Off-piste wilderness skiing, flawlessly groomed cruiser runs and wide open bowls of powder make Alpine Meadows a bastion of Sierra Nevada skiing and snowboarding. This resort’s high valley floor (6,835 feet) guarantees abundant snowfall. Even better than the snow is the terrain which covers 2,400 acres of glades, groomers, and the resort’s famous steeps. Its multitude of fall-lines offer views of cobalt-colored Lake Tahoe from nearly every run. Best of all are Alpine’s “Adventure Zones,” which provide a backcountry style experience within the ski-patrolled boundary. Its mountainside restaurant, The Chalet, is located in a nest of pine trees midway up the mountain. It’s a great place to rendezvous and sit on the deck and enjoy sandwiches, quiche and homemade soups.
The new après-ski hot spot at Alpine Meadows is the Last Chair Bar & Grill. Located in the lodge just steps from your real last chair, the Last Chair Bar & Grill features favorite drafts and micro brews, select wines, and delicious appetizers like artisan cheese plates, sausage and sauerkraut platters, and gourmet flatbread pizzas. Live music in the Last Chair is a tried-and-true transition from ski boots to dancing shoes.
Down the road, the bar in the historic River Ranch Lodge is a local gathering place with front row views of the Truckee River. A day of exploring Alpine’s legendary terrain is religiously followed by gathering at River Ranch. 

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