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Boreal Overview

http://www.rideboreal.com (530) 426-3666

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Boreal

Boreal, conveniently located on Interstate 80 in Northern California’s Lake Tahoe Region, is a mountain that has a strong following of jibbers and freestyle skiers and riders alike. Boreal is open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., and is usually one of the first Northern California ski resorts to open for the skiing and riding season. Boreal is home to 4 terrain parks each offering a variety of jumps, rails, jibs and other features to satisfy park skiers and riders, and the new Woodward at Tahoe facility is perfect for progressing freestyle skills. Boreal also features a variety of lesson and rental options to choose from.

Elevation

  • Summit
    7750ft
  • Vertical Drop
    500ft
  • Base
    7200ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

15%

Expert Runs

0%

Terrain Parks

4

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

480 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 8
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 2
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 3
  • Double Chairs: 1
  • Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 39

96161 Truckee, CA 96160

California

United States

Phone: (530) 426-3666

info@borealski.com

Boreal Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 10/26/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/14/2013

Projected Days Open: 150

Days Open Last Year: 150

Years Open: 48

Average Snowfall: 400"

Boreal Reviews

  • by docmenach 25th February 2013
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 0

    Surpisingly good

    Pros: Low price, fun
    Cons: Small

     
  • by mcallahan77 21st February 2013
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 3

    Boreal Mountain Resort

    Pros: Great place to check out. Best parks in Tahoe
    Cons: Lack of vertical rise

     
  • by txnewbie 6th January 2012
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 0
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 0

    No frill

    Pros: good beginner lessons package
    Cons: crowded and very short runs for beginners

     
  • by royyer3 29th November 2011
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 0

    Riding @ boreal

    Pros: Pretty sweet terrain park setup.
    Cons: Wish there was more snow. Dang mother nature =).

     

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Skier Kyle Murphy enjoying the early season snow at Boreal.

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Boral, Boreale, Boreel, Borial, Boriel, Boriol, Borreal

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