South Lake Tahoe hosts three main resorts - Heavenly Ski Resort right in South Lake Tahoe, Sierra at Tahoe just 15 miles southwest, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort 34 miles south. Other ski resorts close by South Lake Tahoe include Homewood Resort (23 miles away), Palisades Tahoe (27 miles away) and Mt. Rose (37 miles away). With a wide variety of resorts and terrain to choose from, South Lake Tahoe is a great place to visit for your next ski trip.
The town of South Lake Tahoe features a wide variety of coffee shops, restaurants, craft breweries and (Nevada side) casinos. Off-piste activities include many miles of snowshoe trails in the nearby Tahoe National Forest, ice skating at the Heavenly village rink, and much more.
South Lake Tahoe ski rentals cost $49 per day on average for a performance package. TripOutside has vetted the absolute best shops to save you time and money on your South Lake Tahoe ski rentals. Our top-rated outfitters have sport, performance and demo packages featuring the best ski brands. Whether you want to pick your gear up on the mountain, in town, or have it delivered straight to you - we've got you covered!