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2 great powder days in early August
Pros: Great terrain, great snow
Cons: slow lifts
We rode Nevados de Chillan the first week of August. It was dumping the day we arrived and through the night so we had 2 great powder days. Even the groomers were... Full review
Source: Termas de Chillan
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One of the best rides in Tahoe
Pros: Great runs and great powder.
Cons: Very antiquated/spartan accomodations
Sierra isn't as fancy as her boring, overrated sister Northstar, but the runs and the snow are much better. You can find super long blues that traverse the mountain or steep blacks... Full review
Source: Sierra-at-Tahoe
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Hit Kirkwood on a powder day.
Pros: Great terrain and deep pow
Cons: Avalanch control went on into the day, super slow chairs.
I hit Kirwood with friends after/during some serious dump in mid January. Kirk is definitely my favorite Tahoe Area mountain. Great terrain and advanced riders will be entertained on the lift that... Full review
Source: Kirkwood
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First Weekend of '09
Pros: Good Steeps
Cons: Takes longer for snowpack to build
Headed up to Sugar Bowl for the first weekend of '09 with 3 friends. Its a pretty straight shot from the Bay Area and a quick exit being so close to Donner... Full review
Source: Sugar Bowl Resort
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