Best Lake Tahoe Ski Resort for Beginners.

[Coronita]

Anyone have a recommendation for a good ski resort for beginning kids @ Lake Tahoe?

I’m thinking of Squaw or Northstar. But I haven’t been in awhile, so don’t remember.

Ideally, closer to Reno would be good.

[cvmom]

Sugar Bowl. Good for beginners and cheaper than many. Side benefit: it is also right next to Royal Gorge, and we like to cross-country ski as well.

[flyer]

Here’s a few. . .

http://hotchillys.info/blog/best-california-ski-resorts-beginners/

We can’t wait for Vail to open on Friday. You have to admit we’re all pretty lucky to be able to go from the beach to the golf course and tennis courts to the slopes so conveniently.

[an]

I like Kirkwood. Small but not as busy.

[flyer]

Here’s the Forbes Top Ten for 2016. . .

Jackson Hole
Snowbird
Whistler
Alta
Vail
Telluride
Alyeska
Aspen
Grand Targhee
Park City

If you love to ski, gotta try them all at least once. We try to stay with family and friends whenever possible.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=flyer]Here’s the Forbes Top Ten for 2016. . .

Jackson Hole
Snowbird
Whistler
Alta
Vail
Telluride
Alyeska
Aspen
Grand Targhee
Park City

If you love to ski, gotta try them all at least once. We try to stay with family and friends whenever possible.[/quote]Awesome list, flyer! I’ve skied 6 of your aforementioned resorts, some multiple times. Telluride is my favorite, followed by Steamboat and Heavenly (both not on your list). Of course, I am not a beginner but have enjoyed the above slopes, and more, nonetheless.

Congrats to you if you have secured an “Epic Pass” for 2015-16. My kids will not be available to ski with me this winter so I did not buy one this year.

[Anonymous]

[quote=cvmom]Sugar Bowl. Good for beginners and cheaper than many. Side benefit: it is also right next to Royal Gorge, and we like to cross-country ski as well.[/quote]

Sugar Bowl is easy and casual.

Donner Ski Ranch is a fun little place also. Haven’t been in years, but it used to be really inexpensive.

If you are taking young kids or first-timers, there’s no need to pay for a big resort.

I’m not sure how a “top ten” list helps the OP. Alyeska is kinda far from Reno.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=harvey][quote=cvmom]Sugar Bowl. Good for beginners and cheaper than many. Side benefit: it is also right next to Royal Gorge, and we like to cross-country ski as well.[/quote]

Sugar Bowl is easy and casual.

Donner Ski Ranch is a fun little place also. Haven’t been in years, but it used to be really inexpensive.

If you are taking young kids or first-timers, there’s no need to pay for a big resort.

I’m not sure how a “top ten” list helps the OP. Alyeska is kinda far from Reno.[/quote]

My kids actually learned to ski at Snow Summit in Big Bear and Mammoth. However, they did not take lessons. We taught them ourselves.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=bearishgurl]
My kids actually learned to ski at Snow Summit in Big Bear and Mammoth. However, they did not take lessons. We taught them ourselves.[/quote]

I really miss skiing. It’s the best sport. Skiing shows how coordinated you are. These days, I do to Brian Head, UT because it’s close to Vegas. Mormons are so polite and the service is great.

Reno is a good place to go on a big friends/family trip. People who don’t like to ski can hang out at the casinos.

[treehugger]

Not close to Reno and kinda out on it’s own, but I love Squaw for the atmosphere and amenities. I still consider it family friendly and not completely overrun by snowboarders. Depending on when you go and age of your kids Northstar if they are older and want to snowboard is a good bet. My kids and hubby snowboard, and I fall a lot, otherwise I stick to skis.

http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/lake-tahoe-ski-resorts/art/

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