Homewood Mountain Resort

Lake views on every run and rare Tahoe cat skiing.

A quiet West Shore hill that drops almost to the water, with lake views from all 66 runs. A new eight-seat gondola from the lakefront base is due for winter 2026–27, and guided snowcat days run on Ellis Peak. Lower elevation means thin snow in dry years, but crowds are rare.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,650 ft

Summit

7,880 ft

Skiable terrain

1,260 acres

Trails

66

Lifts

7

Average snowfall

450″ a year

Longest run

2 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 15%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 45%

What’s here besides skiing

• Cat skiing
• Terrain park
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• Opening dayDecember (target)Usually

  Opening day and new gondola

  The season opens with the new lakefront gondola to a future mid-mountain lodge site.

Where to stay

• lodgeGranlibakken Tahoe

  Historic resort with rooms and townhomes, pools, a spa and breakfast when you book direct.

  15 min drive
• hotelBasecamp Tahoe City

  Playful boutique hotel in Tahoe City.

  15 min drive
• innWest Shore Café & Inn

  Boutique inn and lakeside restaurant across the road from the base.

  Across the road
• cabinTahoma Meadows B&B Cottages

  Cottages in the pines at Tahoma, just south of Homewood.

  5 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Homewood Snowcat Adventures · On site

  Private full-day guided cat skiing on Ellis Peak for up to eight people, about $4,500 a group.

• Sugar Pine Point State Park · 10 min drive

  Cross-country trails on the 1960 Olympic nordic course.

• West Shore Café · Across the road

  Lakeside dining across the road from the lifts.

• Granlibakken sled hill · 15 min drive

  Sledding and a small ski hill in Tahoe City.

Après and nightlife

• 89 Bar & Grill

  Smash burgers at the base and après until last call.

• Big Blue View Bar

  Mid-mountain bar with a huge lake view and DJs on Saturdays.

• West Shore Café

  Lakeside bar and restaurant across the road.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• Sacramento · about 2 hr
• San Francisco · about 3.75 hr

Directions in Google Maps