Alpine Meadows (ski resort)
Alpine Meadows is a ski resort in the western United States, located in Alpine Meadows, California. Near the northwest shore of Lake Tahoe, it offers 2,400 acres (9.7 km2) of skiable terrain, 13 different lifts, and a vertical drop of 1,802 feet (549 m).
| Alpine Meadows | |
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Alpine Meadows Location in the United States | |
| Location | Ward Peak Tahoe National Forest, Placer County, California |
| Nearest major city | Tahoe City, Truckee |
| Coordinates | 39.164°N 120.239°W |
| Vertical | 1,802 ft (549 m) |
| Top elevation | 8,637 ft (2,633 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,835 ft (2,083 m) |
| Skiable area | 2,400 acres (9.7 km2) |
| Trails | 100 total - 25% beginner - 40% intermediate - 35% advanced |
| Longest run | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
| Lift system | 12 lifts |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
| Snowfall | 495 in (1,260 cm) |
| Snowmaking | 11 of 13 lifts |
| Website | www |
JMA Ventures, owner of the Homewood Mountain Resort on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, purchased Alpine Meadows from Powdr Corporation in July 2007. In 2011, Alpine Meadows merged with the well-known neighboring ski resort and 1960 Olympic site, Squaw Valley. Ownership transferred largely to the umbrella company Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC. In 2018, this was merged into the Alterra Mountain Company. Today, the two resorts operate as one with a single-season pass and a gondola connecting the two base areas, though each retains its distinct identity.