Sierra-at-Tahoe
Where Sierra-at-Tahoe’s numbers come from
27 observations from 4 publishers behind 21 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
11/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation8,852 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Highest lift-served elevation8,855 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski ResortPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 2,699 m (8,855 ft)”
Base elevation6,640 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Advertised vertical drop2,212 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Lift-served vertical2,215 ftNo sources:Derived
Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.
= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft
Skiable acres≥ 2,000 ac2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — History of Sierra - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“own to be one of Lake Tahoe’s largest ski resorts with over 2,000 skiable acres, serviced by ten chairlifts, including three express quads.”
Named trails461 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“number_trails = 46 total ; 25% beginner ; 50% intermediate ; 25% advanced”
Beginner terrain25%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — Maps + Stats - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“25% Easier | 50% More Difficult | 25% Most Difficult”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026“number_trails = 46 total ; 25% beginner ; 50% intermediate ; 25% advanced”
Intermediate terrain50%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — Maps + Stats - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“25% Easier | 50% More Difficult | 25% Most Difficult”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026“number_trails = 46 total ; 25% beginner ; 50% intermediate ; 25% advanced”
Advanced terrain25%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — Maps + Stats - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“25% Easier | 50% More Difficult | 25% Most Difficult”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026“number_trails = 46 total ; 25% beginner ; 50% intermediate ; 25% advanced”
Advanced + expert terrain25%No sources:Derived
Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.
= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)
Beginner runs12No sources:Derived
Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.
= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)
Terrain parks61 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“terrain_parks = 6: The Alley, Smokey Boarder X, Burton Progression, Bashful, Aspen, Upper Snowshoe”
Night skiingNo1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Total lifts102 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“lift_system = 10 lifts (3 high speed quads, 1 triple chair, 5 double chairs, 1 surface lift)”
OpenSkiMap — Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski ResortSep 2026Differs: 13 “Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 9 chairlifts, 4 magic carpets (13 in all)”
Average annual snowfall480 in1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Drive from the fly-in airport1 h 21 min2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe: 1 h 21 min and 74.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Sierra-at-Tahoe — GETTING HERE - Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026Differs: 2 h “and Reno-Tahoe (RNO) airports make it simple to land, grab a car or shuttle and be shredding the gnar in under two hours”
Drive from nearest major airport1 h 21 min2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe: 1 h 21 min and 74.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Sierra-at-Tahoe — GETTING HERE - Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026Differs: 2 h “and Reno-Tahoe (RNO) airports make it simple to land, grab a car or shuttle and be shredding the gnar in under two hours”
Road miles from nearest major airport74.4 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe: 1 h 21 min and 74.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from closest airline airport1 h 21 min2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe: 1 h 21 min and 74.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Sierra-at-Tahoe — GETTING HERE - Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026Differs: 2 h “and Reno-Tahoe (RNO) airports make it simple to land, grab a car or shuttle and be shredding the gnar in under two hours”
Road miles from closest airline airport74.4 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe: 1 h 21 min and 74.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, best tier first.
- Tier 1Sierra-at-Tahoe — GETTING HERE - Sierra-at-TahoeSierra-at-Tahoe · sierraattahoe.com
- Tier 1Sierra-at-Tahoe — History of Sierra - Sierra-at-TahoeSierra-at-Tahoe · sierraattahoe.com
- Tier 1Sierra-at-Tahoe — Lift Tickets - Sierra-at-TahoeSierra-at-Tahoe · sierraattahoe.com
- Tier 1Sierra-at-Tahoe — Maps + Stats - Sierra-at-TahoeSierra-at-Tahoe · sierraattahoe.com
- Tier 1Sierra-at-Tahoe — official websiteSierra-at-Tahoe · sierraattahoe.com
- Tier 2Ikon Pass 2026-27 access detailsAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · account.ikonpass.com
- Tier 2Ski California — resortsCalifornia Ski Industry Association · skicalifornia.org
- Tier 3Lift Blog — Sierra-at-TahoeLift Blog · liftblog.com
- Tier 3Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 3Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 4Drive from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sierra-at-Tahoe, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- Tier 4GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts areGMBA Mountain Inventory (placed by aurora.ski) · earthenv.org
- Tier 5OpenSkiMap — Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski ResortOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · openstreetmap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Airports the resort recommends
- Sierra-at-Tahoe — GETTING HERE - Sierra-at-Tahoe
- Coordinates
- Wikipedia — Sierra-at-Tahoe
- Lift ticket page
- Sierra-at-Tahoe — Lift Tickets - Sierra-at-Tahoe
- Mountain range
- GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
- Nearest city
- Wikipedia — Sierra-at-Tahoe
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingSierra-at-Tahoe · Tier 1 · 2026-09-28…e Lessons Teams + Programs Rentals Demos High Performance Ski Snowboard Save On 2026/27 Passes Things To Do Events Event Calendar Mountain Tours Tubing + Snow Play Tub…
- operatingAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA — 26/27 Ikon Pass: Per resort (7 days)
- operatingCalifornia Ski Industry Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by California Ski Industry Association: ": Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28* Sierra-at-Tahoe – Twin Bridges
- operatingLift Blog · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28Sierra-at-Tahoe: 9 operating lift(s) — Easy Rider Express (High Speed Quad), El Dorado (Double), Grandview Express (High Speed Quad), Nob Hill (Double), Puma (Triple), Rock Garden (Double), Short Stuff (Double), Tahoe King (Double), West Bowl Express (High Speed Quad); 10 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Tier 5 · 2026-09-28Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 13; downhill runs mapped: 41;