[Don Plumley]

Learned to ski in the Tahoe basin. Still my favorite spot in the world. Been to Taos, to Austria, Vail, etc. The lake views are awesome!

Alpine Meadows has nice terrain, good coverage, everything from Cornice to Flats. Nice trees too. Better protection if it is windy.

If you like Taos, then Sugar Bowl might be a good fit. Recently renovated.

Squaw Valley is worth the day, some of the best extreme skiing and is much more friendly than in the 80's. Cold on windy days, though.

Northwood is groomers delight. A bit artificial, but if you are of that certain age, or have kids, it'll do.

Squaw, Alpine and Northwood are the North Shore "Big Three".

Heavenly in South Shore is great, needs lots of snow though. You can ski from CA to NV and back, lake views are the best.

Another south of South Shore spot is Kirkwood - even more Taos-like. but you must stay in South Shore.

We're headed back to North Shore (Tahoe City) this April (went over New Year's as well). Drop me a note if you want more explicit advice.

Happy Turns,

Don