We went this past Winter. First time bringing the family to the snow, so just wanted to take it easy. Employees were very laidback. Our kiddo loved the indoor bunker area and the paths were clear enough for our stroller. Definitely recommend coming early when it's not too crowded. By afternoon the whole place was packed. They probably take in way more people than they should. Prices for one day are pretty hefty, but if you were to get a season pass and come frequently, then I think it would be a way better deal. read more

Went on a Saturday to take a beginner's class that comes packaged with a full-day lift pass. They actually offer some pretty good deals, since the lift ticket alone can sometimes cost about the same as the package that includes the lesson, lift ticket, and equipment rentals. Even though I'm not a beginner, I opted to join the class so I could stay with my group. The resort itself is pretty and has a few decent runs from the top, though there are somewhat limited options for getting to the summit. Because of this, the lift lines were often long. It also didn't seem like there were attendants managing how people loaded onto the chairs, so the four-seaters were frequently going up with only two people. That definitely made the wait times longer than they needed to be. The lesson itself was neither great nor bad. It mostly offered an opportunity to have someone supervise and guide you as you make your way down the easier slopes. read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

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Boreal Mountain is so far my favorite place to ski. It's very gentle and beginner-friendly, which makes it a great place to learn. The prices are also reasonable. We did the beginner class, which came with rentals and an all-day lift ticket! such a great deal. I really liked that the lift ticket didn't limit which slopes I could access. When I called Mt. Rose, they told me their beginner class also includes an all-day lift ticket, but it only allows access to the beginner lifts (and there are only three). My husband is a very good skier and has been skiing since he was 6 years old. He took the class with me so I wouldn't be alone. If we had gone to Mt. Rose, he would have missed out on the more advanced slopes (which I wouldn't go on anyway since I know my limits). I'm glad we chose Boreal so he could still enjoy the higher-level runs while I stayed comfortable on beginner terrain. The service was also very fast. We got our boots and ski equipment within 15 minutes. At one point, I accidentally returned my equipment because I thought my husband was done for the day after coming back from a higher-level slope. But he actually wanted to go again with me on the beginner slopes! After I explained the situation, Boreal let me re-rent the equipment at no extra cost. I showed my armband that confirmed I was in the class that included rentals, and they were very understanding. Overall, Boreal is definitely my go-to ski place. We'll be back! read more

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As a beginner with 2 little beginners, I greatly appreciated this place and the cozy size relative to the major Tahoe resorts. I would say it's similar in size to dodge ridge with more accessible greens near the entrance. Pros: 2 lifts to greens are right up front. Learners and lessons have a good sequestered area, not Connected to other trails. Lesson teachers were a saint with my difficult son - he's finally surviving the bunny slope after a 90 minutes lesson! Cafeteria food isn't bad (but pricey as with everywhere) Snow condition was wonderful ! Very cold so not icy, fluffy and soft No extra price for parking close by (but lot is small) Cons: Lesson / rental line is a bit confusing Nowhere to sit in the lodge with a ton of table campers but seems to be a universal problem read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

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Although the resort is on the smaller side compared to other resorts near by, it's conveniently located right off the freeway, options for rentals, parking lot is close and the lodge is big and has tons of food options to choose from. While in between taking breaks we stopped in at the lodge for some lunch. We got chicken tenders which were warm and crispy! The lifts had no lines and were easy to hop on. We had a great time! read more

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I hate the sunshine lol so I don't do snow when it's this hot and sunny, but my kids and their dad are having a great time. Prices are reasonable and my daughter especially liked Emma! My daughter's friends and some family have said the staff isn't particularly very nice lol, but my middle kid told me to specifically call out Emma for being amazing and kept telling me how nice she is. So, thank you so much to Emma for going above and beyond to make my kid feel like she had a friend for the day on the slopes lol. We usually do Tahoe city or south lake, even north shore... this was actually our first time back in the donner/truckee area since like, ? 15-20 yrs ago. But our kids are at a weird stage in their ski skill set lol where this place is a perfect fit for them right now. Looking forward to coming back next season! Recommend this place, and love the access to the parking lot to the restrooms. read more

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Back in the day, when I used to go boarding just with friends, I would hit up the big resorts like Northstar and Heavenly. Now that I have a kid, though, Boreal is the perfect spot. I know that sounds crazy but Boreal has the best mountain with mini terrain parks for beginners and black star terrain for advanced riders. Originally, we started going there because they have the best priced packages for kids group lessons, rental equipment, and lift tickets. Once I realized how affordable that was, I stopped packing my own gear and just took a small lesson each time to elevate my ride. It's a good thing, since my kid is 13 now, and can almost outboard me, already. Anyway, we appreciate Boreal. They really made and continue to make snowboarding possible for us to afford. See ya there! read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

I love boreal particularly the runs. But the cafeteria service is terrible. There was a blonde girl checking us out and was giving me disgusting side eyes and didn't say a word to me or the other person I was with EVEN after they tipped her! Attitude is everything when you're working for a company, you want people to continue to want to pay money into your establishment. Makes it less special. Other than that boreals ski runs are fun. read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

We visited Boreal Tahoe Ski Resort for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The tubing was a fun experience for the whole family--shoutout to Camila, one of the only kind and helpful staff members we encountered. Unfortunately, the resort was extremely understaffed, the bathrooms were dirty, and although their website says snow play is allowed, we weren't permitted to build a snowman. The food was decent but overpriced, which we expected. The scenery itself is beautiful, and the slopes were good. It was nice that there was heating, and the walk from the parking lot wasn't too bad either. I'm not trying to be overly negative--it wasn't a terrible experience--but nothing really stood out in a memorable way aside from the tubing. You should be able to book tubing in advance from the website for a cheaper price than purchasing on site... if my memory serves me correctly. If it's your closest option, it's worth checking out for a quick trip. But if you have other choices, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Paid for 90 minutes of snow tubing... Definitely overpriced to begin with the area is really basic and it's far away from all the other services. No restrooms! We wasted an hour of our time because they are not currently accepting QR codes and you have to go back to get a physical ticket to go on the tubes. No accommodations no exceptions no refunds we will never be back or spend money here again. read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - The worst snow tubing place ever! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

I snowboarded over 20 times at Boreal this past season and had an overall great experience. I initially got the season pass bundle that includes three group lessons, which cost a little over $400. While the lessons themselves were just okay (about six people per group, so not much individual attention), the instructors were friendly and covered the basics well. Honestly, I mainly got the package for the season pass rather than the instruction, and it was definitely worth it. Boreal is a solid resort for learning how to snowboard. There's a good range of terrain--starting from the magic carpet and green runs to a solid mix of blues. For a relatively small resort, they make good use of their space. If you're into park riding, they also offer a good variety of features (rails, boxes, jumps, and even a half pipe), and it looks like they refresh them every few weeks, which keeps things fun and interesting. One of the biggest highlights is their night skiing. As far as I know, Boreal is the only resort in Tahoe that offers night skiing all the way up to 8 PM. Being able to hit the slopes after work or extend your day on the mountain was a huge plus and made the season pass even more valuable. The lodge itself has a fun and welcoming atmosphere. There's a cool bar inside that's perfect for relaxing between runs or winding down after a long day. On weekends, they even had live music, which added to the vibe. For families or anyone taking a break indoors, there's also a pool table and a few arcade games that are great for kids (or adults looking to kill time between laps). Boreal's location is another big perk--it's right off I-80, making it one of the most accessible resorts in the Tahoe area. Parking was usually easy to find, especially on Sundays and Mondays. Saturdays were more crowded, as expected, but still manageable. The lodge facilities are spacious and practical. I appreciated the available outlets--we brought a water kettle and made hot ramen a few times, which was a nice money-saving trick. Food-wise, they offer items like poke bowls, chicken tenders, and fries, but I didn't try any since prices were on the higher side. We rented gear for one day and tried out Burton Step-Ons, which were a fun experience--I'm seriously considering buying a pair. Boreal also has an on-site repair shop and a separate building called Woodward, where you can practice tricks on trampolines or skateboard indoors. I didn't use it myself, but it looked like a great facility for off-snow training. Other highlights: * Staff were consistently friendly and helpful * Bathrooms were clean and well-kept * Runs were groomed daily * Lockers are available, but I just stored my gear under benches with no issues A couple of minor downsides: the group lessons are expensive for what you get, and weekends can get busy. Boreal isn't on the Epic or Ikon Pass, so I might not be back unless they offer another affordable season pass. I did hear they have a heavily discounted Friday deal once a month, which could be a great option if you're just looking for a day trip. All in all, Boreal was a fantastic place to learn and ride consistently. Between the convenience, night skiing, friendly staff, and bonus amenities like the bar, pool table, and arcade games, it's a great value for beginner to intermediate riders or families looking for a fun day in the snow. read more

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A small and approachable mountain perfect for young families and newbies. I arrived on the early side and had no problem with the free parking. My son does the 3 class get a free season pass promo. The classes were fine for 90 minutes - not cheap, but doable. We're here during a holiday week, and it was 1 instructor for about 7/8 kids - which ended up being a lot for a new/beginner class. Pro-tip: I'd recommend not renting here unless you arrive early or be prepared to wait in line! Staff is friendly. The lodge was nice with plenty of seating and lockers to rent. Food was so expensive as one would assume and was fine, but not great. Think $20 luke warm chicken tenders and $9 fries. Overall, a win to keep costs reasonable as my son learns to snowboard and we are spending most of our time on the bunny hill. read more

Short skinny Caucasian dude who was managing the board waxing had an ATTITUDE 03/31/25x Don't think he likes where he works. He gave me two waxing options and when I asked what the difference was, he told me the prices. Nothing else. Y'all got a real professional in there....... Other than that other people seemed pretty nice. Food was a bit pricey but expected. Paid $50 for a burger, onion rings and nachos. read more

Had a great time during the most recent visit (3/14/25). Highs: clean dining areas, excellent bartenders, and a sweet set of beats by a live DJ. The bathrooms are notoriously "wet" and messy, but the staff did an amazing job today and they were great all day long! The rental folks were very helpful and efficient, too. Lows: truly not one at all! The crowd was fun and the staff was great in every spot we interacted with them. The $25 lift tickets (offered only once a month and they sell out very quickly) got us up there, but the great experience will keep us coming back. You'll note I didn't mention the weather: the resort can't control that so judging them on it isn't the best way to rate a ski hill IMO. read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Castle Peak Lift at dusk - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

Fun park with lots of beginner runs. I think this is a great place to learn because the trails are very short & easy. We visited on a Friday, they offered $25 lift tickets, you can't beat that price! Overall we had a great time & where at the park until around 4, it started to get busier later in the day but in the morning the lines were short. That trails were well maintained & staff were friendly. Looking forward to returning! read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

Went for tubing there, it's a 90 minutes session, paid $65, they kept few lanes closed and when I asked, it was "safety reasons". Everyone was frustrated, lines were 5 deep and only 5 lanes were open. It was good 10-12 minutes every run. Staff was always on their phones while holding stop/go sign. read more

A good spot to ski or snowboard. The kids had fun playing in the snow as we headed up to Reno. Not enough snow on the roads during trip up, so we decided to stop here for a few hours. Kids had fun is all I got to say! read more

Our girls took private lessons, lift tickets and rental around $1800. We ate at the food court, pizza $14, soup $16, poke bowl $25, burger $20, etc. I understand it's a resort and everything can be pricy... But you need to charge a small cup of water? That's ridiculous! We spent close to $2000 and need to pay for a small cup of hot water. Most staffs here are not quite welcoming. Except our private teacher. Now I know why a lot of people bring their food, snacks, drinks. I tried to support the business but not in the future. read more

Went to Boreal on MLK day this year (Jan 20, 2025) and had a blast. Their tubing program is nothing short of amazing. Ok, a couple of things you need to know up front... 1. The QR code you get with the registration is NOT your pass. That part was a bit frustrating for us as there are ZERO signs giving guidance on that. If you don't know that you have to take that QR code to a kiosk to get your actual passes, it will be a frustrating experience...it was for us. 2. Next, when entering the parking lot, we got jammed up pretty hard by someone in a truck at the entrance who was pretty aggressively telling us that we'd get ticketed if we didn't have the parking pass printed out and on the dash. The funny thing is that I didn't see that on the website and NOT ONE OTHER VEHICLE HAD A PASS ON THE DASHBOARD. Ok...to the good stuff. We chose the 1 pm session. At exactly 1, they opened the lane and started letting folks in. That was impressive as a lot of operations like this are run pretty lax and it was refreshing to see that they were hyper focused on ensuring excellent customer service. At the top of the runs, they never had less than 2 safety employees who were not only super attentive to everyone's safety, they were also very customer oriented. They helped little ones into tubes and pushed them off. They guided first timers to the best way to ride. They ensured everyone had fun while being safe. They also would not let anyone ride until ALL of the lanes were cleared from a run. Excellent way to run it. At the bottom, the safety folks were equally impressive and very helpful. One last thing. There is no restroom at the tubing location and that is a mistake...there should be. But...the closest is at The Woodward which appears to be about 400 meters from the tubing area. Make sure you tell your little ones to give you enough time to get them to the bathroom...mine didn't. We will definitely make Boreal our go-to snow play place, you should too!!! read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Standing at the top of the run. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

The check-in process is the primary reason for this two-star review. It took almost two hours to obtain my children's rental equipment and our day passes, which is an unreasonable and inefficient experience for any family, especially during peak hours. The wonderful lady at the desk had to take my phone and work through trouble issues on the website cause you couldn't buy directly once you arrived. Very strange! While the food was very good -- notably the pizza and steak sandwich -- it does not make up for the significant frustration caused by the disorganized check-in process. Once we were finally able to get on the hill, the skiing itself was great, though a little crowded. Unfortunately, the excessive delay at check-in overshadowed much of the day and left a poor first impression. I hope they can figure it out. read more

First time snowboarding here. They do not help with disabilities. I asked them if they had a line for people with disabilities and the lady said she will ask her boss so while my partner waited for an hour we went up to them and the lady with the scar on her face said yeah there's no way we can help you. She knew the whole time and made us wait the only reason we were asking because we can't because of my medical condition. She didn't care very rude also laughing at us while we were walking away. They say they don't have a line like that but they're friends just were just cutting the whole line kept going run for run. Just very horrible for accommodation imo. read more

My 4-year-old daughter had her first snowboarding lesson today, 12/26/24, at Boreal, and she had a great time! The highlight of the lesson was the instructor--she was absolutely fantastic. She was extremely patient, kind, and attentive. I'd give this experience 5 stars! I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to snowboarding for her. Highly recommend it for little ones! read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Highly recommend it for little ones! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

We left due to harassment from a younger male employee near the tubing area at roughly 4:45-5:00 pm. As we were leaving the parking lot, a clocked-out employee approached and began harassing us over our 4 year old child who was exhausted briefly sitting on a personal sled. Instead of handling it professionally, he cussed at us, saying "don't be a dick about it" in front of three young children, then continued muttering derogatory comments as we walked away. This was aggressive, disrespectful, and wildly inappropriate for a family-friendly resort. Rules do not justify verbal abuse. Management needs to address staff conduct. We will not be returning read more

HORRIBLE experience! My family and I took an almost 4 hour drive excited to visit the Boreal Snow park. Ended up in the Emergency room with a concussion within minutes of purchasing 5 passes to use the tubes that were very unsafe! I asked for a refund given the ordeal we had experienced and hoped they would do the right thing.. but NO. They asked for proof that we went to ER and when it was provided, they tried to not take responsibility and proceeded to ghost me and become unresponsive to my requests for a refund! RUN don't walk as far away from this over priced, insensitive unsafe snow park.. there are others and I certainly won't be back to this one! read more

Went tubing here for the first time with my friend; first time tubing. We booked online the day before, and it was a bit confusing where we show up. We asked someone in the parking lot if they knew where to go for tubing. They kind of helped us, we showed up right at 1pm which was our start time. It was located halfway down the parking lot at basically the almost to last building on this mountain. We asked an employee after we saw a machine where you can supposedly check in and they said it was down, but just pull up the email confirmation and show the employee checking. Parking for tubing was also free, when we pulled in we told an employee wearing a vest directing cars we were there for tubing and told us to go right. The employees were really nice. The 1pm was super busy. My friend and I were able to get in 5 rides down the tuning slide; we could have done 6 each because the employee at the bottom did a last call for the 1pm people, which I found helpful, but we needed to drive home so we decided to head out. I highly recommend for tuning. It was $69 per person, and to be honest we had no other comparison but If recommended this location to new people. It's a great adrenaline rush, and I felt safe going down. The only time it felt super scary was when you worried about scraping the low ice walls on your hands or head, but I didn't run into that issue at all. Make sure you follow the rules because I observed employees take tubes away from people who I guess didn't go down correctly or were maybe too heavy. Most people are friendly who you get in line with, but I did have a dad and his young kid cut in front of me slyly, but I let it slide because he didn't seem like someone I wanted confrontation with and it was just in front of me. I also saw parents standing in places they should not be and the employees went to tell them to move which delayed people from going down the hill. So if anything the people who are also there to tube are probably the only annoying thing about this public tubing spot. They don't listen to basic directions, ugh and ruin and waste other people's time. Everyone else I was in line with were friendly!! When we left we used the restroom, and some of the women stall doors don't latch properly and the stall I used was missing a toilet seat cover.... so having just come from Northstar to snowboard it was a bit of a shock. But this seems like a great beginner mountain. read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

We have season passes from Soda Springs but kids wanted to try indoor trampoline. Very pleasant and easy to talk to workers. Clean and lots of room to hang out. Next year we will purchase our season pass here. Love the Spacious and inviting indoor dining area. Live singer by the bar and game area was a plus. We will recommend to family, neighbors and friends!! read more

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We had a really bad experience in the kids skiing class. I saw my son's ski was off for more than 10 mins on the top of the bunny slope and no one went and took care of it until I reached directly to the coaches who were chit chatting down the bunny slope. The coach said my son wanted a break which I didn't think so. My son obviously has some difficulties in climbing up the bunny slope and didn't even know how to climb up the slope by walking horizontally, no one seem to care. The coaches just let the kids have a free flow ski down the slope. I would expect much more on coaching. One of the coach was always not in the spot and there were 9-10 kids in the group. At the end, I was in the wind for 30-40 mins (toward the end of the class) helping my son and my friend's kids in the class which each of us paid $169 for the 90 mins class. I understand that this is a group lesson and didn't expect to baby sit every kid but I would expect the coaches helping out the kids when they were difficult to get up, put on the ski etc. It definitely ruined my day and my son did not learn anything from the class. I wrote up to the management and they respond that they thought the coach to student ratio was appropriate and I should consider to hire a private coach if we want exclusive care for my son. I think for all the parents who are going to the ski class needs to manage their expectation, it's either paying $169 for a 90 mins ski class that let your kids have a free flow skiing / did nothing on the slope (like a daycare service) or hire a private coach. There are lots of other ski resorts in the area and the overall service is not acceptable! read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

Do. Not. Go. Here. I purchased season passes for most of the members of my family and was diagnosed with cancer shortly after. I reached out to defer my pass to the next year of transfer it. I offered to submit proof of diagnosis and treatment, as I wasn't cleared to snowboard. They coldly responded that all sales are final. We have 5 kids and they really wanted to die on this hill. I cannot fathom being a business owner and refusing to defer one of five annual passes due to the mother's cancer treatments. read more

Our go to going up to Reno. We love how it's convenient to our route and is accessible to all levels of skill our party is. I personally love their bunny slopes (lol). Keep in mind, if you decide to do the sunset blvd route--there are a lot of flat areas. So if your a boarder like I am, keep your speed unless you will get stuck. Large seating area if you have family that love to relax and gander. They do have food options as well. If you are a EV'er or have a Subaru--there are special parking lots for you! read more

Great place for beginners to get lessons. They have actual beginner slopes not just a little tiny area. There were a lot of people. Probably sold out for the day but we had purchased our lessons 2 days before and since there were a lot of people checking in we missed our initial time for lessons. I recommend to check in and get your equipment at least an hour before your lesson time!!! The food is decent. We had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and the premade chicken strips and pizza. The kids were content with those and my kids are actually picky. They are foodies just like their mama and appreciate a good me. The bar is nice and big with plenty of drink options! Definitely recommend! read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - The Bar. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

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While visiting Tahoe for winter break there were literally no other snow parks opened yet. Boreal was one of our top contenders to bring our kiddos to for tubing as the pricing seemed pretty good for 90 minutes. Tube is provided, you may not bring any of your own snow equipment (liability reasons), highly advise you buy your tix online, and a conveyor carpet belt is operated when having to go up the mountain again, meaning no exhausting hike back up! Pricing is $59 p/person. Yes, a bit pricy if you have a lot of kids or family to pay for but totally worth it. Imagine how much tubing kids could achieve knowing they wouldn't have to climb back up the mountain versus being brought back up? Tix can be purchased at the booth near the entrance of tubing. Be mindful you will need to walk ALL THE WAY to the other side of the resort to print out your Boreal cards and complete the waivers for each person. Doing all this in person definitely eats up a lot of your tubing time not to mention whatever daylight is left. Purchasing online you already have your tix, waivers completed, and can see what time slots are available and RSVP for. Everything was fairly organized when entering the tubing area. You waited in line prior to access being granted, got your card scanned, grabbed your tube, then headed on up the conveyor belt. There were several lanes to go down on and similar to a Waterpark with waterslides the employees waited until the bottom was clear before sending others from the top down. Only con I have is you are only tubing by yourself which could get boring after so many times... I missed my kids having the opportunity to slide down with each other like how other snow parks allow on sleds and discs. read more

I understand that every experience is unique but before booking with Boreal I was searching for reviews to help make my choice.. so here it goes, my experience with Boreal Mountain. In this review, I will rate resort, group lessons, customer service, organization, and food. I could easily give 4 stars but wanted my review to be based on the quality of each of the items above. It was easy to get to the resort. It's just off the highway, a big parking lot, it felt like everything was nearby (restaurant, check-in, rentals, chair lift...). I'm a beginner and my husband is an advanced intermediate and we both felt like it had options for both of us to enjoy. We both did a group lesson, at different levels, and we both loved our experience, and it felt like we were taking lots of lessons with us. The coaches were attentive and knowledgeable. Shoutout to Tony, he was awesome! We had to to deal with customer service a few times during the day, to grab our rentals, on the restaurant, entrance, etc... and it was mediocre. I felt like most of the employees client-facing were unhappy or with a "don't give a s*" vibe, which is a bummer and takes a bit away from the experience, but whatever since we didn't have any issues. We grabbed what we needed and moved on. Now organization... great! Easy check-in, no big line rentals, all had a nice flow to it. And lastly, the food was bad. Yes, the menu is 'pricey' but the food is also dry, flavorless, and lukewarm. I would not mind paying $16 for a small chicken strip if it was at least good, but that was not the case. $14 for a burnt pizza is also insane. I would highly recommend anyone bring their food and only grab drinks from the resort (which was great!) Hope this helps future clients. Thanks! read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

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Decided to hit the slopes one last time before the season ended. This is a great place to come if you are a beginner or even an intermediate. Great place for families, incase your kids don't want to join in on snowboarding/skiing they can always go play inside the café which has trampolines. The main cafeteria had the basic foods ,Hotdogs,burgers, chicken tenders. They have a bar which is nice, took a break and went to grab a drink. The bartenders were attentive. Overall great experience. read more

Boreal Mountain Resort - Trampoline area for kids - Ski Resorts Near Me - Soda Springs, California

We were really disappointed with the lack of safety at the snow tubing hill. There were five lanes open, but no staff directing traffic at the top. People were piling up at the top and walking in front of others who were about to go down the hill, which felt very unsafe. With so many guests and multiple lanes, some basic supervision or crowd control should be expected. Unfortunately, the experience felt chaotic and unsafe, and we left disappointed. I have been to other snow tubing sites and the safety factor really set them apart. I also felt that the snow hill was not very steep. read more

They cannot handle a big crowd. Even with lessons booked we had to wait 2.5 hours just to get rentals , they moved us to the next grouo class . Class was also very rushed for a first time skier for someone who has not been on skies much. Terrible place for beginners. Had this experience twice. read more

Beautiful experience every time I visit staff is extremely helpful I think his name was max I lost my phone when it fell off the chairlift and I was helped also staff even helped other beginners who struggled to hop on or off the lift but the environment is friendly fir beginners and overall fantastic views definitely recommend read more

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Horrible management with ridiculous Ski Shop policies. Purchased a pair of gloves ($60) that ripped in the very first run. Was told by Mangers Tyler and Max that they didn't do return/exchanges and to pursue Manufacture's warranty! Fora pair of gloves I bought from them less than 15 min prior. I understand policy, and it's likely related to bad apples using items for the day and returning them, which would be shady. This is not that and those with the authority to make a call in favor of an honest customer they sold something defective to, should be enabled to make that call. AVOID THIS RESORT - there are plenty of far superior mountains and customer service around Donner. I will not be returning. read more

Not as crowded as heavenly Meadows and things kept moving throughout the day without much delay. Lots of food choices at the two food courts. The biggest grieve that I have is they should let parents accompany children with lessons and/or equipment without necessarily paying extra, just your company. Lots of slopes to keep the kids busy. Like that they have a conveyor belt style lift to take beginners up. read more

I learn to ski here when I was 18 years old. Now my two oldest boys are turning 18 this month and they are having their first ski session. Even though we live close, the kids were not allowed to ski due to their judo training and wrestling. Couldn't risk their scholarships at all. What I like most about boreal is the night skiing. You can really have a full day of skiing here. Also, the price and the distance to our house is nice. What we bought: All inclusive deal. For a low price of $150, you get a ski lesson, all your ski rental stuff, and a full day lift ticket. Considering ski rental stuff in Reno is $35 a day, that's a great price. The ski instructor was quite friendly, everyone we dealt with just seem to enjoy their job. The kids did really well in their ski class and the instructor rented them at level three even though it was the first day. They are athletes and have a good leg strength and balance. Plus there one hobby outside of grappling is rollerskating. They rollerskate quite well. We will definitely return as the kids had a blast read more

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The place was cool and staff were friendly and helpful when we got there. The check in and rental process (all online) was horrible and hard to navigate though. The resort is also a 'no cash' resort which can be a little annoying if you are budgeting using cash only, but overall that's not that big a deal and doable. read more