Sierra-at-Tahoe has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit related to its 2020-21 ski season, where guests were unable to access the resort due to pandemic-related parking restrictions.
According to court filings, the resort sold single-day lift tickets for specific dates between December 2020 and February 2021 without disclosing that parking capacity would be limited. On multiple occasions, guests were turned away because lots were full, leading to missed ski days and frustration. The lawsuit claimed the resort failed to warn buyers about these limitations at the time of purchase.
While Sierra-at-Tahoe denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to compensate affected customers. Eligible ticket holders can choose either a full cash refund or a lift ticket voucher worth $83 to $140, valid for three ski seasons.
No receipt is required to file a claim, but the submission must match the resort’s sales records. Claims are due by June 24, 2025, with opt-outs and objections due by June 10. A final court hearing is set for July 10, 2025.
This legal settlement comes as Sierra-at-Tahoe continues its recovery from the 2021 Caldor Fire, which burned 80% of its terrain, damaged lifts, and forced a full-season closure. Rebuilding efforts have been ongoing since.
