Kick off the 2018/19 Season with us!

The wait is over: Sierra-at-Tahoe will officially open for the 2018/19 winter season on Friday, November 30 th ! The latest storms that swept the Sierra Crest delivered even more snow than expected, setting us up for some of the best opening day conditions in recent memory. And the better news? There’s more on the way.
Come celebrate the return of winter with us on Friday and you’ll be a part of an awesome first chair celebration, top-to-bottom skiing + riding, and a special “Toast to the Season” that you won’t want to miss! So what’re you waiting for? Clear your schedule, pack the car, and we’ll see you up here.
The Opening Day lo-down:
What | Where | When | Details |
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First Chair Celebration | Grandview Express | 9:00AM | First 100 chairs get a cup of Drink Coffee Do Stuff , a Kind Snack , and limited-run sticker! |
Music + Beer Tasting | Solstice Plaza | 11:45AM-12:30PM | Tasting of Sierra Nevada Brewing beers, Red Bull event truck pumpin' out music |
Toast to the Season! |
Solstice Plaza (Weather Permitting) |
12:00PM | Our beloved General Manager, John Rice, will usher in the 2018/19 season. Cheers! |
Live Music | Sierra Pub | 1:00PM-4:00PM | The Connor Party plays classic rock hits as well as favorites from the 90's - today |
Operating Hours
Weekdays: 9AM to 4PM
Weekends & Holidays: 8:30AM to 4PM
Open Lifts & Carpets
- Grandview Express
- Easy Rider Express
- Nob Hill
- Slider Carpet
- Magic Carpet
*Conditions Permitting* For live updates on lifts and trails, click here .
Please note: *Early season conditions still exist. Watch for unmarked obstacles*
2018/19 Early Season Lift Ticket Rates
Type / Age Group | Single Day Lift Ticket Pricing* | Buy Online |
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Adults (23-64): | $95 | Buy Now |
Young Adult (13-22): | $85 | Buy Now |
Senior (65-69): | $62 | Buy Now |
Child (5-12): | $36 | Buy Now |
Super Senior (70+): | $36 | Buy Now |
Kids 4 & Under (4 & under): | FREE | - |
*No half day tickets will be available. |
Open Food + Beverage Outlets
- Java Junction
- Mama’s Kitchen
- Sierra Pub
Snow Play
Blizzard Mountain (located near F Lot) will be dishin' out fun for the non-skiers in the bunch. Enjoy tubing and snow-play in that fluffy goodness. More details here.
Ski + Snowboard Lessons
It never hurts to start off with a refresher course. Our amazing Ski School family is more than happy to help you and the groms out with all of your riding needs! Book your lessons here .
Need Gear? Let Our Pros Help Ya!
We have a full line of great skis, snowboards, boots + poles at our slope-side rental shops. Plus, our knowledgeable staff is always available to assist you. Check out our rental options

Event season is here bringing the heat with a jam-packed lineup of events. Sunday Women’s Clinics, theme dress up Fridays +more. Whether you're rocking a costume on the slopes, chasing last chair turns, or sending it in the terrain parks, the fun is just getting started!

Your Season Pass comes loaded with perks like Unlimited BFF tickets, bring a Friend for Free on select Fridays + 20% off around the mountain on things like rentals, dining + lessons. PLUS, much much more!