Alpine Meadows Ski Resort Guide
Alpine Meadows, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,630m |
| Resort Height | 2,630m |
| Nearest Airports | Reno Tahoe and Sacramento |
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Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows ski resort spans two mountains and boasts an average of 1080cm / 425 inches of snow per year. Excellent record for snowboarding and the first area to invest in a six seater chair chair on the US West Coast.
Summary
The American ski resort of Alpine Meadows is at an altitude of 2,630m.
Alpine Meadows has direct access to 100 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
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.
Skiing
Alpine Meadows offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Alpine Meadows?
The next notable snow forecast is 12cm, expected on 13 April, with around 19cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Alpine Meadows Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 40 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 25 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes
Alpine Meadows Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,630m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Alpine Meadows) | 2,630m |
| Lowest Piste | 2,080m |
| Max Vertical | 550m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Alpine Meadows Overview
Alpine Meadows ski resort spans two mountains and boasts an average of 1080cm / 425 inches of snow per year. Excellent record for snowboarding and the first area to invest in a six seater chair chair on the US West Coast.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Idiot's Delight'.
Snowboarding
Check out the Gravity Cavity half pipe and Roo's Ride Terrain Park. The half pipe is located where Red Trail and Green Trail meet at the base of Sympathy Face off Roundhouse Chair. The terrain park is accessible from the Kangaroo Chair. Both are built to accommodate skiers and snowboarders with a talent for going big and a flair for style.
Location and Map
Where is Alpine Meadows?
This ski resort is in Placer, California, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Alpine Meadows is Reno Tahoe, 60 minutes drive away.
Sacramento and Chico Muni airports are all within three hours drive.
Reno Tahoe is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 16,000 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.
Open.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Alpine Meadows, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Alpine Meadows Tourist Office for the latest.
