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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12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner Memorial State Park the perfect place for either a visit or an extended stay. The Donner name is a nod to the story of the snow-stranded emigrants and their ill-fated wagon train in the winter of 1846–47. One part of the forlorn pioneer group made camp near Donner Lake, now site of the state park, during record-breaking snowfall. Now visitors can go to Donner Memorial State Park and check out the $6.6 million visitor center/museum that chronicles the Donner Party and the human and natural history of the region. During summer season the park has 142 spaces for car, RV and tent camping. There is also a concessionaire renting water toys from kayaks and SUPs to two-seater personal watercraft. Being a state park in the Sierra, everything is surrounded by beautiful pines and plenty of hiking and biking in adjacent Cold Stream Canyon and swimming in the kid-friendly canal and China Cove. Depending on snowfall, a cross-country ski trail is groomed through the park, which is also a great place for snowshoeing. An entrance fee is charged.
History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner Memorial State Park the perfect place for either a visit or an extended stay. The Donner name is a nod to the story of the snow-stranded emigrants and their ill-fated wagon train in the winter of 1846–47. One part of the forlorn pioneer group made camp near Donner Lake, now site...read more
History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner...read more
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The therapists at Mountain Soulscape will work with you to determine the appropriate massage techniques to meet your goals of healing or relaxation. They offer Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal and reflexology sessions as well as massages designed for therapeutic or injury rehabilitation purposes, and all sessions come with complimentary hot towel compresses. For something different, try the cupping therapy, the Ashiatsu barefoot massage or a...read more
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When you are out at Camp Richardson to have fun, it would be a drag if you had to run into town to get the gear to do it. Luckily Mountain Sports Center, Camp Richardson's centrally located sports shop, has equipment rentals for both warm and cold weather activities. Mountain bikes, snowshoes or cross country skis, they've got them right on site....read more
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Kandy and Dennis of Mr. D DJ Services pride themselves on creating a memorable customized soundtrack for your wedding day or any event that deserves musical enhancement. They are especially gifted at making their services match exactly what you want, using their passion for music to help you every step of the way in selecting the perfect music for a special occasion. They offer a...read more
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Originally established 1964, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe as we know it today came about from the 1987 merger of Slide Mountain and Mt. Rose. Separated by a steep face that had been off-limits to snow-sports enthusiasts for decades, The Chutes officially opened in 2004 with the addition of the Chuter lift. Descending from the resort’s 9,700-foot summit elevation, the 200-acre Chutes offer some the longest...read more
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Mtn. Mike's Sports is a longtime local, family-owned ski shop that happens to offer the cheapest ski rentals in Olympic Valley. And with its location across the street from the ski area, it's situated for easy in and out. Housed in one of the first buildings built for the inauguration of the ski area back in 1949, the ski shop pays respect to yesteryear of...read more
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
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Music on the Beach is Kings Beach's offering of free outdoor live music from late June through August. Held at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area each Friday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m., the concert series highlights local and regional bands, and the environment is great for families. Beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks and food are available to purchase until 9 p.m. Bring a chair...read more
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Nevada Beach and Campground, a part of the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is a great place to camp at Tahoe. The site possesses a forest of pine trees set back from the water and is usually serene compared to other Tahoe beaches. Visitors with or without RVs can pay to use the overnight campground, which offers barbecue grills, picnic tables, fire rings,...read more
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Nor-Cal Charters specializes in once-in-a-lifetime Tahoe fishing excursions. On their boats, Upside and The Professor, the professional guides can get you to whatever type of lake fishing you want, such as Mackinaw, rainbow trout or Kokanee salmon, or even mix it up mid-cruise. The Professor is a 35-foot custom fishing vessel with twin Mercury Verados providing 700 hp, making it one of the fastest boats around. It...read more
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When it comes to learning from the best, North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) must be considered. An outdoor recreation education system created in 1994, NASTC is a unique offering of multi-day and full immersion programs that invoke mastery in adventure skiing. Based near Lake Tahoe, NASTC offers 28 programs at 16 resorts including locally at Sugar Bowl, Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows. Utilizing an approach...read more
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Being on the water is the ultimate Lake Tahoe experience. North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental is your ticket to an amazing time, especially when it comes to big groups. One of the greatest pleasures in this area is going out on a boat and enjoying the azure and turquoise water of Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental provides the tools necessary to experience Tahoe...read more
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North Tahoe Acupuncture & Healing Arts is a relaxing and nurturing space in Kings Beach. Bringing together the healing modalities of acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, body work and yoga, North Tahoe Acupuncture & Healing Arts gives a full spectrum of ways to enhance well being. To help connect with community and visitors, the studio offers a variety of yoga workshops that invoke...read more
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North Tahoe Arts is a wonderful arena of showcasing the diverse artistic abilities of the local community while at the same time offering programs that create interaction with art. There are two art galleries, an artisan shop showcasing local wares and a designated area for art camps for children as well as Kids Art Saturdays, workshops, gallery exhibits and other gatherings to bring awareness to...read more
