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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475 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema is not a regular movie theater. With leather rocking seats and comfy couches in the theater and a bar serving beer and wine in the lobby, this hip space takes going to a movie to a whole new level of fun. The Art Haus hosts major motion pictures as well as independent films, ski flicks and environmental films. The space may be rented for a large party or custom film showing. The bar has eight beers, cider and soft kombucha on tap as well as serves wine, Prosecco and sake. Don't forget to season your popcorn at the popular popcorn spice bar. The Art Haus' big fall/winter 2024-25 movies include Joker: Folie a Deux, Matchstick Productions' ski movie premier, Wicked and Mufasa.
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema is not a regular movie theater. With leather rocking seats and comfy couches in the theater and a bar serving beer and wine in the lobby, this hip space takes going to a movie to a whole new level of fun. The Art Haus hosts major motion pictures as well as independent films, ski flicks and environmental films. The space may be...read more
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema is not a regular movie theater. With leather rocking seats and...read more
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Granite Chief has been a fixture on the local ski scene for more than three decades. Skiers and outdoors enthusiasts can find Granite Chief’s offerings at its store in Truckee. In winter they offer a full-service ski shop with ski tuning, repairs and custom boot fitting. Granite Chief stocks the latest hard goods as well as ski apparel and accessories. If you’re thinking of upgrading...read more
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Granlibakken Tahoe is tucked away in the forested hills framing Lake Tahoe. Located just a few minutes from Tahoe City, Granlibakken is a resort center that invokes the meaning of quaint hospitality while at the same time offering a plethora of options to create the perfect vacation. From a fine dining restaurant that serves culinary art to a conference center that holds annual events such...read more
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Hansen's Resort is a great place to experience the snow on their seasonal tubing and saucer hill. The hill has groomed runs of about 400 feet with side walls and a braking berm at the end. Fun for the whole family, Hansen's Resort is a secluded hideaway on 2 acres of undeveloped California pine forest and is conveniently located minutes from the shores of Lake Tahoe, the...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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Harveys Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall was the first casino built at South Shore and was named for its owner, Nevada gaming pioneer Harvey Gross. Today we know Harveys as the hotel casino on the lake side of the casino corridor, right on the state line. Despite being the most senior of the South Tahoe casinos, Harveys has a rock ‘n’ roll streak, as evidenced...read more
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The casino in Harveys is a more intimate and friendly setting than in some of the other gaming establishments in the state. In addition to the slot machines (including the Wheel of Fortune Super Spin) and table games (such as blackjack, roulette, poker, baccarat and pai gow as well as poker and blackjack tournaments), this is where you will find one of...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 new Tamarack Lodge up on the hill for food, drink and views of...read more
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Heavenly Resort is omnipresent at 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 the lakeside Ski Run Marina. Appropriate for skiers of all skill levels, just about all ski services...read more
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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, snow sports clothing, goggles, helmets, footwear, even sunglasses and mountain lifestyle clothing. The expert staff knows everything from the old-school snow sports...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
