Ski resorts in California (Lake Tahoe) (the United States)
2 ski resorts in California (Lake Tahoe) (the United States), with top elevations from 2,624 to 2,758 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in California (Lake Tahoe)
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Tahoe | 1,890 m | 2,758 m | 868 m | 6,000 acres | 39 | 25 % beginner · 43 % intermediate · 24 % advanced · 9 % expert | Rent skis |
| Northstar California | 1,929 m | 2,624 m | 695 m | 3,170 acres | 20 | 13 % beginner · 60 % intermediate · 27 % advanced | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in California (Lake Tahoe)
Which ski resorts are there in California (Lake Tahoe)?
This page compares 2 ski resorts in California (Lake Tahoe), spread across these areas: California (Lake Tahoe). Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
When do the ski resorts in California (Lake Tahoe) open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 2 resorts in California (Lake Tahoe) with a calculated window open between November 20, 2026 and November 25, 2026, and close between April 12, 2027 and May 25, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in California (Lake Tahoe)?
2 of the 2 resorts in California (Lake Tahoe) on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.