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Want to hit the slopes? Whether you are a beginning or world-class skier, here are the places other GSBers enjoy ...
Best Ski Area for Beginners
Boreal and Heavenly are our picks. If signaling theory holds, Boreal must be the best place to learn; it offers a free follow-up lesson if you’re unhappy with your progress in the first. If you’re new to skiing or just need a refresher course, Heavenly’s 250 ski pros will guide you at every turn. With over 25 lifts leading to 80+ runs, new skiers will have plenty of opportunity to practice their parallel turns. At an elevation of 10,000 feet, you’ll have great views of Lake Tahoe – even if you spend most of your time sitting down.
Best Ski Area for Advanced Skiers
The nearly unanimous winner: Squaw Valley. With over 4,000 acres of skiing and Black Diamond runs at every turn, it’s no wonder that Squaw valley was once the site of the Winter Olympics. If you’re not quite up to advanced status, don’t worry, squaw claims that 70% of its runs are designed with intermediate and beginning skiers in mind.
Best Snowboarding Area
Sierra at Tahoe (Lake Tahoe, South Shore) is the winner. In addition to its 46 slopes and trails, Sierra has Snowboard Alley, a "Terrain-enhanced" park with shredders in mind.