Alpine Meadows Ski Resort Guide
Alpine Meadows, United States
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| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
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| Highest Lift | 2,630m |
| Resort Height | 2,630m |
| Nearest Airports | Salt Lake City and Reno Tahoe |
Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows is a scenic ski resort located in California. It offers diverse terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Summary
With over 2,400 acres of skiable terrain, Alpine Meadows boasts a variety of runs, from gentle slopes to challenging expert trails. The resort features an elevation of 8,637 feet, ensuring great snow conditions throughout the season.
The ski area of Alpine Meadows is at an altitude of 2,630m.
Alpine Meadows is part of the Palisades Tahoe ski area with access to 200 marked pistes, served by a total of 43 ski lifts. From Alpine Meadows you can ski to the other villages of Olympic Valley.
The ski resort itself is at 2,630m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,630m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Idiot's Delight'.
Snow and Weather
Alpine Meadows typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 450 inches annually. Snow depths can vary, so check J2Ski for the latest snow information and updates.
When will it snow in Alpine Meadows?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Alpine Meadows.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Alpine Meadows Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 35 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 40 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 25 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Palisades Tahoe Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 200 | |
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| Cross Country Total Length | 16km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 43 | |
Alpine Meadows Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,630m |
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| Resort Altitude (Alpine Meadows) | 2,630m |
| Lowest Piste | 2,080m |
| Max Vertical | 550m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Alpine Meadows features 13 lifts that access 100 trails, with the highest elevation reaching 8,637 feet. Notable pistes include the long and winding 'Alpine Bowl' and the challenging 'The Face', perfect for advanced skiers seeking thrills.
Alpine Meadows offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders at Alpine Meadows can enjoy the terrain parks, including the 'Alpine Meadows Terrain Park' and the 'Mini Park', which cater to all skill levels. These parks provide a variety of features such as jumps, rails, and boxes.
Location and Map
Where is Alpine Meadows?
This ski resort is in Snohomish, California, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Alpine Meadows is Salt Lake City, 19 minutes drive away.
Reno Tahoe, Sacramento and Chico Muni airports are all within three hours drive.
Reno Tahoe and Salt Lake City are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
To reach Alpine Meadows, travelers can fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport, located about 50 miles away. From there, rental cars and shuttles are available for the scenic drive to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 19,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 94 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Alpine Meadows open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
For après-ski, visit the 'Alpine Bar' for drinks and live music, or dine at 'The Lodge' for a cozy meal. The resort also features other bars and restaurants to unwind after a day on the slopes.
