Our friends recommended we check out "Sky Tavern" to get our 4 year old comfortable on skis. We…read moresigned up for the 2024 Ski Season and truly loved our experience. There are so many great things going for Sky Tavern! 1) Your child learns from other parents/teachers. They listen better that way. 2) You get weekly* lessons for 8 weeks. You can come Saturday or Sundays or both! *Weather dependent. 3) It is a perfect learning hill. Especially for kiddos who are really just getting their ski legs. Although, I will say we saw some kids who were very skilled and they made good use of the mountain too! 4) The community is unmatched. Everyone on the hill is local, attends each weekend (for the most part), and is invested in your child's growth and success in skiing/snowboarding. 5) It is much more affordable than lessons or a season pass at any other local hill. Keep in mind, parents need to volunteer 2 hours each day their child is in lessons. But honestly, that is how you get to know people and feel a part of the community. There are many ways to volunteer from teaching skills, cafeteria, parking lot, etc. If your kid is interested in skiing and will hang in there during lessons, they will grow a ton through this program. We are big fans. Kinda want to keep this secret to ourselves but that just wouldn't be fair.

Pretty sweet first visit to sky Tavern, during the summertime. Trails are pretty well taken care…read moreof, but damn is the soil loose here. Gotta be careful toward the top because some of it is soo loose and so deep that you get stuck like you're on the beach. Overall, still was pretty freaking sweet, especially for being free... can't beat that. Wife and I went on E bikes so the climb was really no problem, we ended up going up four times, and even took the trail all the way to Tamarack lake, which was super fun. There's lots of different options for terrain and size, some of which is a little nutty... I just wish when we went the lodge was open! Maybe it has special hours or it's only open certain days, not sure I would love to find out. If I find out, I'll update my review!

Note to self - NO more pictures, hitting the Yelp limit. LOL…read more Quality/Quantity - Still my favorite local ski resort. And this year, snow tubing, too bad I was not able to coordinate with my nephew and niece this year... Local community, very few people on the mountain on weekdays. Plenty of parking which are very close to the lifts (weekdays). And even weekends are not too bad, especially compared to my Epic pass - Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood. Good job grooming. Good terrain variety. Ambiance - Higher elevation = More and better snow. Base elevation = 8260'. 1200 acres, 1800 vertical feet. 20% Beginner Green 30% Intermediate Blue 40% Advanced Black 10% Expert Double Black Longest Run: 2.5 miles Total Trails: 60+ Timbers Bar - Spending more and more time here, lol. See pictures. 431 Sports gift & apparel shop. Service - Self service. Most people are friendly and manage the chairs. Many types of lessons/clinics; see their website or my pictures. Price - Season pass renewal = $425. Current season pass promotion = Double down; see their website. Normal Season Pass costs approximately $895 each. Off Peak = $675. Discounts with season pass for food, bar, gift shop, repair shop, etc. They also have many promotions. Ticket + rental package discounts. Half day tickets for both the morning or afternoon. 4 daily specials; see their website for specifics. Buddy tickets = $40 off for adults, $20 off for children. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since the 1930s.

I had a great time skiing at Mt. Rose. There's a variety of terrain from beginner to advance, high…read morespeed lifts, and easy access to lodging. The mountain offers everything from mom runs, to terrain parks, to the more challenging runs for expert skiers. It wasn't crowded during our visit and there are two high-speed 6-person lifts, so the lines were short. We stayed at the Hyatt Place in Reno, that's only about 25 minutes away, and has a great free breakfast. The roads were clear, so it was any easy drive to the slopes from our hotel. It's a great family resort, with a lot to offer.

Cheap, easy to get to and so much fun! Can't wait to go again…read more We arrived with only 2 hours to spare before they closed and we had such a great time. Bring your own sleds though!

We visited on a the very busy Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, and got there just in time before the…read morecrowds hit the entrance. There's plenty of parking spaces and lots of cool places to sled once you get through the entrance. The only problem was it takes a long time to pay for a parking ticket--I wish there was a way to either pre-pay or have a pay terminal closer to were the park guides check you in.

Tube Tahoe was an absolute hit for my family. What really made the experience stand out was the…read morestaff. This place has a genuine mom-and-pop feel, the kind where people actually care about the families coming through the door. Bekah at the front desk was the first person who really set the tone. My day had already been a bit hectic trying to coordinate everything, and she calmly helped straighten things out and get us settled in. Lindsay was fantastic out on the hill--super attentive and very protective of my boy's safety, which any parent immediately appreciates. Erik went above and beyond helping my 4-year-old son Sebastian when he was unsure about getting on the tube. That moment meant a lot to me as a parent. The kids working at the top of the hill kept the energy up and made it exciting for my boys every run. Back at the lodge, Bekah and Dee were everywhere helping people out and keeping things running smoothly. Dee in particular seemed to be all over the place making sure everyone had what they needed. Another big plus: they have all the gear you might need right there at the lodge, and the prices are very fair. If you forget something, don't turn around or stress about it--just settle in at the lodge and they'll get you taken care of. Honestly I could keep going, because everyone there contributed to making the day great. I was trying to divide my mind and body managing the kids, but the staff ended up being the glue that held the whole experience together. If you're bringing kids to Tahoe and want something fun, welcoming, and run by people who genuinely care, Tube Tahoe is the spot.

I did not know that I would enjoy tubing this much. Definitely check it out. If you go with your…read morefriends do trains - best is 4 people. Kenzia was amazing helped us a lot. They have discount at and after 3 pm. We were lucky to arrive late and used the discount

Awesome place! The older gentlemen running the tube hill is so sweet. $40 for an hour and they…read moreprovide the tube, cash only. We loved it. Walking up the hill is tiring but going down the hill is fun. Fun for all ages, we took our 2 yr old down with us. Helpful tips 1. They have their own parking lot . Pass it and turn right on needle park Rd. The lot is there. 2. If you feel like your tube is going to too slow, Ask for a bigger tube with more air. Speed will increase. 3. Make sure you tuck in your shirt if you aren't wearing snow gear to avoid getting ice down your back. 4. Have a blast!

This place was amazing the cream foam matcha was so good and the Dubai cookie is a must try.read more

Only snow tubing place with disco tubing and it makes for a fun night activity. While coming down…read morethe lane you're running down a disco lighted tunnel which makes it so fun.

This place has many adventures to participate in all conveniently located around a nice home base…read morewith indoor and outdoor picnic areas. It's confusing about what is free and what is not as the website is limited in detail. I won't give details here as they'll get outdated. However, there is some free ways to see if your kid is going to be able to handle skiing before investing in lessons or ski school. It is a great place to "test the waters" and do some other things while you're at it. The tubing was a lot of fun, even on a warm slushy day. The setup for parents is really well thought thru, and I highly recommend visiting if you're looking for a "first time" out setup for your toddler or small child. If you want to have them try skiing or boarding, you'll want to rent the gear ahead of time as the nearest rental shop is a long walk for a parent trying to keep the first time experience as stress free as possible. Enjoy the snoVentures!

Nice hill, lots of people, but everyone was nice and friendly…read more Plenty of parking on the side of the road. Perfect spot to bring a camp stove and heat up some soup or hot cocoa!

A little hard to find but it does have its own parking lot!…read moreGreat hill for sledding, snow shoeing. Kids loved it.

My family and I visited Sugar Rush on a Saturday with 12-2pm time slot…read more Parking was plentiful and the kids loved playing on the snowy hill we parked next to, added fun but for free! Check-in was painless, the man simply verified my order confirmation email and handed us wristbands. Off to tubing!!!! Let's keep it real, there are not enough tubes for the amount of people there. Many people were standing around the top of the Magic Carpet waiting for someone to toss their unwanted tube. But I was grateful to the loud attendants walking around, loudly explaining the rules of "Tube Sharing"- pretty much they don't want anyone standing away wasting time on their time slot for a tube, so get in a line and when it's your turn to go down and don't have one, the people behind you are prompted by the leads to share theirs. Not an ideal process as there is no signage and I can see how it can get chaotic and frustrating. We timed each line we were in and only got to go down 4 times, 30 min per line and taking into account the ride up on the magic carpet. All of that within our 2 hour timeframe- 4 times. Our kids had much more fun playing in the general snow play area anyway, but bummer about the organization of it all putting salt in the wound of pricey tickets!

We brought the kids today for a special snow day with their cousins after my grandma recently died…read more The attendant, Mason, on the hill made truly the biggest difference for the day. He was very cheerful and helpful, and kind. At one point, my son's hat flew off halfway down the hill and he immediately yelled, "I'll get it!" and went running down the hill. He would enthusiastically and cheerfully come and offer to push anyone down the hill. I can't really express how much h he made the experience more enjoyable because of how he ran the mountain.

Kids loved it ages 1 & 5 Loved being able to take them…read moresomewhere I used to go with my family growing up on our way to South Lake Tahoe

New owners this year…read more You CAN NOT bring your own snow discs or sleds you HAVE to pay for tubes. No point in arriving early either cause by the time you're done filling out & signing the form the time for the first session starts. Instead of your time starting when you first get to the tubes. For 2 hours $20 per adult (adult age is 13+) $15 per kid (ages 3 - 12) and you have to lug the tubes yourself up the hill. One worker said not a lot of people go longer than 2 hours, geee I wonder why . A lot of returning customers either lor did not all go, smh.

Quality/Quantity - Our friends invited us to ski with them today. It just happened to be demo day:…read morefor season holders, it was member appreciation day with a free lunch. Can you believe that it has been around 15 years since I skied this resort?!?! Even in the 10+ years we stayed here in Incline, we never skied Diamond Peak, only Northstar... So it was nice to come back and relive the past. Small resort, even smaller today because a few chairs were closed. Plus, due to all the events, I believe there were 800+ people here today. And with this snowless season, the skiing was marginal... Skied a half day from 9am to 1pm; I quit when the snow got too wet. I was actually impressed that the snow held up so long on this beautiful hot day. Ambiance - So many activities today. See above. Also live bands, etc. Also, all the locals were so friendly, as friendly as my current local mountain, Mt Rose. Cut and pasted from their website: Elevation: 6,700ft - 8,540ft (2,042m - 2,603m). Vertical Drop: 1,840 feet (561 meters) 4th most in Lake Tahoe. Longest Run: 2.1 miles (3.4 kilometers). Skiable Acres: 655. Terrain: 30 runs, open glades, tree skiing. Beginner: 18%. Intermediate: 46%. Advanced: 36%. Terrain Park: The Village Terrain Park. Lifts: 6. Facilities and Amenities: Food outlets including Base Lodge Provisions, Wild Bill's BBQ and Snowflake Lodge. Bars: Loft bar, Snowflake Lodge, Wild Bill's BBQ, Lightning Grab-N-Go. Ski & Snowboard group and private lessons for ages 7 to adult. Child Ski & Ride Center for ages 3-6. Tuning and repair shop. Rental shop offering standard skis, snowboards, and demo / performance equipment. Retail and gift shop operated by Village Ski Loft. Lockers, daily and seasonal. Free ski shuttles serving the Hyatt and Incline Village. Facility and room rentals for weddings and group events. Free wifi internet: Base Lodge, Skier Services, Snowflake Lodge. Water fill stations. Electric vehicle charging stations. Service - Good. Price - Our friends have season passes and get free passes, so it was free today. But of course, we plan to take them out to lunch or dinner hopefully soon. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1966; happy 60th year anniversary!

I've been coming to Tahoe for decades but hadn't been to Diamond Peak since I was little...this…read moreplace is AMAZING! The parking and trams are easy; the value is exceptional; the views from even the novice slopes can't be beat; the lodge food is solid; and the staff/instructors are top notch. The rentals were super streamlined and the lifts/runs well-maintained. If you are experienced, I can see it being too small of a resort, but for newbies and casual snow enthusiasts, it is perfect. I will definitely be returning!