SKI LAKE TAHOE 2011 – 2012

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS GUIDE

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L A K ET A H O E

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Seven resorts. Two states. One incredible lake.Remarkable? You can bet on it. Lake Tahoe is truly the stuff legends are made of. You’ve seen it in the movies… read about it in travel & snowmagazines… fallen under its spell in posters and ads. So isn’t it time you experienced its magnificence for yourself?

Home to seven powder bowls and summit-to-base groomed slopes to accommodate every level of skier or rider.

Number of lifts: 14Number of runs: 100+Parks: 3Ski Terrain- Beginner 25%- Intermediate 40%- Advanced 35%

W: skialpine.com T: 001 530 583 4232

Family friendly resort with a new mountain village offering activities ranging from award winning children’s programs to terrain parks and half pipes.

Number of lifts: 19Number of runs: 92Parks: 7Pipe: 1Ski Terrain- Beginner 13%- Intermediate 60%- Advanced 27%

W: northstarattahoe.com T: 001 530 562 1010

Host mountain to the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw is a legendary mountain with extraordinary terrain, and Tahoe’s only night-skiing.

Number of lifts: 33Number of runs: 170+Parks: 4Pipe: 1Ski Terrain- Beginner 25%- Intermediate 45%- Advanced 30%

W: squaw.com T: 001 530 583 6955

The closest ski resort to Reno (25 min. drive), with some of Tahoe’s most challenging runs in the Chutes.

Number of lifts: 8Number of runs: 100+Parks: 3Ski Terrain- Beginner 25%- Intermediate 40%- Advanced 35%

W: skirose.com T: 001 775 849 0704

NORTH SHORE

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Spanning two states, Heavenly isTahoe’s largest ski area and has some of the highest elevation andvertical drop.

Number of lifts: 30Number of runs: 94Parks: 5Ski Terrain- Beginner 20%- Intermediate 45%- Advanced 35%

W: skiheavenly.com T: 001 775 586 7000

Its family-oriented atmosphere and protected lifts and slopes make Sierra a best bet no matter what the weather.

Number of lifts: 14Number of runs: 46Parks: 5Pipe: 1 SuperpipeSki Terrain- Beginner 25%- Intermediate 50%- Advanced 25%

W: sierraattahoe.com T: 001 530 659 7453

Renowned for its snowfall, terrain and crowd-free skiing. Regularly ranked in North America’s top 10 resorts.

Number of lifts: 14Number of runs: 62Parks: 3Ski Terrain- Beginner 20%- Intermediate 30%- Advanced 50%

W: kirkwood.com T: 001 209 258 6000

SOUTH SHORE

Not a destination.

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BY AIR

Lake Tahoe is served by three international airports.

San Francisco International Airport Is approximately 200 miles by road from Lake Tahoe.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport A short hopper flight from San Francisco to Reno Tahoe will then leave you with an easy one hour drive to Lake Tahoe’s fabled ski resorts.

Sacramento International AirportLake Tahoe can also be accessed through Sacramento International Airport (approximately 120 miles by road from Lake Tahoe).

BY ROAD

All-weather freeways branch out from gateway airports to reach Lake Tahoe. All local Tahoe highways are carefully maintained to ensure that your ride between Tahoe’s resorts is quick and comfortable.

From San Francisco (and Sacramento)Interstate 80 will take you all the way from San Francisco via Sacramento to Lake Tahoe’s north shore and Reno. Highway 50 branches off Interstate 80 at Sacramento and will take you to Lake Tahoe’s south shore.

From RenoHighway 80 will take you to Lake Tahoe’s north shore.Highway 395 joins Highway 50 to take you to Lake Tahoe’s south shore.

CAR RENTAL & SHUTTLE SERVICES

San Francisco and SacramentoBoth airports have large car rental centres.

RenoA variety of ground transportation - including rental cars, taxis, limos, buses, and resort shuttles - is conveniently available to carry to your accommodations.

Getting to Lake Tahoe

Staying at Lake TahoeTOURIST OFFICES

Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (South Shore)

Lake Tahoe South Shore. Experience the rare combination of outdoor and indoor recreation that has earned Lake Tahoe the country’s No. 1 Travel Destination designation by TripAdvisor. We’re the one destination in the country that combines two strikingly different worlds: the stunning beauty of an alluring resort with outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, helicopter tours, along with 24-hour nightclubs, fine dining, gaming, spa treatments and top name entertainment.

W: tahoesouth.comP: 001.775.588.3900

North Lake Tahoe Visitor Bureau (North Shore)

W: gotahoenorth.comP: 001.530.583.3494

LODGING PARTNERS

Lakeland Village Beach and Mountain Resort

This premier lakefront condominium resort, located less than a mile from Heavenly, features full kitchen amenities, housekeeping, pool, hot tubs, fitness room, shuttle service and more.

3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

T: 001 530 544 1685W: lakeland-village.com

Resort at Squaw Creek

Located at the base of Squaw Valley USA, this four diamond luxury resort offers ski-in/ski-out access, spa, fitness center, pools, restaurants and boutiques.

400 Squaw Creek Road, Squaw Valley, CA 96146

T: 001 530 583 6300W: squawcreek.com

Ridge Tahoe Resort

This deluxe full-amenity hotel/condominium resort located slopeside next to Heavenly features complimentary shuttle service to Stagecoach and Boulder lifts, a ski shop, spa, health club, restaurant and more.

400 Ridge Club Drive, Lake Tahoe, NV 89449

T: 001 775 588 3553W: ridgetahoeresort.com

Squaw Valley Lodge

Legendary ski-in/ski-out location at Squaw Valley USA, world-class amenities including health club, covered parking, spas, plus shopping, dining and nightlife options at Squaw’s nearby village.

201 Squaw Peak Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146

T: 001 530 583 5500W: squawvalleylodge.com

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