This mountain is really what it's all about. Perfect conditions, kind, delightful ticket sales persons. Im never in a rush at Alpine Meadows, just happy to be slashing some pow with the people i care most for. Well, unless its a powder day.
Great family atmosphere. Have been skiing here for years with my children and grandchildren. The ski school really takes care of your kids and really work with the kids to get them skiing or boarding quickly. Good variety if runs for all levels.
More snow is a must, but a super fun day all the same. Small but no crowds made it all worth it.
Alpine Meadows is the best ski slope in the Lake Tahoe area, some might argue but certainly my personal favorite. Great for skiing and riding. Great snow, trails, food and bar scene.
One of the better resorts in Tahoe, typically not as overcrowded as the others. But ticket prices are overpriced for the size of the resort and the food at the cafeteria is barely edible. Eat at the outdoor BBQ spot on the deck if it's open, much better food.
Good resort, better for more experienced skiers and snowboarders. The backside bowl is usually less crowded and a great time! The combo ticket with Squaw makes it a great deal!
By far my favorite Tahoe resort. The mountain is beautiful, the tree runs along the best, and the crowds are small. It's probably not the best if you've never boarded before, but if you're intermediate or better, you will love it.
Great skiing, not as crowded as Squaw, nice selection of runs friendly staff. Has restaurant and Bar, fire pit..New lift is open
Really enjoyed this mountain as I usually only visit Squaw Valley when in the area. We decided to turn off last minute and come here instead, it was a good choice! Not super steep but a ton of fun terrain. All the lifts are high speed to get you up the mountain quick! Beautiful views of Lake Tahoe from the top with outcropped granite slabs giving texture to the Lake Tahoe canvas. Alot of groomers and the bowls give you alot of room to do your thing. It's part of the mountain collective so I'll absolutely come back when visiting Tahoe.
Skiing was great but they have problems with their lifts. Every time you pass a tower on the chairlifts you get sprayed with a thick black oil. It gets all over your clothes and face and doesn t wash out. We thought it was just the treeline cirque lift so moved to a different lift but the problem is present with all their lifts. If you look down on the snow you will also easily see the black oil stains on the snow. Best advice is to wear old clothes you don t mind throwing away because the oil stains do not wash out.
Great small feel big mountain. Won't go anywhere else in Tahoe for skiing
This is one of the best places around to ski or ride. coupled with squaw valley as a day ticket, it gives the rider a wide variety of terrain. If one opted to get the ikon pass, there's multiple resorts to choose from, in and out of the US. From an easy mellow ride, to cliff drops and black diamonds aplines got it.
Just close a chair for the day when you know it's closed. Instead of listing it as a wind hold.
Great snow, not too many crowds. Good tree skiing. Lots of blue runs. Not too fancy.
Best resort in North Lake. Still has the locals vibe. Great and varied terrain.
Gorgeous!! I love all the lift options and how there are two different mountains. Just wish they never chose to let snowboarders come in!
I love this mountain. Awesome terrain and less crowded than Squaw.
Great resort and much quieter than its sister resort; squaw.
Great fun today. Only three lifts open but felt like more.
Ski lessons for our daughter are great and she loves her instructor! The magic carpets are a nice alternative to the rope tows I grew up with and allows kids to be more independent earlier.
Mountain has very good snow, high variety of courses, from beginner slopes, to intermediate groomers and tree skiing, to chutes and moguls. Lifts can be quite slow, so expect lines at many of the smaller ones, but as long as you find your niche you can continue to hit that and get some good skiing in. Staff are always nice, ski patrollers are out for your safety, and are quick to help. Also their dogs are cute.
Love this place. Still a gem in Tahoe with great longer runs
I only gave 2 starts because of the good terrain that's available. They take days to open chairs after storms. The lifts are slow/old. They put the chairs on wind hold for wind speeds that are relatively low, I have lived by mountains/ski areas for years now (Mt Bachelor is my home mountain now, 100 days a year there). Very crowded and long lift lines. Not at all worth $160/day. The only other positive is the friendliness of the staff that I got to interact with, even if they could care less about the issues effecting the patrons.
I know it's getting to be rather late in the season but come on we're still paying for the lift tickets please groom some of the runs and in addition you should make the Alpine burgers cooked to order so that at least they're hot for 15 bucks
Awful food in the main dining area, slow chairs and mediocre runs. Staff were friendly and happy but Squaw is much better.
Great resort with some fantastic terrain. A nice change of pace if you don't like the hustle and bustle of Squaw.
One of my new favorite places to snowboard ! The snow wasnt amazing this year but if you go to Scott's lyft towards the end of the day you can catch the sun there and it's amazing !! You must see the view on top and do Bobby's run
Lack of good coffee in the main Lodge at Alpine. A Bowl od chicken soup $11, not worth it. I prefer Squaw. However the slopes are varied, snow was good today, lots of Groomed slopes.
Alpine Meadows, if you catch it in a good year is a romp. Frigid but often sunny with lovely powder and trails running down the backside of the mountain away from the main bowl all combine to make it a destination ski adventure. With Tahoe close at hand and the always exhilarating California 49 gold rush highway a little farther afield there's plenty to do if your vacation compels more than just skiing.
Best hikes for pow on the north shore, plus: ice bar!
One of the best groomer resorts I've been to. Amazing runs and views!
Amazing ski resort! Great skiing conditions and runs!
Great learning experience lots of kids around excellent Cafe and great ski not competition skiing like at Squaw if you want speed and competition go over to squat if you would like to just feel like Backwoods and go ski Alpine Meadows Alpine Meadows is the place
more blues and blacks but so gorgeous! Longer runs and easier to get to different lifts and trails than squaw.
I've been skiing for over 50 years and would rate the pallet of groomers available off the Summit Lift as the best groomer skiing I have ever experienced. The Grooming done at Alpine Meadows is incredible and in complete contrast to its sister resort Squaw Valley where the grooming is very poor with clear bumps as the edge of every groomer pass, not to mention that the groomers available at squaw are all chopped up and short. The Chalet at Alpine is wonderful and welcoming with huge decks and inside space that invites you to enjoy the day and leave a backpack on a hook if you wish. If is hasn't snowed in a bit, skip Squaw and head to Alpine Meadows, hands down.
Great day. Sun out. Great snow fire early season..
I wished we had more time and better weather here. Despite it all, they deserve a five stars. My wife loved our brief time here. It feels more laid back compared to Squaw Valley! Can't wait to come back and spend more time here next season!
Excellent mountain with varied terrain and great snow. Very good instructor program
Great hikes and out of bounds access. But you won't need it.
More fun to ski than Squaw Valley and less crowded.
Kinda a bummer that the ticket is the same price as Squaw, for a much less developed resort. It does help avoid crowds, and the back bowls are fun. More hiking here than most resorts.
Awesome place to find the hidden stashes ask for me and book way ahead for a private tour threw the Alpine Meadows ski school North face ski guides program
Great ski resort! Compared it's neighbor squaw valley, Alpine Meadows seems do to more grooming, so can be better if it hasn't snowed in a few days, or if you like to go at mach 1.
Wide slopes, very open. Lakeview and Sherwood are musts!
Staff were mostly pleasant and helpful, with an excellent ski school experience for my sister. Facilities were the most surprising, though, generally much cleaner than I expect from a ski resort. Attention to small details, like tissues in the bathrooms, was much appreciated.
Lift lines were short/non-existent, and the snow was amazing. Alpine is great.
Family friendly. Lovely mountain. Great staff. Our skis were taken by accident. They found them. Yay honest people
Love this resort, now probably even a bit more than squaw. Wish it had more express lifts. Great terrain, friendly staff
The best views, peaceful and playful. Nature at its finest.
Nice ski resort. essential village. Lifts a bit old and need refurbishment.
$30 paid carpool or free parking available. Save on lift tickets by buying online. Excellent food, $8 beer at the bar (cheap by Tahoe standards). Excellent terrain and good long hi speed lifts from the base.
Great local skiing resort. Incredible intermediate and advanced terrain. Great learn to ski programs for 4-6 year olds.
Excellent resort albeit smaller than its big brother Squaw. Really good for families
Great late spring skiing. Most chairs and trails were open.
Nice smaller mountain. First time to ride there. Really enjoyed riding, very friendly people on the lift, in the restaurant, on the deck. I'll be back
One of our favorite places to ski. They've got terrain for everyone.
Too many flat parts for boarding fun. I prefer Squaw (sister property)!!
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