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!

We had the pleasure of getting married at Winters Creek Lodge in October of 2025. Crystal was…read morewonderful to work with throughout the process from saving our date to keeping us on schedule the day of. The staff were beyond our wildest dreams; so professional, kind, and on top of everything. Our guests all raved about the food. Petal & Stem Flower Co did our flowers and they said it was a breeze working with the venue to set up and break down. The most amazing friends provided our stunning photography and DJ services. Everything, including the weather was absolutely perfect. We highly recommend to any and all.

Book this Venue ASAP! You won't regret it!…read more We recently had our wedding at Winter's Creek Lodge and our experience exceeded our expectations! Judit was a PHENOMENAL venue coordinator. She also acted as a Day of Coordinator and worked with the DJ and photographer to ensure the day ran smoothly. Judit helped us set up the day before the wedding. She met with us several times throughout the year to ensure we had no further questions. Typically, Day of Event planners can cost thousands and this is a special, and crucial perk that is included in the cost of the wedding. While hiding before the ceremony, Judit brought me and my bridesmaids a glass of champagne while we waited behind a curtain to walk down the aisle which was just so sweet and thoughtful. Judit truly has a heart of gold and genuinely wanted my Husband and I to have an elegant yet affordable wedding. I cannot believe this Venue is not booked YEARS in advanced. The price is unbeatable and the views are breathtaking. I love the modern aesthetic which made for timeless photos. It rained most of our wedding day and the views and ambience was still stunning. Our guests LOVED the food. We chose chicken and steak. The appetizers were also a crowd favorite. Once again, the price was very reasonable and they had many options of food to choose from. The bartender was fast and they made the exact specialty drinks we asked for. Choosing Winters Creek Lodge with the help of Judit was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. My husband and I moved to Reno only a year ago so our wedding was a destination for our guests and we wanted to impress them with the beauty of the area. We had 80 guests from around the country and they were all amazing by the views and beauty of the venue. Thank you Judit!!!

I had a great experience snowshoeing at the Northstar Cross Country Center!…read more I purchased a pass for $71 (steep, but cheaper than skiing so whatever!) and road the gondola up to the center. It was easy to get there from the village and there is clear signage directing guests to the center. Plus, the gondola is scenic and fun! The staff were super friendly and helpful. They reviewed the trail map with me and gave me route recommendations based on the trail conditions following a week of heavy snow. The center is equipped with hot water and clean restrooms. I especially appreciated the Caboose Warming Hut along my route - it was such a treat enjoying a warm beverage in a snowy meadow as I took a break from snowshoeing. There were plenty of scenic trails to explore and I enjoyed the views of the lake about 3.5 miles from the center. I brought my own snowshoes and trekking poles, but they have rental gear if needed. This was a fun way to spend the day while my friends went skiing. Definitely beats waiting in the village. ;)

I have held a season pass to Northstar Ski Resort for six consecutive years; however, an experience…read moreat the resort left me feeling utterly frustrated. The conditions here seem to deteriorate with each passing year. First, the resort's mobile app is extremely unreliable. The app often indicates that certain trails have just been groomed by snowcats, yet when I actually go to ski them, I discover that several runs clearly haven't seen a groomer in days. This dissemination of false information is not only misleading but also jeopardizes skier safety and severely detracts from the overall guest experience. Furthermore, last month, the Comstock lift experienced frequent operational failures,attributable to staff handling,which clearly demonstrates an urgent need for professional staff training. Second, the management here appears to be extremely lax. During the early morning hours a time when operational efficiency should be at its absolute peak,staff members were observed sitting around chatting in plain sight, completely neglecting their duties. This lackadaisical attitude projects an image of extreme unprofessionalism to the public. Worse still, a male employee working at the ski lifts displayed a rude and highly aggressive attitude. This abysmal level of customer service is absolutely unacceptable, particularly at a ski resort that is supposed to prioritize the "guest experience" above all else. In summary, this was a deeply disappointing experience. Management must take full responsibility for the current situation and immediately implement measures to effectively enhance staff training and supervision. I hope the next ski season brings with it a completely renewed experience.

My family and I visited in late-February and this was my first time ever skiing and my first visit…read moreto Lake Tahoe, and overall I had a great experience at Sierra at Tahoe. Full disclaimer: as a complete beginner, I stayed on the Easy Rider lift and learning hill both days, so I can't speak to the more advanced runs. But as a place to learn, it felt like a great starting point. The scenery is beautiful, the mountain has a relaxed vibe, and most of the staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is an incident at the lift. While I was waiting at the red line to load the chair, a skier sat down in the chair when he wasn't supposed to. The lift attendants didn't catch it in time, and when the chair came around I ended up sitting directly on top of him while trying to load. My skis got stuck and it created a pretty awkward situation. The lift was eventually stopped, but it felt like it took longer than it should have for the operators to notice. Thankfully no one was hurt, but it did seem like the lift attendants could have been paying closer attention during loading. Aside from that, it was a really fun first skiing experience and the resort itself is beautiful. I'd definitely come back next season and hopefully try more of the mountain beyond the beginner area.

Staff was friendly everywhere we went, from the shop to the ticket booth and even at the lifts…read more Everyone was helpful and welcoming, which really sets the tone for the day. Our family had a blast. The kids took snowboard lessons and had a great experience. I spent time teaching my wife on the bunny slopes and Sugar & Spice, which were perfect for learning and building confidence. Snow conditions were packed powder in the morning and got a bit icy toward late afternoon, which is pretty typical. Overall, a fun, well-run mountain with a great family vibe. We'll definitely be back.

We went this past Winter. First time bringing the family to the snow, so just wanted to take it…read moreeasy. Employees were very laidback. Our kiddo loved the indoor bunker area and the paths were clear enough for our stroller. Definitely recommend coming early when it's not too crowded. By afternoon the whole place was packed. They probably take in way more people than they should. Prices for one day are pretty hefty, but if you were to get a season pass and come frequently, then I think it would be a way better deal.

Went on a Saturday to take a beginner's class that comes packaged with a full-day lift pass. They…read moreactually offer some pretty good deals, since the lift ticket alone can sometimes cost about the same as the package that includes the lesson, lift ticket, and equipment rentals. Even though I'm not a beginner, I opted to join the class so I could stay with my group. The resort itself is pretty and has a few decent runs from the top, though there are somewhat limited options for getting to the summit. Because of this, the lift lines were often long. It also didn't seem like there were attendants managing how people loaded onto the chairs, so the four-seaters were frequently going up with only two people. That definitely made the wait times longer than they needed to be. The lesson itself was neither great nor bad. It mostly offered an opportunity to have someone supervise and guide you as you make your way down the easier slopes.

Our family's favorite Always fun , great atmosphere and the…read morefood is great too Definitely will be back soon

Sugar Bowl Resort is one of the last true independent gems in Lake Tahoe, and you can feel it the…read moremoment you arrive. Easy access off Donner Summit makes it a go-to without the chaos, and the recent improvements really show in the lodge and base areas. It's the perfect medium-sized mountain: big enough to explore all day, but dialed enough to avoid the sprawl and commuting lift-to-lift. The terrain mix is legit too, from mellow groomers to steep lines and playful powder zones. A place that still feels like skiing should. If anything, I'd love to see how they continue building on the upgrades.

How have I never reviewed this place? It's our home resort and we love going here so much. If you…read moreare mostly about the skiing, and then relaxing, this is the place for you. It has plenty of intermediate and advanced slopes, off-piste runs, long blues and wide bowls. I don't do them as much but my husband enjoys the powder and tree runs, and there are a couple terrain parks. For beginners it's mixed: there a two base areas, one that is better suited for absolute beginners (Timber Creek) that has a lodge, magic carpet, and 2 beginner lifts. The other base area (Kirkwood Village) is better for more advanced beginners and intermediates, but does have one beginner lift (Snowkirk). Just make sure there's enough snow that everything is running (e.g. maybe not right now as spring conditions mean snow is melting fast and things are closing.) There's a resort shuttle that runs around the valley between base areas and various accommodations. Who is Kirkwood NOT good for: nightlife enthusiasts, fashionistas, foodies who can't cook or didn't bring their own food. There is NO shopping (just one general store with high prices limited hours), limited dining options (mostly during the day), and not much nightlife (two bars during the day and one at night.) There are some dining options 10-20 minute drives away, including one very good restaurant with a view (Caples Lake Resort) but be prepared for crowds on busy nights. Generally we stay in our condo and cook (and bring all our own food due to lack of grocery shopping.) If you are prepared and are staying near/on the mountain (can't get closer than The Mountain Club! literally ski in/ski out), it's a great place to ski and stay. If you are looking for more shopping/nightlife/dining out, go fight the crowds in Tahoe. We love it here and recommend it fully!

My husband and I have boarded at Kirkwood many times over the years and always had a great…read moreexperience so now that our kids are older (13,9,7) we wanted to bring them with us to try snowboarding for the first time. My 13 year old daughter and 14 year old nephew went on the bunny hill with my husband and brother to learn and it was the perfect terrain for their level. I signed my 7 & 9 year old up for the ski school and their teacher was JEAN who was just AMAZING. She was so patient and kid and taught the kids skills and essentials to they easily mastered their first lesson and beyond exceeded my expectations! Customer service wise Kirkwood staff were all awesome. I wrongly thought they had tubing because or google but found out when I got there that was NOT true. They were able to squeeze my 2 little ones into lessons that afternoon from 1:15-3:45 and that included all the gear they needed, a lunch, access to the lifts, and that ran me $630 total for 2 kids. My adult and teen tickets I bought for my husband and brother and 2 older kids were over the phone and their customer service was also amazing. We were not able to make it on our reserved day and they let us change to the next day, no hassle. We just had to go in person to the ticket booth and tell them and they changed them for us. Parking situation. You have to reserve parking before had. We pre-paid $20 for the orange lot and we were able to park right by the entrance, and we got there around 11:30am. Right now the cabin/lounge area near those lifts is under construction but there is a free shuttle that comes every 15-minutes to drive you just 2 minutes up the road to the other location that has more ski lifts and lots of places to eat. Once here I got some hot chocolate and chicken chili nachos at THE WALL, and both of them were BOMB and I love going places to eat so I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, and for only $18 the portions were huge and me & my sister shared and still couldn't finish. We wanted to go back and try more things but everything was closed by 4:00pm, so eat early or you have to drive a ways after do.

Beautiful day skiing with epic Tahoe views. It felt like a private mountain compared to the busy…read morebig corporate resorts nearby. Fun runs even in a challenging snow year. Solid burritos in the mid mountain food hit with great outdoor chairs and a killer lake view.

In all the years that I've been coming to Tahoe regularly (10-11 years now), I can't believe I had…read morenever hit the slopes at Homewood until a couple of weeks ago! Sure it's a smaller resort than the mega resorts of Heavenly and Palisades, but what it may lack in size and fancy amenities for a lot of people, it sure makes up for with its views! If you love incredible views of Lake Tahoe (I mean who doesn't?!), then you will love Homewood. On some of the runs, it feels like you can ski or ride all the way down the mountain and right into the lake! I would purchase a season pass here in a heartbeat if it weren't for the fact that our family's cabin is in South Lake Tahoe, and in snowier winter months Hwy 89 is often closed by Emerald Bay, which means that you have to drive the long way (counter-clockwise) to get from south shore to Homewood. This can take up to 1.5 hours (each way) depending on road conditions versus the roughly 35 minutes it would take to get there if you could take the route around Emerald Bay. In any case, my husband and I loved the 2 days of snowboarding we got in a couple of weeks ago with our friends visiting from Hawaii. One day was bluebird and the next was white out conditions and snowing. Both days were EPIC! Friendly employees, less crowds than the bigger resorts, and just an all around great local vibe! We can't wait to go back...thank you Homewood!