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Squaw Valley vs. Kirkwood?

Which ski resort is better? I’m heading up to Lake Tahoe in awhile with my brother and dad- all beginners. So for those who have went to one or both resorts, which did you like better? And which sport do you recommend learning- skiing or snowboarding?

I personally enjoy squaw valley as a mountain because it has a lot more terrain and an awesome village. However it is not as family friendly as kirkwood, the employees are not as helpful or friendly as those in kirkwood. There are typically not a whole lot of lift lines at kirkwood and the lines aren’t terrible at squaw this time of year either.

Also it depends where your staying in Tahoe, if you in Tahoe city or Truckee (not actually part of Tahoe), kirkwood is about an hour twenty drive while squaw is 10-15 minutes tops. If your staying near Meyers or south lake kirkwood is way closer.

Since you are beginners I would recommend kirkwood because the lessons are better and the environment is more beginner & family friendly. I would also recommend skiing unless you like a bruised bottom and ego. The first three days on a snowboard are brutal, but it gets easier after that. Skiing is easier at first but you do not improve quite as quickly.

First time Snowboarding – Lake Tahoe

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