We are Cashless
Beginning Winter 2023-24, we’ve gone cashless! Stash your cash in the piggy bank and use your card, smartwatch or smartphone to tap, swipe or chip at all locations across the resort. Easy + less fuss = faster to the fun!
- Bring cash with you. Cash may still be used as a form of gratuity for your favorite instructor or service staff. (There are no ATM’s nosite).
- Season Passholders can load money onto their card to use throughout the resort and receive the bonus of an extra 10% to use as you choose. E.g. put $100 on your pass, for $110 in value to use on the things you buy most!
- Load up your Season Pass at any sales location including the Season Pass Office, Rentals, Sierra Mtn Sports, onsite eateries or by phone.
Parking
Parking is based on mountain capacity and is on a first come-first served basis. Possessing a purchased product from Sierra does not guarantee entrance or a parking spot. We suggest arriving early as parking fills up quickly on weekends, peak days, holidays + powder days. We plan to open the Sierra parking lots by 7 am every day during the winter season but this can vary based on weather.
Stay connected on + off the mountain
There’s a lot of information to wrangle when visiting a ski resort. We all want to know precisely how much snow fell overnight, how the mountain and road conditions are, what events are going on and other need-to-know information. Luckily, the Sierra-at-Tahoe Mobile App and text alerts are here to help!
Plus, our email subscription service is here to bring you the relevant news YOU want to read. We’ll keep you up on all things Sierra, give you the latest scoop on our parks and conditions, let you know about deals, or alert you when it dumps 6+ inches overnight!
With these platforms, you’ll get the latest 411 coming out of your favorite resort.
Mobile App | Text Alerts | Newsletter
Skip the Ticket Line + Go Directly to the Lift
Your lift ticket or 3-PAK will be RFID enabled, meaning a chip inside of it will automatically open a gate to allow you to load the lift once you have your card. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth experience:
- After purchasing ticket(s) online, print your QR code from home or save the confirmation email on your phone.
- When you arrive, head to a pickup box located next to ticket windows in the base area for contactless service.
- Using your phone or printed email, scan the QR code.
- Your RFID card(s) will print. Place card in left-side pocket.
- Proceed to lift and enjoy your day!
If you’re new to RFID passes, you can learn more about some dos and don’ts on our RFID page here.
Our BEST deal is the Sierra 3-PAK!
Sierra-at-Tahoe 3-PAK Lift Tickets are valid any day, including holidays and get you skiing/riding for $85/day!
Arrive early and leave before 3:00 p.m. or after 5:00 p.m. on busy weekends & holidays
Arrive early to get closer parking spots, the best selection of rental gear and fresh tracks! The Sierra rental shops open at 8:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
Reserve Kids Lessons in advance to save time and be more prepared!
Children’s lessons do fill up quickly so be sure to make a reservation. Call 530.659.7453 x150 to reserve a spot, or book a Children's Lesson online.
Arrive by 8:00 a.m. for your Adult Ski/Snowboard or Wild Mountain Children's Ski/Snowboard Lesson
Ski/Snowboard School Lessons hit the slopes for full-day + morning lessons at 10:00 a.m and you'll need time to arrive at the mountain, sign-in and pick up your rental equipment (if needed). Your best bet is to arrive early so you'll have enough time to enjoy a day on the slopes bettering your skills!
Eat lunch before 11:30 a.m. or after 1:30 p.m. on busy weekends & holidays
Head for Solstice Eatery and Corkscrew Bar on the Solstice Plaza, or grab lunch on the hill at the 360º Smokehouse BBQ inside the Grandview Lodge or the Baja Grill at the bottom of West Bowl for mouth-watering grub and lighter crowds. Outdoor dining and to-go options will be available with expanded outdoor seating, weather permitting.
Ski More - Wait Less with the Fast Pass
Access the priority "Fast Pass" lane with a one-day Fast Pass ticket sold at any ticket window. A valid lift ticket or season pass is also required.
More details are available in person at the pass office, any ticket window.
Utilize the Preferred Parking lots
Park just steps from the slopes and avoid having to carry gear from the outer reaches of the parking lots with Sierra’s Preferred Parking, available for just $35 per day.
More details are available in person at the pass office, any ticket window.
Drive to Sierra Often?
Take the stress out of your commute and enjoy Preferred Parking any day throughout the 2025/26 season. Head to parking lot "C" for up close parking year round.
All other guest parking lots at Sierra are FREE, regardless of the day and how many people are packed into your vehicle.
Pass blacked out? You can still ski!
Any passholder with holiday blackout dates can purchase a full-day lift ticket at our afternoon rates. Or, if you are heading home but want to get in a few morning turns, turn in today's lift ticket by 12:30 p.m. to get $10 off the next visit. You’ll get home before the crowds and get a deal on your next trip!
Use Overnight Ski/Snowboard Check
Who couldn't use one less thing to worry about? Leave your gear at the mountain and make it easier on yourself. Sierra-at-Tahoe offers overnight ski & snowboard check service for only $3! Or drop your equipment off in our Repair Shop for an overnight tune-up.
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!