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Granlibakken Ski Resort - California

In the mid-1940s, a renowned Norwegian ski jumper and retired sea captain, Kjell "Rusty" Rustad purchased 74 acres in a small valley just above Lake Tahoe, California. In 1947, Rusty opened his new resort, "Granlibakken," named in honor of an area in Norway where he skied as a boy. Granlibakken meant "a hill sheltered by fir trees" in his native tongue. Granlibakken's ski hill quickly became a popular destination for both tourists and locals - the valley's bountiful snowpack provided alpine skiing from early fall to late spring.

During the 1950s the hill flourished, hosting the 1952 Junior Olympics among other events. Granlibakken continued on more or less the same, until 1978, when the resort was purchased by Bill and Norma Parson. Although they stayed true to Rusty's original vision, the Parsons also saw the potential of this small ski resort. They combined Granlibakken's breathtaking surroundings with exemplary service and welcoming accommodations to create a unique atmosphere of inspiration and relaxation for everyone.

MOUNTAIN STATISTICS
Base Elevation:	6,310 ft	(1,923 m)
Summit Elevation:	6,610 ft	(2,015 m)
Vertical Drop:	300 ft	(91 m)
Skiable Area:	10 acres	(4 hectares)
Annual Snowfall:	200 in	(508 cm)
Longest Run:	0 ft	(0 m)
Snowmaking:	0 %
Number of Lifts:	2
Uphill Lift Capacity:	500 per hour
Types of Lifts:	1 Rope Tow 1 P-Bar
Number of Trails:	1

TRAIL RATINGS
Easiest:		50%
More Difficult:		50%
Most Difficult:		0%
Experts Only:		0%
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.

AREA DETAILS
Alpine Skiing:	Yes
Snowboarding:	Yes
Cross Country:	3 km

 

FEATURED LODGING

» Pepper Tree Inn

$68.00 - $116.00

645 North Lake Blvd Tahoe City, CA 96145

The Pepper Tree Inn is located in the heart of charming Tahoe City adjacent to beautiful Lake Tahoe and offers spectacular lake views unequaled by any other hotel in the Tahoe City area. Our rooms feature a cozy mountain home decor and we offer a delicious complimentary breakfast every…

» Granlibakken Lodge and Conference Center

$155.00 - $155.00

725 Granlibakken Road Tahoe City, CA 96145

The 74-wooded acres at Granlibakken offer guests a serene environment with inviting and convenient amenities including hot breakfast buffet each morning, on-site outdoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis courts, ski and sledding hill, ski school, ski rental shop, bike rentals and access to…

» Americas Best Value Inn Tahoe City/Lake Tahoe

$144.99 - $170.99

455 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145

Americas Best Value Inn Tahoe City/Lake Tahoe is adjacent to Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe City Golf Course, and the Historic Tahoe Inn. It is the only air conditioned hotel in Tahoe City and has been AAA and Mobil Guide approved for over 30 years. Our hotel is directly across from the Commons Beach…