Good ski resorts around Harrah's Lake Tahoe?
12-15-2008, 12:42 AM
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SG5: Thanx for quoting to preserve my verbosity. 
As novices, stick w/ Sierra (3rd vote!!!)! Between all three places, they have the largest % of beginner terrain (25% vs. 15% KW & 20% Hv). Plus, the AmEx special is a steal!
If y'all do a 2nd or 3rd day, you'll likely need the all-mtn ticket to get on the next level lift, Rock Garden (i think it's called). On Day One, it might be a good idea to inquire about the 2-day package (at $130, that's still a great bargain). From the "Beginners" info listed here... http://www.sierraattahoe.com/info/winter/skiing.asp, it doesn't seem like you CANNOT ride anything but the bunny hill quad. So ask them about all-lift access b/c it would suck to not be able to progress further on longer & slightly steeper terrain after the first day.
Here's the shuttle info...
http://www.sierraattahoe.com/satAsse...uttle-0809.pdf
It's simple. Bus takes you there, then brings ya back to the hotel at the end o' your day.
As novices, stick w/ Sierra (3rd vote!!!)! Between all three places, they have the largest % of beginner terrain (25% vs. 15% KW & 20% Hv). Plus, the AmEx special is a steal!
If y'all do a 2nd or 3rd day, you'll likely need the all-mtn ticket to get on the next level lift, Rock Garden (i think it's called). On Day One, it might be a good idea to inquire about the 2-day package (at $130, that's still a great bargain). From the "Beginners" info listed here... http://www.sierraattahoe.com/info/winter/skiing.asp, it doesn't seem like you CANNOT ride anything but the bunny hill quad. So ask them about all-lift access b/c it would suck to not be able to progress further on longer & slightly steeper terrain after the first day.
Here's the shuttle info...
http://www.sierraattahoe.com/satAsse...uttle-0809.pdf
It's simple. Bus takes you there, then brings ya back to the hotel at the end o' your day.
12-15-2008, 04:39 PM
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Another vote of confidence for Sierra. It's not too bad of a drive, should be a piece of cake when you are going up.
I'd recommend butt pads. I've been snowboarding for 15 years or so, and still wear them. I wish I'd had them when I was first learning.
I'd recommend butt pads. I've been snowboarding for 15 years or so, and still wear them. I wish I'd had them when I was first learning.
12-15-2008, 08:16 PM
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SG5: Thanx for quoting to preserve my verbosity.
As novices, stick w/ Sierra (3rd vote!!!)! Between all three places, they have the largest % of beginner terrain (25% vs. 15% KW & 20% Hv). Plus, the AmEx special is a steal!
If y'all do a 2nd or 3rd day, you'll likely need the all-mtn ticket to get on the next level lift, Rock Garden (i think it's called). On Day One, it might be a good idea to inquire about the 2-day package (at $130, that's still a great bargain). From the "Beginners" info listed here... http://www.sierraattahoe.com/info/winter/skiing.asp, it doesn't seem like you CANNOT ride anything but the bunny hill quad. So ask them about all-lift access b/c it would suck to not be able to progress further on longer & slightly steeper terrain after the first day.
Here's the shuttle info...
http://www.sierraattahoe.com/satAsse...uttle-0809.pdf
It's simple. Bus takes you there, then brings ya back to the hotel at the end o' your day.
As novices, stick w/ Sierra (3rd vote!!!)! Between all three places, they have the largest % of beginner terrain (25% vs. 15% KW & 20% Hv). Plus, the AmEx special is a steal!
If y'all do a 2nd or 3rd day, you'll likely need the all-mtn ticket to get on the next level lift, Rock Garden (i think it's called). On Day One, it might be a good idea to inquire about the 2-day package (at $130, that's still a great bargain). From the "Beginners" info listed here... http://www.sierraattahoe.com/info/winter/skiing.asp, it doesn't seem like you CANNOT ride anything but the bunny hill quad. So ask them about all-lift access b/c it would suck to not be able to progress further on longer & slightly steeper terrain after the first day.
Here's the shuttle info...
http://www.sierraattahoe.com/satAsse...uttle-0809.pdf
It's simple. Bus takes you there, then brings ya back to the hotel at the end o' your day.
Am I able to get the butt pads through them when I rent my gears? Or do I have to go out and buy them on my own?
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