Despite high daily ticket prices throughout much of the season at Lake Tahoe ski resorts, there are a few bargains out there as the 2023-24 season nears the final two months for most resorts.
Sierra-at-Tahoe recently announced what it’s calling the “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)” pass. For between $180 to $267, Sierra guests can enjoy unlimited skiing or riding until the resort’s undetermined closing date. There are no holiday blackout dates. This pass expires at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Pricing is $267 for Adults (23-69), $246 for Young Adults (13-22), and $180 for Children (5-12) and Super Seniors (70-plus). The pass can be purchased here or in person at the Sierra-at-Tahoe Pass Office at the resort.
Sugar Bowl is offering midweek (Monday through Thursday) lift ticket price discounts that cost $79 in the final week of February. There are no discounts this holiday week – President’s Day was Monday and the remaining days this week are known as “Ski Week.”
Starting in March and lasting to the end of the 2023-24 season, midweek lift tickets go for $99.The cost rises $3 to $102 on both Fridays and Mondays in March and continues until the season’s conclusion.
The lift tickets can be purchased here.
SIERRA PASS: The pass went on sale Feb. 16 and continues through March 8. It is valid through the end of the season.
FOMO passholders receive a 20-percent discount from on-mountain purchases, including lessons, rentals, retail, and mountain eateries.
“The mountain is different now. With new terrain unlocked from the (Caldor) fire, the runs are wider, the views are even better, and guests are having a blast discovering new pockets of terrain in areas like West Bowl and the East side,” said Sierra-at-Tahoe General Manager John Rice. “We hope the FOMO Pass gives an opportunity to those that haven’t had a chance to ski the new terrain to come up and experience it for themselves.”
Sierra typically has 100 percent of its mountain open, including five terrain parks and all five Huckleberry Gates on its 2,000 acres of skiable terrain. The resort, located off Highway 50 heading into South Lake Tahoe, reported 15 inches of new snow Monday (Feb. 19) and it’s dumping again today.
SUGAR BOWL DISCOUNT LIFT TICKETS: The venerable ski resort off Interstate 80 at the Norden exit reported 17 inches of new snow over the weekend, pushing its season total to 248 inches, the most among Tahoe ski resorts.
Historic Sugar Bowl is one of the oldest ski resorts in California, opening in 1939. It is considered home to the state’s first chairlift.
One of the most enticing aspects of hitting the slopes midweek at Sugar Bowl is the lack of crowds. With fewer skiers and snowboarders on the mountain, guests can enjoy uninterrupted runs and shorter lift lines, allowing for maximize time on the snow.
“Look no further than Sugar Bowl for the ultimate in midweek skiing and riding,” a resort press release stated. “Sugar Bowl offers an unrivaled escape for those seeking tranquility and fresh powder.”
Perched atop Tahoe’s Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl is the closest major ski resort to Sacramento and the Bay Area. The resort offers terrain to accommodate beginners, while also challenging experts, spreading across four peaks. It has13 lifts, more than 100 trails on its 1,500 acres.
