Tahoe City, CA
Granlibakken Tahoe
Family Snow Days Start Here
Book Sledding
Safe family fun, with the sled included.
Reserve a Spot
Enjoy a dedicated sledding hill designed for a no-hassle Tahoe snow day. Choose between day and disco night sledding, explore both slopes, and make some winter memories together.
Lift Tickets & Rentals
An easier way to get the family on the snow.
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Affordable lift tickets, season passes, convenient rentals, and free parking make it simple for beginners or those just getting back into it to spend the day skiing or snowboarding.
Book a Lesson
A welcoming place to learn and build confidence.
Find an Instructor
Private and group ski and snowboard lessons help kids and adults learn at their own pace on an approachable ski hill just five minutes from Tahoe City.
Everything You Need for a Tahoe Snow Day
Plan your family’s day on the snow all in one place. Book sledding, lift tickets, lessons, rentals, and lodging ahead of time.
Sledding
Most popularEnjoy a dedicated sled hill with sleds included.
Book a sessionLift Tickets & Passes
Day passes for the whole family for under $200.
Buy ticketsSnow Schoolers Lessons
Private and group lessons help skiers and riders of all ages learn in a pressure-free atmosphere.
Find an instructorRentals
Skis, snowboards, boots, poles and helmets are available in a range of sizes.
Reserve gearStay the Night
Lodge rooms and townhomes steps from the hill, so the morning starts on the snow, not in the car.
Book lodgingWhy Granlibakken?
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
A smaller, approachable hill means families can spend less time navigating a massive resort and more time enjoying the snow together. It's a comfortable setting for first turns, new skills and plenty of winter fun.
AFFORDABLE
A family of four can ski at Granlibakken for less than the cost of a single lift ticket at some of Tahoe's larger resorts. It's an affordable way to introduce the kids to skiing or snowboarding and enjoy a winter day together.
EASY
Parking, rentals, lessons, lift tickets and sledding are all close together just minutes from downtown Tahoe City. Plan ahead and buy online, arrive and get straight to the fun.
Lesson Prices
Private Lesson Prices
Holiday pricing applies during Holiday week (Dec 25 to Jan 3) and Ski & Skate week (Feb 13 to Feb 22).
The final price of a private lesson depends on the number of students in your party. Prices below are for one student; each additional student adds $55, or $95 with rentals.
| Lesson | Daily rate | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1hr Early-bird (8:45am) | $85 | $99 |
| 1hr Privates (10am, 11:15am, 1:15pm, 2:30pm) | $145 | $170 |
| Half-days (10am or 1:15pm start) | $290 | $340 |
| Full-days (10am start) | $435 | upon request |
| Lesson | Daily rate | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1hr Early-bird (8:45am) | $125 | $140 |
| 1hr Privates (10am, 11:15am, 1:15pm, 2:30pm) | $185 | $210 |
| Half-days (10am or 1:15pm start) | $330 | $380 |
| Full-days (10am start) | $475 | upon request |
Group Lessons
Holiday pricing applies during Holiday week (Dec 25 to Jan 3) and Ski & Skate week (Feb 13 to Feb 22).
Group lessons run in the afternoon slot, 2-4pm.
| Lesson | Daily rate | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Without rental equipment | $99 | $130 |
| With rental equipment | $140 | $180 |
Where Is Granlibakken?
Granlibakken Tahoe is tucked into the trees just five minutes south of downtown Tahoe City, with easy access from Highway 89. Whether you're visiting from the Bay Area, Sacramento, Reno or elsewhere in Northern California, it's an approachable home base for a family winter getaway.
By car
- Tahoe City
- 5 min south on Highway 89
- Truckee
- 25 min via Highway 89 South
- Reno airport (RNO)
- 1 hr 15 min via I-80 West to Truckee
- Sacramento (SMF)
- 2 hr via I-80 East to Truckee
- San Francisco
- 3 hr 40 min via I-80 East to Truckee
Rideshare
- From Tahoe City
- Under 10 min
- From Kings Beach
- 22 min, closer to 45 on a busy day
- From Truckee
- 25 min, up to an hour on snowy Saturdays
- From South Lake
- 50 min, longer when Highway 89 closes at Emerald Bay
Flying in
- Reno (RNO)
- Closest, with direct flights from most major US airports
- San Francisco (SFO)
- Best for international connections
Winter drive times assume clear roads. After a storm of six inches or more, Highway 89 around Emerald Bay often closes and the only route from South Lake is counter-clockwise through Incline, which adds at least an hour.