Sierra At Tahoe Unveils Two New Trails, Expanded Terrain This Winter
Ahead of its 79th year of operations, Sierra-at-Tahoe—known for being the closest major ski resort from Sacramento and the Bay Area—has announced several exciting resort improvements. The resort has been undergoing restoration since the 2021 Caldor Fire swept across the mountain, and this season, many of those efforts are coming to fruition. For the 2025/26 winter, skiers and snowboarders will notice two new trails that improve access to West Bowl, widened groomed terrain in several learning zones and terrain parks, updated chairlift seatbacks, long-term reforestation efforts, and more.
The two new trails, Pika—named for a small, cute alpine rodent—and Skipper—named for the way it connects two existing trails—offer new access points for skiers and snowboarders to explore some of their favorite terrain in West Bowl. These trails bring the beloved resort’s trail count to 50, spanning across its 2,000 acres of skiable terrain. These new trails aren’t the only changes on-mountain that guests will notice, though. Throughout the summer, crews worked to restore trails, planting over 16,000 new tree saplings in patterns designed to enhance gladed skiing, provide protection from winds, and support the natural regrowth of a healthy forest. At the same time, stumps from trees removed after the Caldor Fire were ground down, increasing the areas the mountain will be able to groom this upcoming winter in learning zones and terrain parks by an estimated 20 acres.
“Sierra has always been about our community—our passholders, our neighbors and the families who have been skiing and riding here for generations,” said Dan Healy, General Manager and Vice President of Sierra-at-Tahoe. “The new trails, wider learning zones and forest restoration aren’t just about improving the mountain; they’re about giving our guests more ways to explore, progress and feel at home here. It’s rewarding to see these efforts come to life in ways that will directly benefit the people who love Sierra most."
Sierra-at-Tahoe is scheduled to open for the 2025/26 winter season on November 28, 2025, weather and conditions permitting. Guests eager to experience the two new trails, expanded groomed terrain, and forest restoration will also notice upgraded seatbacks on Grandview Express and West Bowl Express—similar to the improvements made on Easy Rider Express last year—which help reduce the impact of wind on the lifts. 2025/26 Season Passes are on sale now, with current pricing available through October 14, 2025. With 50 trails across 2,000 acres and a continued commitment to both progress and community, Sierra-at-Tahoe is thrilled to welcome skiers and riders back for another unforgettable season.
