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 new $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-sport 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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Magic Carpet Golf is a fun place to take a break from the beaches and the ski slopes while still spending time in the fresh Tahoe air. The mini-golf site offers patrons the choice of three courses, two with 19 holes and one with 28 holes. Adults and children alike will enjoy the varied themes including a pirate ship, a dinosaur and a castle, and...read more
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Market 28 is a welcoming gourmet shop that will help you find anything you might need in the kitchen to make an amazing meal. From specialty cheeses and meats to hard-to-find spices, jams and mixes, Market 28 fulfills a much-needed niche in Tahoe. By appointment only, Market 28 also has fun events like tasting flights of chocolate, salt, olive oil, honey and mustard; these events...read more
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Martis Valley Massage is a boutique massage studio and apothecary with six tranquil rooms and a large River Lounge Room. Their specialty lies in deep tissue and therapeutic massage, catering to the active residents and visitors of the Tahoe area. Whether you are recovering from sports activities, seeking injury relief or simply aiming to reduce stress, their regular massage sessions are tailored to support your...read more
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Massage On The Lake is a cozy oasis of peace and tranquility in North Lake Tahoe. Offering four treatment rooms, our caring therapists take pride in listening to their clients’ specific needs, aches, pains and stresses, and customize their techniques to facilitate healing and relief. In addition to Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage, they offer couples massage, craniosacral, neuromuscular programming, myofascial, hot stone, prenatal with a dropout table,...read more
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Based out of the Resort at Squaw Creek, Matt Heron Fly Fishing is a great summer day excursion for those ready to try their hand at flipping the wrist and casting a line. Heron, a guide with more than 26 years of experience and a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor, is the only fly-fishing instructor in Squaw Valley. He offers a variety of...read more
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Meeks Bay Resort & Marina offers camping, lodging and outdoor recreation within its 2,000 acres. A full-fledged marina providing boat service, boat tours and kayak, paddleboard, motor boat and pedal boat rentals, Meeks Bay is home to a beautiful white-sand beach that was once an ancestral Washoe Indian site. The resort offers full water ski and water tubing packages. There are three varieties of accommodations...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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Memorial Point Overlook is on Highway 28 between Incline Village and Sand Harbor. The easiest way to see the expansive beauty of Lake Tahoe, this overlook gives you a bird's-eye view of the variations in water color and the large granite boulders that frame the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. The free parking area accesses a visitors center and a quick trail that accesses the shore....read more
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Lake Tahoe and world-class fishing go hand in hand. If you're ready to catch the biggest fish possible, then a sure bet is organizing a fishing excursion with Mile High Fishing Charters. This is a local company owned and operated by Tahoe natives who know the best fishing spots in Lake Tahoe, and they guarantee their clients an exceptional trip. Their boats are the state-of-the-art KingFisher Offshore 26’...read more
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If you are craving Southern cooking and comfort food, Moe's Original Bar B Que in Tahoe City is your best bet. They serve all the tasty dishes like Southern fried catfish, St. Louis-style ribs, cornbread and baked beans. Located on the shores of Lake Tahoe, the restaurant has great views of the water and surrounding mountains and is situated next to the bike path that...read more
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Moon Dune Beach may be tiny and not offer many services or allow pets, but it does have the softest, whitest sand found in Lake Tahoe. And it offers free access. The beautiful beach provides some shady areas off the water and portable bathrooms in the summer. Please note that there is no designated parking lot. Parking is on Highway 28 only. Located across from...read more
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Mountain Aloha Massage, with more than a decade of immersion in the community, is proving itself to be a place of healing and creation of well being. It was created by Hawaiian-trained massage therapist and yoga teacher Lauren Payne, whose specialties have a large range of expertise allowing her to assist in releasing tension from sports, stress and overwork. In addition to Lauren there are...read more
Whether you prefer fat tires or skinny tires, the Lake Tahoe area offers a vast array of cycling for every ability and age. No matter if you’re based in Truckee, the North Shore, South Shore or the West Shore, it’s likely there’s a ride right outside your door.
Tahoe Rim Trail
The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) circles Lake Tahoe and offers up world-class mountain...read more
