Hhhhmmmm one day? I probably should not respond...I'm a lift ski area kinda guy - basically lazy. We usually do the Tahoe area in late March or early April (before most of the areas close the fun stuff). Typically only do the big four at most - Heavenly (great tree skiing!), Squaw, Alpine and Kirkwood (I do like Kirk). Best lift in Tahoe - KT-22 at Squaw with out a doubt, biggest straight up a mountain vert, huge amount of terrain to ski off it, lots of steep slots, tree and rock slot skiing, big bumps if your into that world (I am), usually no lift lines when I've been there. (Granite area of Squaw probably has some of the most varied almost backcountry skiing, with hike to options). Next best would be Scott Chair at Alpine, rocks, slots, trees, slow triple(?), but all fall line with lots of hidden lines all over the place. Tahoe has an incredible number of ski areas (havent done Rose but would like to). Locals need to respond about all the other small areas - if they are willing. Was thinking about heading into Canada or Colorado for our February ski trip - but maybe we should do Tahoe and hit more of the other areas - kinda like a Glen Plake road trip.
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