South Lake Tahoe Skiing and Snowboarding

One of the special aspects of Lake Tahoe is all the amazing backcountry opportunities. This is especially the case when it comes to backcountry skiing. Truckee and the surrounding communities of Lake Tahoe are blessed with a plethora of skiing and snowboarding options in the natural and uncontrolled mountains. Here's a little sampling of the tasty runs that await if you are willing to put...read more

For years California Main Lodge was what came to mind when people mentioned Heavenly. And while the opening of the gondola near Stateline means that not quite as many people make the driving trek up the long steep Ski Run Boulevard to the lodge, it is still a classic snow-sport site and well worth the visit. Here at the resort's original mountain base area there...read more

It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned skier or never before set your foot in a boot, Heavenly Ski and Ride School offers an experience for all skill sets. Under the guidance of the school’s world-class instructors, skiers and snowboarders take to the mountains’ exceptional terrain with grace and agility. Lessons are available for all ages with sections specifically for children, teens and adults. You...read more

Mountain Mike's Tees & Skis makes it easy to rent ski, snowboard and snowshoe equipment (they also offer discount lift tickets), while at the same time finding fun souvenirs to take home. Offering high-quality rentals at the lowest prices in South Tahoe, Mountain Mike's takes pride in being the most efficient and knowledgeable about appropriate rentals for each individual. This intimate knowledge helps get clients...read more

Powder House has been around since 1994 and has grown into a ski and snowboard rental shop empire at South Shore. They carry all the latest clothing and apparel and also have sister stores in a wide range of resort areas. Multiple locations make it easy to find a shop wherever you are on the South Shore, even right at the Heavenly Gondola. If your...read more