We had some snow and temperatures are dropping
As soon as we have a good base we will open
We can feel the anticipation, can you?
Our sled and ski hills open on December 13
The whole of Tahoe is still waiting for that first big winter storm of the season. Temperatures have been warmer than we would like and it has been a dry start to the winter. We are through Thanksgiving which would have been an early start for sledding here at Granlibakken Tahoe's very own sled hill. Right now when we look at the long-range forecast from OpenSnow we are not seeing anything significant until December 12. None of us can control the weather and this is part of what makes playing in the snow so much fun... you have to get up to Tahoe when we get the snow. It is simply magical.
❄️❄️❄️ FUN IN THE TAHOE SNOW ❄️❄️❄️
| Activity/Amenity | Status |
|---|---|
| Sledding Hill |
WAITING TO REOPEN December 13 BUY TICKETS for a 90 minute sledding session BUY TICKETS for a 90 minute evening sledding session
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| Ski Hill Lift Tickets |
WAITING TO REOPEN December 13 Lifts run 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fridays through Mondays and holidays Bunny Lift: CLOSED Poma Lift: CLOSED |
| Cross-Country Ski Trail | WAITING TO REOPEN |
| Snowshoeing | WAITING TO REOPEN |
| Rental Shop | WAITING TO REOPEN December 13 |
| Lessons (ski & board) |
WAITING TO REOPEN December 13 BOOK LESSONS Fridays through Mondays and holidays |
Current conditions: We got a dusting on 11/18 and waiting for low temperatures so that we can turn on our snowmaking. Waiting for snow... let it snow!!!
Ski and Snowboard Hill
One of the very first hills cleared for skiing and sledding at Tahoe. Affordable beginner-level skiing and snowboarding, with the best sledding area around.
Kid Friendly!
Ski and snowboard lessons
Join the generations of people who learned to ski or snowboard at Granlibakken—Tahoe's best value, family-friendly ski hill. Private and group lessons are available.
Kid Friendly!
Skiing & Snowboarding
Skiing and snowboarding are offered both at the resort on our fully groomed family-friendly ski and snowboard hill and at numerous world-class ski resorts within a short drive of Granlibakken: Palisades Tahoe, offering access to both Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley, and Homewood Mountain Resort. Just slightly further away are Sugar Bowl, Northstar and Boreal.
Backcountry skiing
Take the trail less traveled. Enjoy guided or self-guided backcountry skiing experiences in the Tahoe National Forest or at one of Lake Tahoe's surrounding state parks. Granlibakken guests also have direct access to a 1.5-mile trail around the property, and a groomed access trail (flat-groomed, without stride-skiing tracks) to Paige Meadows loop when conditions permit.
Cross-Country Skiing
Granlibakken's 74-acre alpine property offers plenty of scenic Sierra terrain year-round. In the winter, cross-country skiers can explore trails surrounded by a stunning, snow-covered backdrop. Cross-country ski rentals are available in our ski hut.
Nearby Ski Areas
You’ll find world-class ski resorts near Granlibakken Tahoe, a great central lodging location for those wanting to visit a different major ski area each day of their stay. Nearby ski areas include Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Boreal, and Diamond Peak all in easy driving distance. See our current lodging deals.
Stay at Granlibakken & Ski at Palisades Tahoe
Take advantage of our exclusive lodging partner discounts on lift tickets and more at nearby Palisades Tahoe, the third largest ski area in the U.S., when you stay at Granlibakken Tahoe. It's the perfect combination of affordable Lake Tahoe lodging and loads of fun at one of the area's premiere winter snow sport destinations.