Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

2006/2007

[Lift Tickets, Equipment Rental, Adult Instruction, Adaptive Ski School, Kid's Camp, Specialty Clinics]

A Historically Classic, Laid-Back, Unforgettable Mountain Experience for All Levels

Studies have shown that people who connect with nature possess more inner peace. Maybe skiing or snowboarding through untracked powder on a crisp, bluebird morning allow for a little more consciousness of the present moment. Maybe while hiking to Alpine’s famed Estelle Bowl with a newfound chair lift friend reestablishes the importance of trust; or if you're snowboarding down a 50-degree pitch, all those trivial details of mundane life just don't matter anymore. Either way, it's all about priorities, and the common belief at Alpine Meadows is that connecting with the mountain is indeed a high priority.

Where did Alpine Meadows come from? Viewed from atop the peaks of the recent Olympic host, Squaw Valley, a group of San Francisco investors / avid outdoorsmen spied the beckoning valley to the south, and coveted powder turns down its wide-spanning powder bowls and evenly spaced juniper, western white, and aspen trees. Thus, Alpine Meadows opened in 1961, with the notion of offering a more relaxed atmosphere and family friendly experience than its glamorous, jet-setting neighbor.

For 44 years, Alpine Meadows has had a thrill and an adventure for anyone of any level. Kids ski and snowboard programs, one of the country’s greatest values, unmatched off-trail terrain, advanced terrain, and top-to-bottom groomed runs have all contributed to what both Ski & Skiing Magazines have acknowledged as one of the country’s top winter ski resorts.

Alpine’s regulars agree that adventure, camaraderie and physical challenges are not only fun and inspiring... they're necessary. For more than forty years Alpine Meadows has given the winter enthusiast the freedom to explore, the option to relax and the opportunity to make everlasting friendships that only the curious mountaineer of any ability level can appreciate.

It might border on cliché, but Alpine Meadows is an all-terrain vehicle to good times. In other words, all the mountain you could ask for, all the fun you can handle. Cruisers and glades, trails, bowls, and cornice-crowned chutes. Recent additions have made Alpine Meadows a family favorite, including a Sun Kid surface lift for Kids Camp, an interpretive nature trail, a family ski zone, teen tickets, parents' lounge, even money-saving interchangeable parents tickets. And in the age of instant gratification, we present an airborne fleet of triples and high speed quad, as well as our Summit Six Chair. Alpine Meadows - available in all shapes and sizes, all of which is why Skiing Magazine called us "A mountain with a distinctly split personality: a mild side and a wild side."

Living up to its reputation for offering a great mountain at a great price, Alpine Meadows has been included in Skiing Magazine’s 2007 Resort Guide as one of the country’s best mountains, and Transworld Snowboarding’s 2007 Resort Guide’s Top Ten for Value – Alpine ranked number 1 for best return on your cash. Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is situated in the picturesque Tahoe National Forest, offers skiers and snowboarders 2,400 acres of skiable terrain. This season, come and experience the true meaning of winter recreation. Alpine's mild side - unique kid's programs, holiday races and a family ski zone - and Alpine's wild side - Tahoe's most famous open-boundary policy, guided out-of-bounds tours and waist-deep powder through old growth forests. Grab a piece of inner peace at Alpine Meadows.

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort has installed a new, high-speed detachable chair lift in its Sherwood Bowl area. “We are very excited to provide this new lift for Alpine Meadows’ guests,” stated Matt Janney, Alpine Meadows President and General Manager. “Visitors can look forward to shorter lift lines on the new Sherwood Express. In addition, they can log more daily vertical in Sherwood Bowl,” he continued. The new Sherwood Express detachable quad will transport skiers and riders up the mountain two times faster than its predecessor, providing greater access to enjoy approximately 400 acres of intermediate groomed and expert off-trail terrain in the popular Sherwood Bowl.

*Holiday Dates: December 23-31, 2006, January 13-14, 2007; February 17-18, 2007

Equipment Rentals

Please allow extra time in peak periods and bring along a credit card as a deposit. Afternoon rates begin at 12:00 noon.

Adult Instruction

Group Lessons: Ski and Snowboard

Learn-to-ski and learn-to-snowboard packages take the guesswork out of the novice's winter experience. Guests receive instruction, all necessary equipment (does not include winter clothing), and a all-day beginner lift ticket (access to all beginner lifts and one intermediate lift). Alpine Meadows is on the cutting edge of technology and comfort for beginners, with packages that feature short, easy-turning skis. All beginner snowboard lessons feature equipment with new high-back bindings, which offer better support and are easier to turn.

Tahoe Adaptive Ski School

Disabled Sports USA Far West leads the way in adaptive sports and recreation for people with disabilities. With over 30 years of experience, their trained staff and volunteers guide you in discovering life without limits.  The Tahoe Adaptive Ski School, headquartered at Alpine Meadows, offers lessons and adaptive equipment rental by appointment only. Call (530) 581-4161.

Kid's Camp

Ski and snowboard to develop that sense of adventure that kids are born with. Our Sun Kid surface lift and Eco Trail offer kids even more fun while leaning! Check out the Alpine Meadows Snow Monsters Kids' Zone! Web site filled with movies, games, trivia, ski and snowboard characters, and more.

Tiegel Terrain Park

Designed for little rippers in training, the Tiegel Terrain Park features are modified versions of Alpine's main park. Packed with rollers, banked turns and quarterpipes, mini table tops, and a Tuga Tunnel (see for yourself), this park is perfect for beginners and kids of all ages. Serviced by the beginner-level Tiegel Poma surface lift, the Tiegel Terrain Park is adjacent to the base lodge - a mere 30 seconds away.

Eco-Trail

The Eco-Trail, a designated trail accessible via one of Alpine's beginner lifts is lined with educational panels designed to inform its users of different plant life, animal activity, and overall ecology that occurs year-round in the Sierra. Mountain enthusiasts are encouraged to ski through the wooded area to become aware of the working winter ecosystem that exists at Alpine. Guests are also encouraged to visit the interpretive eco-board, located in Alpine's Main Lodge. Loaded with information about animals indigenous to the Sierra, the interactive signs help guests to learn about who uses the mountain besides skiers and snowboarders.

Little Mountaineers (Ages 4-6)

Alpine's Little Mountaineers Program is one of Tahoe's tenured favorites! Geared for children ages 4-6, full and half-day sessions are available. Snacks, lunch, equipment and lesson are included. Since most Little Mountaineers' participants are still learning the basics, lessons focus on stopping, turning and most importantly... having fun!!! Space is limited: advance reservations are required. (530) 581-8240

Parents of 4 year olds are asked to provide proof of age (i.e. photo copy of child's birth certificate).

Please note: Children participating in lessons must have appropriate clothing and eye protection for existing weather conditions. This is an active skiing program and is physically demanding. There are minimum height and weight requirements. Little Mountaineers reserves the right to evaluate a child's readiness for the program.

Junior Mountaineers (Ages 7-12)

Junior Mountaineers coaches and instructors teach kids of all ability levels everything from the very basics to bettering their existing skiing and snowboarding skills. Junior Mountaineers is also a great way to encourage kids' sense of adventure, on-mountain safety, and to reach that next level.

Children should be dressed appropriately for the weather conditions, including eye protection, waterproof clothing and mittens. Rates subject to change without notice.

Specialty Clinics

Multi-Day Ski & Snowboard Clinics

Transportation

FREE SKI SHUTTLE: Leaving from most North and West Shore lodges. For convenience on weekends and holidays, park at Sunnyside Resort on the West Shore and catch the Sherwood Shuttle (lift tickets are available at the base of the Sherwood Chair). Shuttle may not be available in early and late season, please call to confirm operations.

Photos and information courtesy Alpine Meadows
Photo credits - Rachael Woods, Brian Slusser, Larry Prosser - all rights reserved

2600 Alpine Meadows Road
P.O. Box 5279, Tahoe City, California 96145
Main Number (530) 583-4232; Main Fax (530) 583-0963
Snow Report (530) 581-8374; Lodging (800) 949-3296
Tahoe Adaptive Ski School (530) 581-4161
E-mail: Alpine Meadows

URL: http://www.tahoebest.com/skiing/alpine_meadows.htm
Last modified: December 06, 2006

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