Lake Tahoe Skiing, Snowboarding & Snow Play with Kids
With winter approaching, it's time to start planning your family trip to Lake Tahoe for some skiing, snowboarding, and snow play fun! Tahoe-area ski resorts are gearing up for the 2026–2027 winter season, and season passes and lift tickets are available now.
Lake Tahoe offers a variety of family-friendly ski resorts and winter activities for kids of all ages and budgets. Here's our guide to the best places to ski, snowboard, go snow tubing, sled, and play in the snow around Lake Tahoe. We've focused on resorts that offer activities for the whole family, whether you're hitting the slopes or simply enjoying a day in the snow.
We've included projected opening dates when available, along with website links and phone numbers. Keep in mind that opening dates depend on snowfall and weather conditions, so be sure to check with each resort before heading to the mountains.
Have a favorite Lake Tahoe ski resort or snow play spot we missed? Let us know!
North Lake Tahoe Ski, Snowboard & Snow Play Resorts
Just a few hours away off Interstate 80, North Lake Tahoe and the Truckee area offer a huge concentration of ski resorts and other destinations for fun in the snow.
Palisades Tahoe at Olympic Valley
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mini-snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country, terrain parks, ice skating, dog-sledding, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- Lodging, dining, activities, and events in the Village at Palisades Tahoe
- Opening day: Wednesday, November 25
- 1980 Olympic Valley Road, Olympic Valley CA 96146
- www.palisadestahoe.com or 1-800-403-0206
Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows
- Skiing, snowboarding, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- Opening day: Tuesday, November 25
- Alpine Meadows Road, Alpine Meadows CA 96146
- www.palisadestahoe.com or 1-800-403-0206
Northstar California Resort
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country, terrain parks, ice skating, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- Lodging, dining, shopping, activities, and events in the Northstar Village
- Luxury lodging and dining at the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe
- Opening day: Friday, November 20
- 5100 Northstar Drive (off Highway 267), Truckee CA 96161
- www.northstarcalifornia.com or 1-800-GO-NORTH
Tahoe Donner
- Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, tubing, sledding, fat biking, snowshoeing, snow play, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site dining and activities
- Opening day: Friday, December 12
- 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA 96161
- www.tahoedonner.com or (530) 587-9400
- Read about our snow sports experience at Tahoe Donner's Alder Creek Adventure Center.
Boreal / Woodward
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, terrain park, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site lodging and dining
- Opening day: Friday, November 27
- 19749 Boreal Ridge Road, Truckee CA 95728
- www.rideboreal.com or (530) 426-3666
Granlibakken
- Skiing, snowboarding, snow play, snowshoeing, cross-country, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site lodging and dining
- Opening day: Skiing TBA; sledding hill TBA
- 725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- www.granlibakken.com or 1-800-403-0206
Homewood Mountain Resort
- Skiing, snowboarding, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site dining
- Opening day: Friday, December 11
- 5145 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood, CA 96141
- skihomewood.com or (530) 525-2992
Soda Springs Mountain Resort
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mini-snowmobiling, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site dining
- Opening day: Friday, December 18
- 10244 Soda Springs Road, Soda Springs CA 95728 (off I-80 near Donner Summit)
- www.skisodasprings.com or (530) 426-3901
Donner Ski Ranch
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site dining
- Opening day: Friday, December 11
- 19320 Donner Pass Road, Norden CA 95742
- www.donnerskiranch.com or (530) 426-3635
Sugar Bowl
- Skiing, snowboarding, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site lodging and dining
- Opening day: Friday, November 27
- 629 Sugar Bowl Road, Norden CA 95724
- www.sugarbowl.com or (530) 426-3635
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
- Skiing, snowboarding, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site dining
- Opening day: Friday, November 20
- 22222 Mt. Rose Highway, Reno NV 89511
- www.skirose.com or (800) SKI-ROSE
Diamond Peak
- Skiing, snowboarding, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site dining
- Opening day: Thursday, December 3
- 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
- www.diamondpeak.com, (775) 832-1177
South Lake Tahoe Ski, Snowboard & Snow Play Resorts
Reached via Highway 50, the southern end of Lake Tahoe is home to South Lake Tahoe (the region's most populous city), Stateline, Nevada, and numerous ski resorts and areas.
Heavenly Mountain Resort
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ski bikes, snowshoeing, scenic gondola rides, terrain parks, ice skating, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- Lodging, dining, shopping, activities, and events in the Heavenly Village
- Opening day: Friday, November 20
- 3860 Saddle Road, South Lake Tahoe CA 96150
- www.skiheavenly.com or 1-800-HEAVENLY
Kirkwood
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snow play, cross-country, terrain parks, zip lines, snow cat tours, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- Lodging, dining, activities, and events in the Kirkwood Village
- Opening day: Friday, December 4
- 1501 Kirkwood Meadows Drive, Kirkwood CA 95646
- kirkwood.com or 1-877-KIRKWOOD
Sierra at Tahoe
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, snow play, cross-country, snowshoeing, terrain parks, ski and snowboard lessons and rentals
- On-site dining
- Opening day: Saturday, December 26
- 1111 Sierra at Tahoe Road, Twin Bridges CA 95735
- www.sierraattahoe.com or (530) 659-7453
Adventure Mountain
- Tubing and snow play
- On-site dining and shopping
- Opening day TBA
- 21200 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 (at Echo Summit)
- adventuremountaintahoe.com or (530) 659-7217
