From the road, Homewood Mountain Resort is an unimposing stop along Lake Tahoe’s west shore. Blink as you drive by and you might miss the funky red lodge and the fixed-grip triple chair that climbs a short but steep pitch from a roadside parking lot. The rest of the resort’s 2,010-acres, not visible from the base, dwarf in comparison to some of Tahoe’s neighboring mega-resorts. You won’t find the amenities of an on-mountain village nor will you recognize any iconic lines from your favorite ski films—but the mountain offers a different experience for skiers seeking slow-paced solitude.
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