How to Go Skiing in Homewood Mountain, California

The Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada has long been a favorite tourist destination. During the colder months, visitors can choose from a number of ski resorts to enjoy skiing in North California. Homewood Mountain is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe and offers both winter and summer activities. Homewood Mountain has a vertical drop of 1,650 feet and a summit of 7,800 feet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Choose Your Lodging

1. Reserve accommodations through the Homewood Mountain Resort Web site (see Resources below). You'll find the “Lodging” link under “Visitor Info.” You can also book lodging by calling [phone].
2. Rent out a private home for larger groups. Vacation rentals in the Lake Tahoe area of California are popular, and you will find some located within a short distance from Homewood Mountain.
3. Book a “Ski and Stay Package” with participating area hotels. You will find a list and contact information on the Homewood Mountain Web site. Packages are moderately priced and include both room and lift ticket.

Arrange Transportation to Homewood Mountain

4. Fly into a Bay Area airport, such as Oakland, to start your trip to Homewood Mountain. You can then rent a car and drive along I-80 or U.S. Highway 50 to reach 89-South.
5. Book a bus trip from the San Francisco Bay Area to Homewood Mountain. Tour companies offer packages that include round-trip transportation, accommodations, breakfast service, transportation to the mountain from your hotel, as well as in-town shuttle service.

Plan Your Ski Trip to Homewood Mountain

6. Experience natural snow skiing at this resort. Only about 10 percent of the snow coverage is man-made.
7. Ski or snowboard on 100 runs maintained by Ski Homewood. You'll be skiing beside the locals at this popular resort. In fact, ski and snowboard training are often taught by those who have grown up on this mountain.
8. Board down all the runs at Homewood Mountain. All areas are open to snowboarders at this resort, and you can also book lessons if you want to try it out for the first time.
9. Bring your own equipment or rent some at the North Lodge of the resort. You can also book lessons and mountain guide treks at the Lodge.
10. Pay less to ski with the whole family at Homewood Mountain. Kids under 10 have free lift access when accompanied by an adult, and adults over 62 can get very inexpensive lift tickets on some days.
11. Enjoy a warm meal or a quick refreshment at Homewood Mountain's South Lodge. This facility is also available for parties and weddings.
12. Locate a current ski report by clicking on the “Snow Report” link under “Skiing.” You may also want to check out the “Groom Report.”

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to see what accommodations really look like before you arrive.

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