What Tahoe Ski Town is the best to SKI BUM in?

Question

I'm a 23 year old female, living in Manhattan, and have recently made the decision that it's finally time to go be a ski bum. I'm really excited, but have limited West Coast knowledge (debating between Tahoe and Colorado). I'm laid back, love beer and sports bars, good food, and places with character. I'm looking for a great mountain and a great little ski town. If you could move to any west coast ski town...which one would it be and why? (I know i recently posted a similar question, w/o Tahoe included tho...feel free to post again). Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Depends on your budget. In Tahoe take a look at Truckee its a small town near Squaw, Northstar, Alpine Meddows and many more hills. Its a great ski town and still affordable on resort wages. Mammoth has a great vibe to it, but limited mountains around you. If your looking for a great over all town ie. good people, great hills and good times my bet is Truckee Ca.

Answer 2

Well it all depends on what you like.

Tahoe City on Tahoe's north shore can fill your call for a little ski town.  It has quick access to both Squaw and Alpine Meadows.  At times, it feels too little if you know what I mean.

Truckee is just  a little further up the road and a bit bigger.  Although it takes longer to get to Squaw and Alpine, it's quicker to get to Sugar Bowl and North Star. You will find a lot of the locals who work at the nearby resorts live in Truckee.

The biggest ski town at Tahoe is South Lake Tahoe. Heavenly is right there and it offers the best season pass deal at the Lake.  For nightlife, South Lake is constantly ranked as one of SKI magazine's best.  There are great local bars, great food and do not forget the Casino's!  They by far offer the best nightly fun.

If you go to Killington, you'd prefer South Lake Tahoe. If you're into Stowe or Sugarbush, then I 'd steer you towards either Truckee or Tahoe City.

Answer 3

come to colorado! steamboat is where its at!  steamboat has some sick trees, and everything else.

be here or be square jk