It’s winter, the snow is falling and nothing will do but to slap those apparatuses onto your feet and get out there! Lake Tahoe skiing calls! If you live here or area frequent visitor, you know how epic this place is for winter sports. Beyond Tahoe skiing, there’s snowboarding, cross-country, sledding, snowshoeing, tubing, sleigh rides and more. Our Lake Tahoe ski resorts welcome thousands of winter enthusiasts every year, as do the hotels, rental homes and B&Bs. It’s a winter wonderland here with an average snowfall of 125 inches at lake level and 300 to 500 inches at the Tahoe ski resorts. That’s a whole lot of the white stuff! To put it in perspective, at the highest amount, that’s almost 42 feet of snow. If you’re an avid skier, you inevitably arrive with all your own gear. But if you’re new to the sport or need an equipment upgrade, you’ll be happy to discover the Lake Tahoe ski rental businesses. They can supply most everything you need, from the correct skis or boards to match your body to clothing to keep you warm (and trendy!) on the mountain to accessories such as goggles to assure your eyes don’t get snow blindness. Since you can typically enjoy Lake Tahoe skiing from early fall to late May or early June, you have plenty of time to perfect your skills!
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CA Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of stunning turquoise water, old-growth forests and giant cartoon-like granite boulders that balance themselves like toys in amazing ways. There are multiple hiking trails that lead from the park, giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the splendor that outdoor Tahoe has to offer, and you'll find several good dive spots here too. To help enjoy the area even more, there are 150 regular campsites and one group site, all having easy access to the water via various points around the park. The park is also good for dogs as long as they're on a leash at all times and not on the trails. If you're coming to the park for day use only it is highly advised that you come early, as the park tends to be very busy and parking is limited. The park does not allow day use visitors once the parking lots are full. The park closes in the winter, although access to trails is still available. Visitors should remember to pack it in and pack it out and to leave no trace.
DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of stunning turquoise water, old-growth forests and giant cartoon-like granite boulders that balance themselves like toys in amazing ways. There are multiple hiking trails that lead from the park, giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the splendor that outdoor Tahoe has to offer, and you'll find several good dive spots here...read more
DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of...read more
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Harrah's Lake Tahoe has a lot going on, and not the least of the action is on the casino floor, the western end of which runs right up along the Nevada/California state line. The flashing neon and ringing bells of the slot machines are exactly as one pictures a Tahoe casino should be and include some statewide progressive jackpots. The table games...read more
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The Gondola launches from Heavenly Village and takes guests on a ride more than 2 miles up the mountain. Summer or winter, the views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area are spectacular, and the recreational opportunities at the top end of the ride are some high-altitude fun. You’ll also find the Tamarack Lodge up on the hill for food, drink and views of both...read more
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Heavenly Mountain Resort is omnipresent in South Tahoe. Along with the casinos on the Nevada side of South Shore, the ski resort drives the economy of this small Sierra community. Heavenly’s California Lodge was the resort’s original mountain base area, located nearly a straight shot up the hill from Ski Run Marina. Appropriate for skiers of all skill levels, it offers a wealth of ski...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
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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, and...read more
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If you are going to ski and snowboard Heavenly, you can also get your gear from Heavenly, and this is the equipment rental and sales headquarters. Heavenly Sports carries all of your favorite brands of skis and ski gear, snowboards and snowboarding gear, snowsports clothing, goggles, helmets, footwear, even sunglasses and mountain lifestyle clothing. The expert staff knows everything from the old-school snowsports that built...read more
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Lake Tahoe winter fun isn't just about skiing and boarding. There are a lot of other snow activities for the whole family, not the least of which is tubing. And the tubing hill at Heavenly is top of the line with several lanes and running more than 500 feet with a drop of 65 vertical feet. Swoosh down, then get transported back up to the...read more
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Heavenly Village is a collection of shops, restaurants and activities clustered around the Heavenly Ski Resort’s Gondola pad. The Village is tucked along the main boulevard through South Lake Tahoe near the Nevada casinos. Dining options range from ice cream, snack and coffee shops to gourmet burger and pizza restaurants. There’s a little bit of everything for those who like to shop, including art and...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
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South Lake Tahoe can often seem more geared to the adult visitors than to the kids, but there are still some activities for the whole family. In Heavenly Village is an area that does double-duty, depending on the season. During the winter, it is an outdoor ice rink (the only one on the South Shore), while in the summer it turns into...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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Hidden Beach is a public beach a mile from Incline Village just off Highway 28. The beach is 750 feet in length and is comprised of rocky alcoves, a boulder-filled shoreline and stretches of soft sand. This area tends to be busy, but it isn't impossible to find your own private piece of paradise on a large Tahoe granite boulder. There are portable bathrooms on...read more
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High Altitude Fitness has 13,000 square feet of indoor climbing wall with more than 3,800 vertical feet, one of the largest in the Tahoe basin. Their workout areas have free weights and state-of-the-art cardio machines, and they provide personal training as well as fitness, spinning and yoga classes. There are climbing instruction classes for children and adults. Day passes are available, and memberships are in...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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High Camp at Palisades Tahoe is a conglomeration of various activities and dining and drinking opportunities at 8,200 feet at the top of the tram. One of the favorite activities here is a roller-skating rink in the summer. High Camp is also home to the Olympic Museum, a gathering of appreciation for the 1960 Winter Games. For skiers and snowboarders, this is both a launching...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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If you're in Palisades Tahoe in summer and would like to enjoy a little roller skating, then check out the Olympic-size former ice rink at High Camp, located at the top of the tram. The tram takes you swiftly to High Camp, where the High Camp Roller Rink and rentals await you. The rink is available for group rental. The hours vary, so it is...read more
