountry terrain at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. These gates provide entry to steep chutes and ungroomed powder runs located beyond the managed resort boundaries.

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Homewood Ski Area

A ski area on Lake Tahoe’s west shore known for its proximity to the water. It offers unobstructed views of the lake from nearly every trail and provides natural protection from high-altitude winds.

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Diamond Peak

A community-owned resort in Incline Village, Nevada. It features a 1,840-foot vertical drop and was the first resort in North America to install a specialized comprehensive snowmaking system.

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