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Where Sierra-at-Tahoe’s numbers come from

32 observations from 4 publishers behind 22 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.

How a figure is chosen
Summit elevation8,852 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — FAQ - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedOct 2026“oot vertical rise with a base elevation of 6,640 feet and a summit elevation of 8,852 feet.”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026“top_elevation = 8852 ft”
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
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“base_elevation = 6640 ft”
Advertised vertical drop2,212 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoePublishedSep 2026“vertical = 2212 ft”
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-TahoePublishedOct 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.”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026“skiable_area = 2000 acre”
Named trails502 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — FAQ - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedOct 2026“Sierra-at-Tahoe has 14 lifts with 50 trails across its 2,000 acres of skiable terrain. The lift system”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026Differs: 46 “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-TahoePublishedOct 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-TahoePublishedOct 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-TahoePublishedOct 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 runs13No 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 skiingNo2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — FAQ - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedOct 2026“Sierra-at-Tahoe does not offer night skiing. During winter operations, the resort operates on the following hours:”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026“night_skiing = None”
Total lifts143 sources1 of 3 agree · differfrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — FAQ - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedOct 2026“Sierra-at-Tahoe has 14 lifts with 50 trails across its 2,000 acres of skiable terrain. T”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026Differs: 10 “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 snowfall≥ 400 in2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe — FAQ - Sierra-at-TahoePublishedOct 2026“Sierra-at-Tahoe receives an average of over 400 inches of snowfall each year. For the latest on snowfall + weather visit the snow report.”
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-TahoeSep 2026Differs: 480 in “snowfall = 480 in”
Airport drive1 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”
Airport road miles74.4 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)”
Big airport drive1 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”
Big airport road miles74.4 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)”
Closest airport drive1 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”
Closest airport road miles74.4 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, the resort’s own pages first.

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)
flyInAirport
Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)
Airports the resort recommends
Sierra-at-Tahoe — GETTING HERE - Sierra-at-Tahoe
Coordinates
Wikipedia — Sierra-at-Tahoe
Website
Sierra-at-Tahoe — official website
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 · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…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) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA — 26/27 Ikon Pass: Per resort (7 days)
  • operatingCalifornia Ski Industry Association · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by California Ski Industry Association: ": Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort"
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Sierra-at-Tahoe – Twin Bridges
  • operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 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) · Community map · 2026-09-28Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 13; downhill runs mapped: 41;