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Lake tahoe area lft passes - Best way to buy?
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Hi Guys, We are off to Heavenly end of Feb for 2 weeks, and are looking into a deal on lift tickets. I think I am right in assuming it will be cheaper to buy before I go, right? Ideally, we would like an interchangeable 6 or 8 day pass, and would be interested to hear from anyone who has purchased anything similar! Smile
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Personally I bought daily as I didn't want to be tied to Heavenly area and the area pass was no better value. Especially when you went to some resorts that are much cheaper...like Kirkwood, Mt Rose etc... If you can get a deal on one and are happy then go for it. I'd think of South Lake Tahoe as a base though.
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I'd think of South Lake Tahoe as a base though.


Depends on what you want wink If its casinos and glitz yes, if its varied ski mountains then no. South lake gives you easy access to 3 main mountains North Lake gives you 7. Its fairly easy to drive via North Lake and South Lake and wont eat into your skiing time that much Smile

Sutts, you could get a pass for the Big 6 - although I think it covers 7 mountains now. But some of those mountains day rates are cheaper than a day cost on the pass. Also some resorts have mid week offers which make them cheaper still. Check out the resorts websites for details.
When we were there for 14 days we purchased a 6 day interchagable and paid on the gate for the rest Smile
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Bones wrote:
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I'd think of South Lake Tahoe as a base though.


Depends on what you want wink If its casinos and glitz yes, if its varied ski mountains then no. South lake gives you easy access to 3 main mountains North Lake gives you 7. Its fairly easy to drive via North Lake and South Lake and wont eat into your skiing time that much Smile

Sutts, you could get a pass for the Big 6 - although I think it covers 7 mountains now. But some of those mountains day rates are cheaper than a day cost on the pass. Also some resorts have mid week offers which make them cheaper still. Check out the resorts websites for details.
When we were there for 14 days we purchased a 6 day interchagable and paid on the gate for the rest Smile


I agree, but he is staying at South Lake Tahoe so didn't want to discuss the merits of North v's South !! I lived in Squaw Valley for 2 seasons so know the area very well. My main point was to not ski Heavenly that much and use as a base. If there haven't been regular recent big snow falls then the drive from South Lake to Squaw and Alpine is very quick via Emerald bay, however it's often closed so you have to go the whole way round the wrong way.

The to me causes a big problem when you are staying in Tahoe City and want to ski Kirwood...that then a 2 hour drive and a loss leader really.. Hence why I stay on the South Shore more often nowadays.

Also cost !!! Try finding reasonable accommodation in and around Squaw / Alpine !!!!! You can get 14 nights in South Lake Tahoe from £550 including flights per person !! If you can break £1000 i'd be suprised in Squaw. In a typical week i'd try and cover the following.

1. Heavenly
2. Kirkwood
3. Alpine
4. Squaw
5. Mt Rose
6. Kirwood again !

If two weeks then more at each and add in a few others...

Great place though Smile
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ps..women ski free on some days at some resorts so check that out (if it still exists) and plan around those deals... Very Happy
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Thanks guys, We have now purchased Heavenly season passes for $379, not much more than a 6 day pass. We are now free to ski Heavenly as and when we like, and then take up deals at the other resorts as required,

Regards, Sutts


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