Lake Tahoe Ski Safari

Travel through some of America's most jaw-dropping scenery as you drive from the desert city of Reno to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to ski three brilliant resorts - Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood - all on one incredibly affordable lift pass.

You do not need deep pockets to access some of the USA’s deepest snow with the Tahoe Value Pass which provides access to a combined 10,000+ acres of terrain across the three resorts for just £429pp.

Lake Tahoe receives reliably high annual snowfall, blanketing the mountains with an average of six to ten metres of deep and very dry snow. The terrain provides generous skiing options for all ability levels, making this an excellent holiday destination for groups.

Your first stop is cruisey and quiet Northstar, boasting an impressive 3,170 skiable acres (more than Breckenridge) and one of the fastest lifts in America. The resort goes all out to create a friendly atmosphere with traditions such as 'Tost with a view' (complimentary mid-mountain champagne) and daily free smores at 4pm in the village. Save money by opting for the nearby mountain town of Truckee, full of character and echoes of its Old West heritage. We recommend staying in the stunning 4* Gravity Haus Truckee, a modern yet authentic lodging experience with the phenomenal Stella Truckee restaurant.

From Northstar, you'll drive a spectacular journey south along the lake's eastern shore to Heavenly. This huge resort (a staggering 4,800 acres!) straddles the California and Nevada state line and receives over six metres of snowfall annually. 80% of this giant is classed as intermediate and they have widened several runs in recent years, allowing plenty more space for Super-G turns while soaking in the California sun. The sweeping views of the lake below are also spectacular. On the weekend, you can kick your ski's  off and let your hair down with DJ Snow Cat playing weekend sets from 12pm at the bottom of Comet and Dipper throughout the season. We recommend staying in the lively lakeside town of South Lake Tahoe directly below, where with just one walk along Lake Tahoe Boulevard, you'll see the array of bars, restaurants, casinos and authentic converted motels.

Your final stop, Kirkwood, turns up the dial on wild, steep rides. This relatively unknown ski area offers some of the most authentic freeride terrain outside of Alaska. But it’s not all steep and there are some wonderfully fun, green and blue groomed runs to enjoy too. The Sunrise Chair offers access to amazing intermediate and advanced in-bounds off-piste riding and skiing, and The Wall, a challenging descent with a vertical drop start, is there to test the best of us - we know, we've tried it!

Skiing in Lake Tahoe offers the ultimate road-tripping, powder skiing, bucket-list experience: true American skiing at its finest.