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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Sand Harbor State Park, Highway 28, Incline Village, NV
212 Elks Point Road, Suite 444, Zephyr Cove, NV
One of the magical aspects to Lake Tahoe is the clarity of her water. With shorelines reminiscent of the tropics, Lake Tahoe is blessed with a lovely range of blues and turquoise that are hard to find elsewhere. To celebrate this fact, Clearly Tahoe is taking their guided kayak trips to the next level with transparent kayaks. Specializing in unique, luxurious guided excursions, Clearly Tahoe allows guests to see beneath the surface to a depth of 65 feet. The tours range in difficulty and length, catering to all abilities, strength levels and ages (they take children as young as 5 years old). Rentals are available at their Sand Harbor State Park location in Incline Village and their shop in Zephyr Cove. Tours are available in Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove, Camp Richardson Resort and Egdewood Resort.
One of the magical aspects to Lake Tahoe is the clarity of her water. With shorelines reminiscent of the tropics, Lake Tahoe is blessed with a lovely range of blues and turquoise that are hard to find elsewhere. To celebrate this fact, Clearly Tahoe is taking their guided kayak trips to the next level with transparent kayaks. Specializing in unique, luxurious guided excursions, Clearly Tahoe...read more
One of the magical aspects to Lake Tahoe is the clarity of her water. With...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. You...read more
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Tahoe Transportation District buses and ski resort shuttles help skiers-snowboarders get to and from Heavenly Mountain Resort. Ride the Heavenly Shuttle Orange Loop between California Lodge and Heavenly Village. Heavenly Blue Route shuttles run between Stagecoach Lodge and Boulder Lodge only. For access between Stagecoach/Boulder and the Transit Center/Heavenly Village use Tahoe Transportation District Bus Route 22. Many lodging properties have private shuttles to the...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 base of Heavenly Mountain Resort’s gondola. 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 to sushi. There’s a little bit of everything for those who like to shop,...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
