Twin Bridges, CA – Visitors to California’s Sierra-at-Tahoe this winter will find a new 9,000 square-foot structure and plaza in the ski resort’s base area, a new Burton Star Wars Echo Base learning experience for kids ages 7-12, a new spring concert series, new season pass benefits and more.
Sierra-at-Tahoe has invested $4.5 million into a new facility located at the base of the mountain, transforming the current skier services area into a mecca for gathering and services that improve the overall skier and snowboarder experience. The new plaza will include 9,000 square feet of indoor space with retail options, a demo center, and new restaurant. Outside, guests will be able to enjoy a large deck area with fire pits, live music, and lounge chairs where guests can watch the action on the mountain, or reminisce about the day’s events.
Building off of the success of Yoda’s Riglet Park, the Burton Star Wars Echo Base at Sierra-at-Tahoe now offers a snowboarding program for kids ages 7-12 that uses terrain-based teaching, iconic Star Wars characters, and Burton Learn to Ride technology and techniques. Young snowboarders will get the chance to “defeat the dark side” and become Jedi Knights by conquering their fears of sliding on snow. Kids will learn to snowboard in a one-of-a-kind environment that’s literally unlike any other in the universe, as Sierra Resort is home to the world’s only Burton Star Wars experience.
Season pass holders should know that Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort has joined the Powder Alliance. The Powder Alliance is made up of some of the greatest powder stashes in the West, and Sierra Resort Unlimited passholders now get free skiing benefits at eleven other mountains including Crested Butte, Snowbasin, Stevens Pass, Timberline, Schweitzer, China Peak, Mountain High, Arizona Snowbowl, Mt. Hood Skibowl, Angel Fire Resort, and Bridger Bowl. The membership applies to top-tier, anytime passes. Tickets are valid Sunday through Friday, non-holiday, and must be used during the 2013-14 season.
This spring, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will host a new music series featuring live performances from top regional touring acts. Produced by OnCourse Events and sponsored by Tahoe South, the music series will take place in the new base area plaza and feature bands that will play on three select weekends in the spring. The concerts will give guests a chance to enjoy live music, après, dance, and relax after a fun day on the mountain.