Sierra At Tahoe Unveils Updated Trail Map With Previously Closed Zones Now Open
The 2021 Caldor Fire drastically altered Sierra-at-Tahoe's landscape, incinerating much of the skiable terrain. In response, the resort spent the past few years clearing burnt trees. Despite a closure for most of the 2021-22 season, they returned for the 2022-23 season with abundant powder.
To accurately represent the changed terrain, Sierra-at-Tahoe updated its trail map before the last ski season, notably revising the West Bowl by eliminating tree depictions. Orange zones marked areas off-limits due to the previous winter's dead trees.
The old Sierra at Tahoe trail map which includes all the closed zones in orange. Credit: Sierra at Tahoe.
We visited Sierra at Tahoe earlier this year and whilst we cannot comment on how it used to be you could certainly see the extensive damage along with multiple closed zones which greatly affected the available rideable terrain. During the summer, more trees were cleared across the resort, spanning eastern areas between Rerun & Castle, parts of Castle & Preacher’s Passion, Huckleberry Canyon, and the front side, including the Avalanche Bowl, Chute & Main.
The new Sierra at Tahoe trail map with all previously closed zones now open. Credit: Sierra at Tahoe.
The latest trail map for 2023 reveals significant differences, reflecting ongoing transformations. Although the loss of tree terrain is disheartening, there is a silver lining—the previously restricted sections in the Avalanche Bowl and Huckleberry Canyon are now open to the public, marking the first time all 2000 skiable acres have been accessible in years.
Despite these challenges, Sierra-at-Tahoe endures, standing as a testament to resilience, though not necessarily in its former glory.
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