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You have come to the right place if you are looking for information about skiing in Northern California. Below you will find some of the different locations and resorts along with some useful information about each one. This should help you plan your next skiing trip to Northern California.

ALPINE MEADOWS
This is a challenging mountain and is a favorite of locals. Cheapest lift ticket among Tahoe heavyweights.

Location: Highway 89, six miles west of Tahoe City
Elevation: Base 6,835; summit 8,637
Adult lift ticket: $41
Lifts: 14
Trails: More than 100
Information: 800 441-4423

BEAR VALLEY

This resort is under new ownership this year. It has a friendly resort which caters to families. Great place to learn.

Location: Highway 4 to Bear Valley
Elevation: Base 6,600; summit 8,500
Adult lift ticket: $46
Lifts: 10
Trails: 67
Information: 209 753-2301 or www.bearvalley.com

BOREAL
This place is snowboarder heaven day and night. It is only a short drive from Sacramento, a major plus.

Location: Interstate 80 at Donner Summit
Elevation: Base 7,200; summit 7,700
Adult lift ticket: $38 nights $22
Lifts: 9
Trails: 41
Information: 530 426-3666 or www.rideboreal.com

DIAMOND PEAK
This North Tahoe resort features great lakeside views and typically small crowds.

Location: Highway 431, five miles north of Incline Village
Elevation: Base 6,700; summit 8,540
Adult lift ticket: $46
Lifts: 6
Trails: 30
Information: 775 832-1177 or www.diamondpeak.com

DODGE RIDGE
This is a Midsize resort. A good choice for families, with plenty of steeps and moguls.

Location: Highway 108 in Pinecrest, 30 miles from Sonora
Elevation: Base 6,600; summit 8,200
Adult lift ticket: $48
Lifts: 8
Trails: 65
Information: 209 965-3474 or www.dodgeridge.com

DONNER SKI RANCH
This resort is under new ownership. It is a modest resort that has a long skiing tradition dating back to 1937.

Location: Interstate 80, Norden exit
Elevation: Base 7,031; summit 7,781
Adult lift ticket: $32
Lifts: 6
Trails: 52
Information: 530 426-3635 or www.donnerskiranch.com

Heavenly
This is South Tahoe's heavy hitter and is the region's largest and highest resort. It has a great view of the lake and proximity to casinos an added plus.

Location: Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe
Elevation: Base 6,540; summit 10,067
Adult lift ticket: $70
Lifts: 30
Trails: 91
Information: 775 586-7000 or www.skiheavenly.com

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT
It is tough to beat its Lake Tahoe views, which are visible throughout the mountain. Lots of tree skiing.

Location: Highway 89, six miles south of Tahoe City
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