Had a fantastic day of skiing on a Thursday. Parking lot can be a walk unless you pay to park…read morecloser. You can also drop off and then park. Runs were groomed but due to the weather, it got slushy by the afternoon. Staff working the lifts did not greet ppl but were helpful in slowing lifts or making sure people loaded and unloaded properly. Restaurant staff were very friendly and food options were good in the cafe. Drinks were all refillable.

Sugar Bowl Resort is one of the last true independent gems in Lake Tahoe, and you can feel it the…read moremoment you arrive. Easy access off Donner Summit makes it a go-to without the chaos, and the recent improvements really show in the lodge and base areas. It's the perfect medium-sized mountain: big enough to explore all day, but dialed enough to avoid the sprawl and commuting lift-to-lift. The terrain mix is legit too, from mellow groomers to steep lines and playful powder zones. A place that still feels like skiing should. If anything, I'd love to see how they continue building on the upgrades.

Only snow tubing place with disco tubing and it makes for a fun night activity. While coming down…read morethe lane you're running down a disco lighted tunnel which makes it so fun.

This place has many adventures to participate in all conveniently located around a nice home base…read morewith indoor and outdoor picnic areas. It's confusing about what is free and what is not as the website is limited in detail. I won't give details here as they'll get outdated. However, there is some free ways to see if your kid is going to be able to handle skiing before investing in lessons or ski school. It is a great place to "test the waters" and do some other things while you're at it. The tubing was a lot of fun, even on a warm slushy day. The setup for parents is really well thought thru, and I highly recommend visiting if you're looking for a "first time" out setup for your toddler or small child. If you want to have them try skiing or boarding, you'll want to rent the gear ahead of time as the nearest rental shop is a long walk for a parent trying to keep the first time experience as stress free as possible. Enjoy the snoVentures!

Went to visit the Donner tunnels. Had a great time. It's a little cold and you need a flash light.read more

We wern't there for skiing or tubing, we were there for food…read more We saw the sign for pies, ice cream, and cocktails as we parked for an epic bike ride through the Donner Tunnels We rode the donner tunnels bike trail, and were starving, so we stopped in. Not sure if there was a handicap entrance, but I would have appreciated that. I stiffen up pretty quickly after a ride, so the climb up the two sets of stairs was excruciating. The pain was worth it. I had a great Western Burger, and my friend enjoyed the Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad Dogs are not allowed inside. Not even well behaved service dogs?! We sat on the deck. Multiple untrained dogs on the deck. Yes your dogs are cute, but watch them! And your kids! They should be AT YOUR TABLE. One adorable frenchie kept running inside every time the door opened. Are there no leash laws in California? Our well trained service dog was rolling her eyes, at all the crazy behavior. Pretty sure the cocktails made the climb down to the parking lot much more enjoyable. Thank you!

I had purchased a sno park pass as I read that tickets would be given to those who did not have…read moreone. But there was not a single ranger on site. The road to get there was very slushy and I'm sure some would be getting stuck on the way out. Some had to loop to get a parking spot but once you are parked you find the metal entrance and from there you can hike anywhere. A lot of families trying to play or go sledding on the small amount of hills. I suggest getting snow shoes to walk up the trails. I took my dog on a 20 ft long line leash. I saw a few other dogs and we kept to ourselves. The dumpster was broken so trash unfortunately was everywhere. Parking was a bit of a mess but I found a spot perfectly fine! I suggest bring your own hand sanitizer, wet wipes, toilet paper, a lunch, water, winter gear, and a calm attitude. Myself and my senior dog enjoyed every bit of it!

Smow day was a success! First time here at this snow park. We planned ahead and bought parking…read morepermit online as its $10 per vehicle. We got here at 8 am and was perfect, few cars and less people playing. We parked near and had the area to ourself for at least an hour and half till it got busy. Theres plenty of snow and sliding area to enjoy. Theres also a restroom on site, just bring a spray as it gets smelly. Recommendations- go early, bring your own snow slid & enjoy for as long as you want.

Very overpriced. Customer service terrible. $20 each car to…read morepark. $25 each person to self sled down a small hill, 5 lanes, byos, you walk back up the hill (plenty of free spots on the side of the road for that!) $40 for 2 hrs of tubing, 2-3 lanes, has a "escalator" that brings you up (approx 150' hill) $95 for 30 min snowmobile ride. No cash or Apple Pay because the owner, who was working the parking booth, told us he's worried about his employees stealing. We arrived mid morning on a sat, paid $20 to park, then told the cashier guy the 2 kids wanna sled (they picked sledding over tubing, charged us $50 for 2 kids to do the sledding. Mid afternoon we go to car to take a water break and on the way back in a 16yo kid asked to see our passes. Showed the kids pass and he then proceeded to tell us we needed to pay another $30 for "spectator passes" say what!? Now, You want me to pay you to stand there and not sled? at the end of the day? Why didn't the cashier tell us that in the morning when we bought the passes? I wouldve went somewhere cooler like Soda or a free spot. There was a group of parents standing at the top watching their kids and nobody had a "spectator pass" ITS A SCAM.

Perfect place for tubing. I would say somewhat crowded but that was expected. Good slopes. Kids can…read moredefinitely have fun.

FYI - Tickets must be purchased online to enter the parking lot. No charge for parking. We went on…read morea discounted day ($35 per person for all access to play, snowboard, ski, and tube). Equipment is included for kids 8 and under (size 4 and under). Steal! At that price point, this is the perfect snow day with a group of kids. For anyone outside of that range, rentals are $59 flat, whether you stay two hours or all day. Go all day to maximize your rentals! That said, the kids play area was pretty underwhelming for my kids (ages 10-12). The slopes were short, not all lanes were open, and there was only one black magic carpet running. That meant tubers, snowboarders, and skiers were all sharing it, which slowed things down quite a bit. Getting around wasn't the easiest either. There's only one entrance and exit and into the resort, so you're walking everything in while the kids carry their gear. Not terrible, but definitely inconvenient. We were told there was a tram running every 5 minutes, but it wasn't operating that day. My guess is they scale back operations on discounted days (fewer lanes open, no tram, only one black magic carpet). Parking was easy for the only entrance, which I appreciated, but it would be so much better if there was direct access to the kids area from the lot. Service was subpar. Staff weren't rude, but definitely not warm or helpful. No one showed the kids how to put on their boots or gear, and we weren't told helmets were required until my kids were already at the top of the slope, so I had to go all the way back to rentals. Also worth noting: kids 8 and under are restricted to the kids area only (no lifts or bigger slopes), which makes sense, but that wasn't clearly communicated upfront. Overall, the kids still had fun, and for $35, it's worth it. But I would only come back on a discounted day. I wouldn't pay full price for the experience as it currently is.

We chose to visit Soda Springs because of Mountain Adventure, which offers winter activities for…read moretoddlers who aren't ready for skiing yet. There are two tubing areas (including one just for toddlers), a fun tube carousel, and Woodward Start Park, which features a bunny hill for beginner skiing and snowboarding. Tickets must be purchased online and include ski rentals for toddlers, which was convenient. Be prepared for a long walk to Planet Kids if you have little ones, though there is a sleigh ride available from the Lodge to Planet Kids. Unfortunately, lunch was disappointing. The pizza was the only decent thing we ate. Both the chicken tenders and fries were very dry and stale. I'd recommend avoiding those two item for a better lunch experience.

We decided to try snow shoeing at this resort.  I think it's a hidden gem.  It's only about 1.5…read morehours from Sacramento if the weather is good. We went on a weekday morning and there were probably about 25-30 cars in the parking lot.  The resort is so huge that we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.  We only saw 1 other person on all the trails we took.  We have never gone snow shoeing before, but the staff was really nice and walked us through everything.  They have nicely marked trails and we did a 3 mile loop and had a wonderful time.  The scenery was beautiful and it was just so peaceful and nice.  I think most people go to this place to go cross country skiing, but the snow shoeing was fun and a good workout!

Good cross-country area with a huge variety of trails! My partner and I took lessons in the morning…read moreand were able to to find plenty of trails to fill the day. We also rented a pulk (for towing our 16-month-old behind us), but there is a limited supply of these and we did have to wait an hour or two for one to become available. We did find there was a wide range of difficulty levels just within the beginner/green trails. Some were truly flat, others had a decent amount of elevation and difficult sections. For the more advanced skiiers, the warming huts further out on the trails sounded nice! Despite covering a lot of acreage, it's a small enough place that we did run into our more advanced friends at lunch back at the lodge without even coordinating.

We went this past Winter. First time bringing the family to the snow, so just wanted to take it…read moreeasy. 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.

Went on a Saturday to take a beginner's class that comes packaged with a full-day lift pass. They…read moreactually 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.

Easy ride from Sac, even though it had snowed the night before. Unfortunately the storm had closed…read morethe magic carpet, which was covered in snow. For some reason they weren't running the tubes either, but gave us a reduced entry price and allowed us to use our own sleds on the tubing hill. It was nice and almost more fun than the tubing. We parked literally a foot from the slope! No lines, no tube operators, and hours of sledding. Clean rest rooms and a little snack shop on-site. My only gripe is I wish they updated their website with timely information (i.e. Magic Carpet is out of order, weather conditions, ect...)

No bathroom $15 to park $15 per person even kids . Screw that so expensive !!!! $15 for sled…read moreeverything rip off! Takes forever to get in with one clipboard and one pen for waivers . Closes at 4!

The fact that you pay $25 and you have to drag your snow tube or sled up the hill is not good…read more All that they have is a slope and they provide some sleds and tubes

We booked tickets in advance to visit Snowplay on a weekend. It was a beautiful sunny day which is…read morealways great when going outside with kids. Parking is easy, lots of space. If you're like me and with toddlers I would recommend spending your money here - they need to be a certain height (and have the courage) to enjoy the tubing area. My almost 2 year old was not tall enough and her 3 year old friend was too scared to ride on his own without a parent. They did get the play with the sledding hill, which is only 2 lanes and was quite packed with other toddler parents. Did they enjoy the sled rides? Yes.. but was it worth $27 per parent for 30-45 mins of sledding? I don't think so personally. They also don't have much seating/lounging space for guests taking a break or parents that aren't riding down the hills with the kids. There's 1 picnic table and a few chairs around a fire pit. That's it.