Had a fantastic day of skiing on a Thursday. Parking lot can be a walk unless you pay to park…read morecloser. You can also drop off and then park. Runs were groomed but due to the weather, it got slushy by the afternoon. Staff working the lifts did not greet ppl but were helpful in slowing lifts or making sure people loaded and unloaded properly. Restaurant staff were very friendly and food options were good in the cafe. Drinks were all refillable.

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.

Bus driver Roz is an absolute angel! She gave us the safest most relaxing ride and we all left…read moresinging her praises! Thanks Roz for bringing some Australian flair to our beloved Lake Tahoe! 10/10 5 stars would ride again!

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. ;)

Absolutely the best ski camps in the business. Fantastic and exotic locales...the best ski…read moretraining...all run with exceptional attention to detail. Been on 1 camp per year for 20 years- some of my best memories on (and off) snow! You will leave a better skier with tons of new skills and drills that you can work on later. Looking forward to my next NASTC adventure.

Absolutely THE BEST ski instruction - customized small groups, personalized attention to the areas…read moreYOU need to improve upon. The instructors you find with NASTC are at the highest levels nationally and internationally. These are the instructors that TEACH the instructors! I started with NASTC as a weak intermediate skier having tried several other highly touted ski "camps". The instructors at NASTC took the time to really dig into the reasons I wasn't progressing (physical fitness, focused equipment choices, fear on challenging terrain) and helped me set up the building blocks for real success. I made so much progress in my first week with them that I immediately booked a second course. I've been skiing with NASTC every winter since (and in some of the most beautiful locales in the world: St Anton, Portillo, Chile, Verbier, La Grave!). NASTC helped me develop from a "blue groomer girl" to a confident skier that doesn't think twice about tackling black and double black terrain. If you are looking for real, measurable improvement in your skiing, don't think twice. NASTC is the real deal.

I spent a week at Powder Creek Lodge with Backcountry Babes, and it was AWESOME. The ski guides…read morewere amazing - I felt totally safe with them, and they found super fun terrain despite the high avalanche danger while we were there. They were also willing to explain their decision making and teach us more about snow science, which I really liked. The ski terrain was incredible. I could spend years there and not get bored. The food was amazing - way exceeded my expectations, and the lodge itself is really nice. Every detail is so well thought out, and the wood-fired sauna was a perfect way to end every day. I had never really been one to seek out women's only experiences, but really enjoyed it. It was a laid back, supportive and non-competitive atmosphere. I signed up for the trip on my own, and met such an amazing group of people. As one of the younger women on the trip, it was inspiring for me to see that I can still be shredding the backcountry 25 or 30 years from now. I'm planning on going on more trips with Backcountry Babes, for sure.

From the owner: We create backcountry skiing adventures for women. Fun, well-organized trips in an encouraging…read morelearning environment. Our guides and clients inspire an atmosphere of laughter, comfort, camaraderie and good friends. Oh, and great powder turns and avalanche education, too :)

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!

I was a ski patroller here. I have a lot to say but what's relevant for the general public is that…read moreski patrol here does a very poor job at marking closed terrain, and the director loves to flex his authority and pull passes. Even I, as a ski patroller, entered closed terrain by mistake once. Don't ski here unless you're willing to risk your pass under typical conditions. Love the powder and lack of crowds, but don't like the slow lifts with no safety bar. There are no terrain parks here. Ski patrol here are all alcoholics but they do a good job keeping you alive nonetheless and they don't seem to drink on the job from what I can tell.

Went to visit the Donner tunnels. Had a great time. It's a little cold and you need a flash light.read more

We wern't there for skiing or tubing, we were there for food…read more We saw the sign for pies, ice cream, and cocktails as we parked for an epic bike ride through the Donner Tunnels We rode the donner tunnels bike trail, and were starving, so we stopped in. Not sure if there was a handicap entrance, but I would have appreciated that. I stiffen up pretty quickly after a ride, so the climb up the two sets of stairs was excruciating. The pain was worth it. I had a great Western Burger, and my friend enjoyed the Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad Dogs are not allowed inside. Not even well behaved service dogs?! We sat on the deck. Multiple untrained dogs on the deck. Yes your dogs are cute, but watch them! And your kids! They should be AT YOUR TABLE. One adorable frenchie kept running inside every time the door opened. Are there no leash laws in California? Our well trained service dog was rolling her eyes, at all the crazy behavior. Pretty sure the cocktails made the climb down to the parking lot much more enjoyable. Thank you!

Top notch. Not only…read moreare these guys the friendliest, man oh man are they efficient, well-stocked, knowledgeable and all around awesome. In and out with awesome gear in less than 30 min (two kids being fitted), and ready to hit the slopes. You guys rock!

We only use Black Tie rentals. Gear delivery is incredibly convenient, and accommodating. We love…read morehaving the ability to make gear changes at anytime, fitment process, and ease of return. Much better experience than renting from the resort.

We love the ski school and child care at the California lodge. It's only available to the 3 and 4…read moreyear olds and they have a wrap around child care where kids also go out for the lessons. We did multiple days each time and they always remembered our kid. For a slow to warm kid, they also tried to get the same teacher for him each lesson and that made a huge difference in his success. By the time he was a bit older than 4, he was turning on the easiest green all on his own! We'll be sad that he's graduating to the big kid ski school next winter but he was well prepared.

Can't believe the people they let work around kids here…read more I was nearly attacked by an instructor named Brian on the Nevada side @ Boulder Lodge because he thought I was going too fast. This guy followed me all the way to my car, pushing up on my side the entire time, to the point where security had to come and shoo him away. Heavenly has not done anything about this even after I have gone to HR about it and filed an official report/complaint on this employee. Terrible all around from the resort management in handling the issue / proper customer service training for the ski instructor.

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.

If you're a beginner, I strongly recommend choosing a different ski resort. The overall environment…read morehere felt unwelcoming, and every staff member we interacted with was dismissive and openly hostile. When we asked simple questions about which slopes would be best for beginners, we were met with rude attitudes from the staff. At one point, we sat on a bench in front of the shop while taking a break. A staff member approached us and told us it was "policy" that guests were not allowed to sit there unless we were paying customers of the establishment. When my friend calmly asked where that policy was stated, the employee became aggressive, cursing at us, and said how he could have us banned from the resort if he wanted to. He even told my friend to "go back to where he came from," which was deeply inappropriate and unacceptable. My friend had never been on a ski lift and was nervous. As the lift approached, she hesitated and missed it. The employee started yelling at her and said she was "holding up the line" for everyone else. This lift was supposed to take us to their "bunny slope" so I was appalled by his reaction since many people in line were likely first time/beginner skiers as well. What should have been an enjoyable day turned into an extremely stressful experience. This resort failed us in every way when it came to customer service and I have no intention of returning.

I did my ACLS recertification on a Sunday. Like their name implies, the course was definitely less…read morestressful than the other ACLS courses I've taken. They were efficient & straight to the point. I will come back & get my recert here.

I needed to get BLS certified for my nursing school. I've taken several CPR classes previously but…read morethis was by far my favorite, and I will be back here for future recertifications! The fabulous Ms. Mary made the class fun and quick, while still ensuring a highly educational class. It was very focused which allowed it to pass quickly, which I really appreciated because myself and everyone else (save one person) in the class had already been certified previously. The facility was really nice as well, comfortable, clean and stylish, and I really appreciated the snack and beverage offerings. I will gladly recommend less stress ems to anyone I know needing a CPR certification!