Alpine Meadows | |
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Location in the United States | |
Location | Ward Peak Tahoe National Forest, Placer County, California |
Nearest major city | Tahoe City, Truckee |
Coordinates | 39°09′50″N 120°14′20″W / 39.164°N 120.239°W |
Vertical | 1,802 ft (549 m) |
Top elevation | 8,637 ft (2,633 m) |
Base elevation | 6,835 ft (2,083 m) |
Skiable area | 2,400 acres (9.7 km2) |
Trails | 100 total - 25% beginner - 40% intermediate - 35% advanced |
Longest run | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
Lift system | 12 lifts |
Terrain parks | 1 |
Snowfall | 495 in (1,260 cm) |
Snowmaking | 11 of 13 lifts |
Website | www |
Alpine Meadows is a ski resort in the western United States, located in Alpine Meadows, California. Near the northwest shore of Lake Tahoe, it offers 2,400 acres (9.7 km2) of skiable terrain, 13 different lifts, and a vertical drop of 1,802 feet (549 m).[1][2]
In 2018 Alpine Meadows was merged into the Alterra Mountain Company. Today, the two resorts operate as one with a single-season pass as Palisades Tahoe with a gondola connecting the two base areas.[3]