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Located on the California/Nevada border, Lake Tahoe is an ideal vacation getaway. This year-round resort area has incredible skiing in the winter and spring, and then it turns into a summer vacation destination for boaters and water skiers. However, year round it is a gamblers paradise.
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There are 3 main ski areas in Lake Tahoe: Squaw Valley, Heavenly and Northstar. There are 18 different mountains to choose from. You can try a different mountain each day.
What is so interesting about Lake Tahoe is that you can ski or snowboard during the day and gamble and party in the Vegas-style casinos at night. There is no time to sleep. You can just enjoy one big, fantastic vacation!
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| Heavenly Mountain Information |
| Top Elevation: | 10,067 ft | 3,068 m |
| Base Elevation | 6,540 ft | 1,993 m |
| Vertical Drop | 3,527 ft | 1,075 m |
| Annual Snowfall: | 360 in | 914 cm |
| Number of Lifts: | 30 | |
| Lift Capacity: | 29,000 skiers an hour |
| Snowboarding: | Yes | |
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| Trail Ratings |
 | Beginner | 20% |
 | Intermediate | 45% |
 | Expert | 35% |
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| Northstar at Tahoe Mountain Information |
| Top Elevation: | 8,610 ft | 2,624 m |
| Base Elevation | 6,330 ft | 1,929 m |
| Vertical Drop | 2,280 ft | 695 m |
| Annual Snowfall: | 350 in | 889 cm |
| Number of Lifts: | 16 | |
| Lift Capacity: | 21,800 skiers an hour |
| Snowboarding: | Yes | |
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| Trail Ratings |
| Beginner | 25% |
| Intermediate | 50% |
| Expert | 25% |
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| Squaw Valley Mountain Information |
| Top Elevation: | 9,050 ft | 2,758 m |
| Base Elevation | 6,200 ft | 1,890 m |
| Vertical Drop | 2,850 ft | 869 m |
| Annual Snowfall: | 450 in | 1,143 cm |
| Number of Lifts: | 33 | |
| Lift Capacity: | 49,000 skiers an hour |
| Snowboarding: | Yes | |
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| Trail Ratings |
| Beginner | 25% |
| Intermediate | 45% |
| Expert | 30% |
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