lkdellatorre
- Name: LDT
- Gender: Female
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- Life Status: Married
- Experience: Beginner Skier
- lkdellatorre
- Newbie 800 Points
- Last seen: Apr 19, 2009
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Heavenly long runs, not so heavenly price
Pros: Long runs, diverse terrain, great apres ski
Cons: Poor signage, expensive, crowded
Went several times this season...great snow, nice staff, lots of terrain. Plenty of decent hotels nearby. We loved the long trails, beautiful views from the top, and apres ski in the village.... Full review
Source: Heavenly Mountain Resort
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Very shwanky!
Pros: Wicked fast lifts, long blue runs, great apres ski
Cons: Expensive, windy, lifts often close early
I'm an intermediate skiier, which this resort is great for. Mountain run is a whopping 3.2 miles, and sports some great terrain. The ski-in, ski-out is fantastic, and store your skis overnight... Full review
Source: Squaw Valley USA
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Alta + Powder Mtn = Northstar
Pros: Tree skiing, apres ski, long runs
Cons: Parking lot too far and no night skiing
Just went last weekend, and the fresh powder was epic! This resort is great for those happy with blues, with tons of tree skiing. There's plenty o' bars to make the aches... Full review
Source: Northstar-at-Tahoe
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Excellent views, excellent price
Pros: Great views, super cheap, superb for those still learning
Cons: No lodging nearby, slower lifts, small mountain
We went there for MLK week, which was warm & sunny. It's an hour drive from South Tahoe, and there's nowhere closer to stay. It's worth the drive, sporting one of the... Full review
Source: Homewood Mountain Resort
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Fab for intermediate skiiers
Pros: wide wide lanes, nice staff
Cons: some blues more like dark blue
I'm a 'late bloomer' starting skiing >29. Alta is great for those still learning and mastering higher levels. Nice wide and long runs...oh, did I mention NO SNOWBOARDERS??? This place dwarfs most... Full review
Source: Alta Ski Area
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