Homewood

Homewood, United States

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Homewood

Homewood Ski Resort offers stunning lake views and varied terrain. It's a favorite for those seeking both adventure and relaxation.

 Summary

Nestled on the western shore of Lake Tahoe, Homewood Ski Resort features a cozy atmosphere with a range of skiing options. With its scenic vistas and excellent snow conditions, it caters to both families and seasoned skiers alike.

The ski area of Homewood is at an altitude of 1,899m 6,230ft .

Homewood is part of the Lake Tahoe ski area with access to 259km 161 miles of downhill skiing, with 84 marked pistes, served by a total of 29 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Homewood itself (57 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Lake Tahoe ski resorts of Boreal, Diamond Peak, Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Sugar Bowl.

The ski resort itself is at 1,899m 6,230ft , so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,402m 7,881ft , snow cover is generally reliable.

 Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Quail Face'.

Snow and Weather

Homewood typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 150 inches during the season. For the latest snow reports and up-to-date conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.

When will it snow in Homewood?

The next notable snow forecast is 6cm 2in , expected on 16 November, with around 19cm 7in forecast over the next 7 days.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Skiing

Homewood boasts over 1,260 skiable acres, with an elevation reaching 2,530 meters at its summit. Noteworthy runs include the steep and challenging 'The Face' and the long, scenic 'East Peak,' accessed by lifts such as the Quail Chair and Old Homewood Mountain.

Homewood offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Ski Lessons in Homewood

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Homewood Ski Schools and Homewood Ski Instructors.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders will appreciate Homewood's terrain parks, including the dedicated 'Homewood Terrain Park' and 'Mini Park,' which offer features for all skill levels. The varied terrain allows for both freestyle fun and powder cruising.

Location and Map

Where is Homewood?

This ski resort is in Snohomish, California, United States.

Map

Tap for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.

How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Homewood is Chicago O'Hare, 44 minutes drive away.

Reno Tahoe, Sacramento, Mitchell/Milwaukee, Louisville and Chico Muni airports are all within three hours drive.

Chicago O'Hare and Reno Tahoe are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Homewood Ski Resort is easily accessible via major routes, located about 15 miles from both Truckee and South Lake Tahoe. The nearest major airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, approximately 60 miles away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 6,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Homewood open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Aprés Ski

After skiing, unwind at the lively West Shore Café, which offers lakeside views and delicious cuisine. For a more relaxed experience, try the cozy atmosphere at the Homewood Mountain Resort's bar, serving craft beers and cocktails.