User-Generated Reviews for Boreal

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Boreal to better plan your ski trip. Boreal reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.8

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.0
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 54
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.3
  • Nightlife
  • 2.0

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 45%
  • Beginner
  • 48%
  • Families
  • 52%
  • Intermediate
  • 45%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 17%
  • Advanced
  • 21%

Helpful Highlights:

Not much real snow lately, but the machines are doing a good job. Not icy, powder in some places. Good coverage on all runs. Low price makes it an easy barg...

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  • 5

    everything you really need unless ur into backcountry sorta

    by joeydboche - 1st July 2010

    Pros: terain park, beginers, super pipe, tree runs

    Cons: alot of unexperienced children in over there head.

    alot of people stereo type boreal as (beginner mountain) when was the last time you saw a beginner shred through the trees or slide down a 15ft rainbow box ... Full review

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  • 5

    Nice place for beginner and children

    by click9000 - 5th February 2010

    Pros: Cheap, closest resort to bay area, night skiing, pipe, jumping

    Cons: Small, fewer lifts, crowded for holiday

    It's a nice ski resort for beginners and children, since they don't need big place to learn. Kid's club is highly recommended if you have beginner kids. The... Full review

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  • 5

    Boreal Mountain Resort

    by mcallahan77 - 21st February 2013

    Pros: Great place to check out. Best parks in Tahoe

    Cons: Lack of vertical rise

    The relatively small Boreal Mountain Resort lies just outside of Truckee, CA on the scenic and historic Donner Summit. Located directly off of Interstate 80... Full review

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  • 4

    Riding @ boreal

    by royyer3 - 29th November 2011

    Pros: Pretty sweet terrain park setup.

    Cons: Wish there was more snow. Dang mother nature =).

    Great place for beginners and advanced riders. Night boarding after 3:30pm. Great start to the season with a bunch of fresh snow. If you live close on 80... Full review

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  • 4

    Boreal

    by mclain80 - 31st March 2010

    Pros: Cheap lift tickets, open for night riding

    Cons: very small, can get crowded

    this was an awesome resort, it is well maintained and has a very friendly staff. boreal is also a great resort because it is close to sacramento in being o... Full review

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  • 4

    Boreal is Fun!

    by nessasnobunny - 15th March 2009

    Pros: Park, night boarding/skiing, affordable

    Cons: Short runs

    If you're looking for downhill mountain riding, Boreal might disappoint you. There are definitely things to entertain the advanced skier and rider, but it ... Full review

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