NOTES: Southwest of South Lake Tahoe near Echo Summit, the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski area has plenty of telemarking runs over 2000 telemarkable acres with a maximum vertical drop of 2200. Expect less crowds, more glades and amazing backcountry. There are 3 terrain parks. Generally, this is a family oriented resort with 75% of runs either green or blue. But there are many challenging glades between the runs. Plus there are several backcountry gates into the Eldorado National Forest. On a powder day, try the Grandview Express lift to Preachers Trees and then Avalanche Bowl off Nob Hill.
To reach Sierra-at-Tahoe from South Lake Tahoe, head was on US 50 for 12 miles. Turn left onto Sierra-at-Tahoe Road.
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INFORMATION: Sierra-At-Tahoe (530) 659-7453; CA Tourism (800) GO-CALIF; Boarding House (530) 542-5228; Tahoe Avalanche Info (530) 587-2158.
