KINGVALE

Tahoe's closest snow park has joined Snow Schoolers!
Affordable winter adventures, only 2.5hrs from the Bay Area.

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KINGVALE Overview

  • Kingvale is the closest snow play area to the Bay Area. Right off of I-80 at exit 171, it's close enough for day trips, and you can usually get here without needing chains or 4WD.
  • Kingvale was one of Tahoe's original ski areas, founded in the 60's, but has gone through multiple ownership changes over the years. We reopened for skiing and snowboarding during the 2020/21 winter season and will be opening even more great terrain this season for beginners and intermediate skiers and riders!
  • While much smaller than nearby resorts (such as Squaw or Northstar), Kingvale is great for families looking for an authentic introduction to winter sports, with perfect terrain for first time skiers and snowboarders.
  • Like all Snow Schoolers locations, Kingvale offers affordable skiing & sledding options in Tahoe, as well as snowshoeing for those seeking a more mellow dose of winter adventure.
  • Enjoy fresh eats at For Real Dough, our brand new pizza estaurant that just opened in November 2021. Especially on busy weekends, we do encourage customers to bring their own lunches or snacks, as the restaurant cannot accommodate all visitors at the same time, even with indoor dining available again this season.
  • While we have very minimal indoor facilities, we will be requiring masks inside the rental shop as it is fairly close quarters. Masks will fortunately not be required at all outside this season!

More info at Kingvale.Snowschoolers.com

Compare Lesson Choices

1hr Privates

Starting at $80
  • Most popular
  • Dedicated private instructor
  • Flexible start times:
    830am, 945am, 11am, or 1230pm
  • Lift ticket included
  • Add up to 4 friends or family members for +$50/pp
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Half-Day Privates

Starting at $230
  • Best value
  • Dedicated private instructor
  • Morning slot: 10am - 1245pm
  • Afternoon slot: 115pm - 4pm
  • Lift ticket included
  • Add up to 4 friends or family members for +$50/pp
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Full-day Privates

Starting at $360
  • Most convenient
  • Lesson time: 10am - 4pm
  • Split up day as you wish (lunch & hot cocoa breaks, etc.)
  • Lift ticket included
  • Add up to 4 friends or family members for +$50/pp
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All private lessons can include up to 5 people.

Lesson prices in both Tahoe and Colorado are identical and detailed below, but PLEASE be careful to select the appropriate destination.

ATTENTION: If you are interested in a midweek lesson (Tues-Thurs), we may have instructor availability but are only taking requests by phone or email. Please shoot us a quick email at [email protected], and we'll be happy to confirm availability and assist you with your reservation.

BOOK A LESSON

At Kingvale the sled hill and parking lot is now operated by a separate management company, and as part of our partnership operation, please be advised of the changes outlined below:

  • All spectators will be required to purchase a $25 entrance fee ticket and sign a liability release upon arrival, whether they are sledding or not. This includes parents who are planning to just watch their kids lesson.
  • All lessons participants will be able to use the sled hill for free as part of the lift ticket.
  • The cost to add an additional person to a lesson is just $60 including equipment. So if there is any desire to learn to ski or snowboard, we highly recommend spectators consider joining the lesson directly as it is only $35 more than the entrance fee.
  • Similar to last year, there is a $20 per vehicle parking fee on weekends that must be paid upon arrival (cash only). Weekday parking is free.

PRIVATE LESSON PRICES
Holidays Rates apply to Christmas: Dec 18-Jan2, MLK Day: Jan 15-18, and President's Day: Feb 19-27.
At Frisco, President's day rates are only Feb 19-21 and Frisco Spring Break(s) are holiday rate for Mar 12-14th and Mar 19-21.

Lesson packages WITHOUT any rental equipment:
Daily Rate
 Holiday
1hr Early-bird (845am) $80 $100
1hr Privates (10am, 1115am, 1230pm) $115 $150
Half-days (10am or 115pm start) $230 $300
Full-days (10am start) $375 $450

Packages WITH rental equipment (NOT available at Frisco):
Daily Rate
 Holiday
1hr Early-bird (845am) $100 $125
1hr Privates (10am, 1115am, 1230pm) $145 $180
Half-days (10am or 115pm start) $290 $360
Full-days (10am start) $425 $500

GROUP LESSONS

Group lessons are again available for the 2021/22 season!
Daily Rate
 Holiday
WITHOUT rental equipment $80 $100
WITH rental equipment $100 $125

Sledding at Kingvale

Safe Snowplay for All Ages

  • Our hill is groomed daily by our dedicated snow operations staff.
  • Fencing separates the sled hill into distinct zones for various degrees of speed. Each zone has staff members at the top and bottom ensuring that all guests remain safe.
  • The "Primetime" zone has a capacity constraint of 150 active sledders at a time, due to state social distancing requirements. All sledding tickets include a dedicated 1.5hr time slot to access this zone. During the rest of the day, if the Primetime zone is at capacity, you are permitted to sled in all other zones, which are big enough that we do not anticipate any capacity constraints.
  • Sledders are not permitted to use the ski lifts.
  • Only specific sled types are allowed to maxmize safety. Sleds can be purchased at the hill for $25, we do offer scholarship sleds for local Placer & Nevada county students.

How to Purchase Sledding Tickets

  • Tickets are $20 per person throught the winter, and $25 on holidays.
  • Online Tickets
    • Our online ticketing system will be available by Dec 1st!

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  • In-person
    • We prefer but do not require advance reservations for sledding tickets. Tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card at the ticket-window.

Pandemic Policies

In order to purchase a lesson or sledding ticket to enter the snow park, all guests must take the pandemic pledge. Any failure to follow the necessary health & safety policies in the park will result having park privileges revoked.

Pandemic Pledge:

  • Masks - I will wear a face covering on the ski and sled hill at all times. This includes both indoor and outdoor spaces, except when eating or drinking.
  • Social Distancing - I will physically maintain at least 6 feet from other guests.
  • Hygiene - I will wash my hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before and after using shared spaces like restrooms.
  • Symptoms If I am not feeling well at all, I will stay home.

Where is Kingvale?

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How to Get Here
  • By Car
    • From Sacramento: 1hr 25min from Sacramento International Airport (SAC). Simply get onto I-80 East and lookout for exit 171.
    • From San Francisco: 2hrs 40min from downtown San Francisco. Also I-80 East the hole way, and you'll see the hill on the right as you approach exit 171.
    • From Reno: an easy 50min trip from Reno International Airport (RNO). Take I-80 West past Truckee, continue up and over Donner summit, and continue until exit 171.
  • Rideshare (Uber or Lyft)
    • From Truckee: 19min (with no traffic, expect up to 40min if there's significant snow; chain control is often in effect over the summit.
    • From Tahoe City: 35min from downtown Tahoe City. Expect well over an hour on busy weekend days, as 89-North gets very congested from Squaw/Alpine traffic.
  • Best Airports
    • Reno (RNO) - closest option with direct flights from most major US airports (LAX, Chicago, Salt Lake, Denver, Seattle, Dallas, New York, etc.)
    • San Francisco (SFO) - service to/from any major international airports.

Mountain Stats

  • Hours of Operation: 8:30am-4pm daily
    • The ski hill closed midweek Tues-Thurs except for holidays.
    • The ski hill open 7 days/week during holidays.
    • Sledding remains open 7 days/week all winter round.
  • Surface Lifts: 3 (one magic carpet, two rope tows)
  • Vertical feet: 250
  • Skiable terrain: 20 acres
  • Beginner terrain: 5 trails
  • Intermediate terrain: 3 trails
  • Advanced terrain: n/a

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