Ski and Snowboard Guide

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 18 Lists

Updated: March 12, 2009

If you don't already have gear, rent it at a local shop before you go up; you'll save money, get better equipment, plus a lot of ski/snowboard shops sell discount lift tickets (just ask). We've also listed some if the bigger resorts (in case you're a Tahoe virgin) and some of the bigger, better hotels in case you want to extend your "sick day."

On this page:Where to Stay, Ski Shops, Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts.

Where to Stay

  1. 1 PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn
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    1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 (map)

    Luxury in Olympic proportions in a beautiful mountain setting.

  2. 2 2 Star Rating: Below Average Tahoe Biltmore Lodge
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    5 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402 (map)

  3. 3 Resort at Squaw Creek
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    400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 (map)

  4. 4 Marriott Hotels & Resorts
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    1001 Park Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (map)

    Dependable digs boast consistent service and ample amenities.

  5. 5 Tahoe Lodging Llc
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    455 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 (map)

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Harrah's Lake Tahoe Casino
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    Hwy 50, Lake Tahoe , NV 89449 (map)

    Panoramic mountaintop views and exceptional service make this a favorite West Coast casino.

Ski Shops

  1. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sports Basement
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    1590 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

    You won't find the edgiest ski or snowboard gear here, but low prices and a huge selection make up for it.

  2. 8 The North Face
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    180 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

    High-tech outdoors gear for adventurous souls looking to test Mother Nature while still looking stylish.

  3. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sfo Snowboarding
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    1630 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

    The snow-going sister to legendary skate shop FTC, SFO's got all the hottest boards, plus tons of candy-colored skater-style snowgear.

  4. 10 Patagonia
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    770 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

    Environment-conscious store staffed by outdoor-nuts has ski apparel for the more mature crowd.

  5. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Streetwear Sartorial: Gear and Kicks
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    520 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

    Freestyle skier? Street and slope style mix at this Lower Haight streetwear and ski-gear boutique.

  6. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Purple Skunk
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    5820 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)

    This beloved Richmond shop stocks everything you'll need to hit the slopes--but only if you're a snowboarder.

Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts

  1. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Heavenly Mountain Resort
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    3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (map)

  2. 14 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Sierra At Tahoe
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    1111 Sierra at Tahoe Rd, Twin Bridges, Tahoe, CA 95735 (map)

  3. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Kirkwood Community Association
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    1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr, Kirkwood, CA 95646 (map)

  4. 16 Northstar at Tahoe
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    100 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96160 (map)

    One of Tahoe's most popular intermediate mountains, with meticulously groomed runs in an intimate, secluded forest environment.

  5. 17 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Squaw Valley Ski Corp
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    1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 (map)

  6. 18 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mount Rose
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    22222 Mount Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511 (map)

    A down-tempo resort that boasts high altitude, dry snow and a next-door city full of apr¿s-ski opportunities.

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