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.

We went the very last day there was snow before a nice little heat wave. Tons of fun for the kids.read more

FYI - Tickets must be purchased online to enter the parking lot. No charge for parking. We went on…read morea discounted day ($35 per person for all access to play, snowboard, ski, and tube). Equipment is included for kids 8 and under (size 4 and under). Steal! At that price point, this is the perfect snow day with a group of kids. For anyone outside of that range, rentals are $59 flat, whether you stay two hours or all day. Go all day to maximize your rentals! That said, the kids play area was pretty underwhelming for my kids (ages 10-12). The slopes were short, not all lanes were open, and there was only one black magic carpet running. That meant tubers, snowboarders, and skiers were all sharing it, which slowed things down quite a bit. Getting around wasn't the easiest either. There's only one entrance and exit and into the resort, so you're walking everything in while the kids carry their gear. Not terrible, but definitely inconvenient. We were told there was a tram running every 5 minutes, but it wasn't operating that day. My guess is they scale back operations on discounted days (fewer lanes open, no tram, only one black magic carpet). Parking was easy for the only entrance, which I appreciated, but it would be so much better if there was direct access to the kids area from the lot. Service was subpar. Staff weren't rude, but definitely not warm or helpful. No one showed the kids how to put on their boots or gear, and we weren't told helmets were required until my kids were already at the top of the slope, so I had to go all the way back to rentals. Also worth noting: kids 8 and under are restricted to the kids area only (no lifts or bigger slopes), which makes sense, but that wasn't clearly communicated upfront. Overall, the kids still had fun, and for $35, it's worth it. But I would only come back on a discounted day. I wouldn't pay full price for the experience as it currently is.

My husband and I took a day off to take our family here for the day to have fun, when we purchased…read morethe tickets 2 kids under 8 and 3 adults and went on to have fun, the tubes were broken up from the bottom that helps you slide on the snow, there was no strings attached to it either for us to be able to pull them up, specially if you have kids can you imagine how hard it is to carry the tubes with you falling apart and still have to help your kids not falling and carrying their tube as well ?!! On top of that once we finally got to the top, and sat down on the tube and started sliding, we got stuck all through out the slope all the way down pushing with our hands, and the kids couldn't even reach with their hand to push themselves down. What a disappointment!!!! Sooo expensive, besides our day was ruined, the kids were so sad and down because of it. I went to the reception to request our refund because we had to leave to try to find another place to go have fun if possible, they said they couldn't do the refund there but to email costumer service. So I did. As soon as we got to the car. The next day they answered and said since the adults area was not optimal they would refund me those tickets even though it was against policy, but the kids they wouldn't as their area was working fine. We didn't even use the kids area, we went to the adults area, all of us!! Besides, we're we supposed to let a couple kids have fun and not the others ?? Also, shouldn't you warn people about it before they purchase the tickets ???? Is this part of their scam ? And the material broken and not operational? A hazard even!!! What a inconsiderate thing to do from their part. Well, I said I wanted the full amount back and explained the situation over and over again, and a couple days later the refund for the adults tickets that she had refunded us, disappeared!!!!! OMG !!! Honestly people, DON'T waste your money here.

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.

This facility to check in is SMALL and the the bathrooms even SMALLER, it gets crowded, the staff…read moreseemed confused, on who was checking people in and who was walking people out and helping with tags. Once we finally got helped and paid we were giving tags and told end time, we were referred to go outside to wait for someone to add tags to our clothes so they could keep track of who's supposed to be an expectator and who's sledding, just to sit and watch you have to pay. Half the staff helping at the top of the snow was helpful and half was just getting by. Our kids made the best of it. Not sure if will make it back.

Buy your parking pass online ahead of time. Remember to display it on the dash. You have to get…read morehere before 8:30am to secure a parking spot. If you are late, you will not find parking at all even if you paid for the pass. There are a lot of people who just double-park and create a parking mess and may block you in. It's absolutely crazy on the weekends here. There's 2 bathrooms and they are horribly nasty and disgusting. If you have kids, just have them wear diapers, lol. There's a limited area of hills to sled down so you'll be sharing it with other families. Just be courteous to others and a bunch of kids.

Smow day was a success! First time here at this snow park. We planned ahead and bought parking…read morepermit online as its $10 per vehicle. We got here at 8 am and was perfect, few cars and less people playing. We parked near and had the area to ourself for at least an hour and half till it got busy. Theres plenty of snow and sliding area to enjoy. Theres also a restroom on site, just bring a spray as it gets smelly. Recommendations- go early, bring your own snow slid & enjoy for as long as you want.

good place to go snowshoeing with a child. if you want to go without children and have a good time…read morethis is not the place, we went there so that the child could have fun in the snow, close to sacramento.

My brother told me about this place that he has brought his kids to play. We are first timers with…read morea 2.5 year old so it was perfect! It was about 2 hours and 45 min from San Jose and the exit is right of I-80 (exit 156). You pay $30 at the Shell station and park and play. We came on 3/29 (Sat) and there were only 10 cars from about 11 am - 2 pm. The Shell station has a Taqueria but we had brought our own food. This is a perfect place if you have kids and just want to do some chill play time without any fuss. The snow wasn't fresh but we were fine with it because the sun was our and it was only 48 degrees. I even took off my jacket. This is a family friendly atmosphere and everyone was really nice. There are several porta potties but we didn't use them because we used the gas station ones when we paid our snow parking fee. I recommend bringing your lunch and snacks- the parking lot had a tailgate vibe. Only thing I wish they had prominent trash and recycle bins. We borrowed the boogie boards but the gas station also sold them. I highly recommend checking their website which has link to CalTrans website and a live webcam to check snow conditions.

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!

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.

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

Used to be great, rip off now. Aramark has bought it, gone are the days of pay-per-vehicle, bring…read moreyour own food, bring your own sleds. Now you pay to park, AND pay for EVERY person at least $35 each. No more sledding. You have to use their tubes. Total rip off.

Easy ride from Sac, even though it had snowed the night before. Unfortunately the storm had closed…read morethe magic carpet, which was covered in snow. For some reason they weren't running the tubes either, but gave us a reduced entry price and allowed us to use our own sleds on the tubing hill. It was nice and almost more fun than the tubing. We parked literally a foot from the slope! No lines, no tube operators, and hours of sledding. Clean rest rooms and a little snack shop on-site. My only gripe is I wish they updated their website with timely information (i.e. Magic Carpet is out of order, weather conditions, ect...)

No bathroom $15 to park $15 per person even kids . Screw that so expensive !!!! $15 for sled…read moreeverything rip off! Takes forever to get in with one clipboard and one pen for waivers . Closes at 4!

Boreal Mountain is so far my favorite place to ski. It's very gentle and beginner-friendly, which…read moremakes it a great place to learn. The prices are also reasonable. We did the beginner class, which came with rentals and an all-day lift ticket! such a great deal. I really liked that the lift ticket didn't limit which slopes I could access. When I called Mt. Rose, they told me their beginner class also includes an all-day lift ticket, but it only allows access to the beginner lifts (and there are only three). My husband is a very good skier and has been skiing since he was 6 years old. He took the class with me so I wouldn't be alone. If we had gone to Mt. Rose, he would have missed out on the more advanced slopes (which I wouldn't go on anyway since I know my limits). I'm glad we chose Boreal so he could still enjoy the higher-level runs while I stayed comfortable on beginner terrain. The service was also very fast. We got our boots and ski equipment within 15 minutes. At one point, I accidentally returned my equipment because I thought my husband was done for the day after coming back from a higher-level slope. But he actually wanted to go again with me on the beginner slopes! After I explained the situation, Boreal let me re-rent the equipment at no extra cost. I showed my armband that confirmed I was in the class that included rentals, and they were very understanding. Overall, Boreal is definitely my go-to ski place. We'll be back!

As a beginner with 2 little beginners, I greatly appreciated this place and the cozy size relative…read moreto the major Tahoe resorts. I would say it's similar in size to dodge ridge with more accessible greens near the entrance. Pros: 2 lifts to greens are right up front. Learners and lessons have a good sequestered area, not Connected to other trails. Lesson teachers were a saint with my difficult son - he's finally surviving the bunny slope after a 90 minutes lesson! Cafeteria food isn't bad (but pricey as with everywhere) Snow condition was wonderful ! Very cold so not icy, fluffy and soft No extra price for parking close by (but lot is small) Cons: Lesson / rental line is a bit confusing Nowhere to sit in the lodge with a ton of table campers but seems to be a universal problem