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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Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also open with a larger selection of sites in the summer, the park is positioned to take advantage of both the beautiful natural setting of Lake Tahoe and the historic aspects. Within the park is access to the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion that was built in 1903. The property is still exquisitely maintained and is an excellent representation of the wealthy side of Tahoe. Tours are offered during the summer by Sierra State Parks Foundation (sierrastateparks.org). There are various trailheads, swimming beaches and great fishing within the park as well as a Nature Center that helps visitors identify the local flora and fauna. In the winter the foundation hosts full moon snowshoe expeditions, and this is a great place for sledding and snowshoeing. Dogs are allowed on leash only. Visitors should remember to pack it in, pack it out and leave no trace. An entrance fee is charged.
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also open with a larger selection of sites in the summer, the park is positioned to take advantage of both the beautiful natural setting of Lake Tahoe and the historic aspects. Within the park is access to the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion that was built in 1903. The property is still exquisitely maintained...read more
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also...read more
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Golfers may not see the Golden Bear as they play Old Greenwood, but there is chance they’ll see a California black bear roaming the wooded, mountain course in Truckee. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, aka the Golden Bear, and opened in 2004, Old Greenwood Golf Course is a high-end, 18-hole, par 72 course open to the public. Straight hitters will fare better on Old Greenwood’s fairways,...read more
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Parents vacationing with their kids may want to look at a visit to the Old Truckee Jail Museum as a twofold exercise: educational and cautionary tale. Upon visiting the old jail, kids will get a cool, Old West history lesson that should grab their attention for a while. If not and they get unruly? Well, then, there is plenty of lock-up space. The jail, with...read more
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Olympic Bike Shop is your best bet for the biggest selection of bike rentals and cycling gear whether it be for dirt or road. Olympic Bike Shop opened its doors in 1973 and still continues today because of the owner's and employees' love for cycling in the Lake Tahoe area. With their knowledge about the area's trails and road rides, the entire crew is an...read more
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One World Healing Massage is the creation of Heidi Meiser. A therapist with a lifelong passion for healing through her hands, she has dedicated herself to learning various forms of massage to be able to present the best customized healing session for each person. Meiser also deeply believes in keeping prices affordable for all, as massage should be a part of staying healthy rather than...read more
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There are some people who, when you ask them how they are doing, will say, "Just livin' the dream!" That's the kind of feeling you get from the folks at Over the Edge. There's no doubt that they are passionate about their job, that their job really is their life. And their life is mountain bikes — selling them, servicing them, riding them and then...read more
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One of the magical aspects of skiing or snowboarding is experiencing the silence and beauty of the backcountry. There's nothing quite like the peace and calm that exists amidst a field of powder surrounded by towering trees, especially if you are accessing the goods via the power of Truckee-based Pacific Crest Snowcats. Utilizing the ease of a snowcat's ability to climb mountains and combining it...read more
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Paco’s is Truckee’s oldest specialty cycling and cross-country ski store. They've been putting butts on bikes and feet on skis since 1979. From high-end road and mountain bikes to rides for kids, Paco’s covers the spectrum. Paco’s has a full-service shop as well as cycling components, shoes, helmets, clothing and sports nutrition. When the snow starts to fly, Paco’s morphs into Truckee’s cross country ski...read more
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Paige Meadows is a huge area of easy hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer and cross-country skiing trails in the winter. An area that is superb for families and those not wanting a big workout, the zone has very few hills yet offers stunning views of the area. In the spring Paige Meadows is filled with a variety of wildflowers. In the fall...read more
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It's safe to say with the 13 different ski areas in the Lake Tahoe basin that the area is rich in ski and snowboarding options. But Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows has one thing that the others do not: long, steep runs. That is why Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows is the place that many skiers and snowboarders flock to to hone their craft on one plank or two. Palisades...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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Palisades Tahoe's Aerial Tram is a wonderful way to see the sights of the area. A two-towered ride that takes about 7 minutes to climb 2,000 vertical feet, the cable car brings groups of people up over the mountains in a heated cabin. With just a few swings as the cabin passes the towers and a smooth entry into the loading and unloading bay and...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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Palisades Tahoe Rentals is your easiest bet for renting ski and snowboard equipment when venturing out on the lifts at Palisades Tahoe. Located literally a few steps from the ski lifts and funitel, Palisades Tahoe Rentals makes pick up and return about as simple as it gets. They offer everything needed for skiers (both downhill and telemark) and snowboarders. Whether you're looking to get an...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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The Village at Palisades Tahoe
This open, spacious studio features large windows that highlight the surroundings and help you to fully feel the majestic aspect of the valley. The expansive view to the outside world is also excellent for taking in the tranquility of falling snow while warming up for snowboarding or skiing with a morning yoga class. Palisades Yoga Studio features a variety of mat-based classes as well as aerial classes on yoga hammocks. Be sure to register in advance for aerial classes as space is limited, and keep in mind that many classes at this studio fill up during the busy ski season. There is a small yoga clothing and accessories store connected to the studio. You'll find the studio on First Street within the Village at Palisades Tahoe, on the same corridor as CoffeeBar and across from the Alpenglow conference room.
This open, spacious studio features large windows that highlight the surroundings and help you to fully feel the majestic aspect of the valley. The expansive view to the outside world is also excellent for taking in the tranquility of falling snow while warming up for snowboarding or skiing with a morning yoga class. Palisades Yoga Studio features a variety of mat-based classes as well as...read more
This open, spacious studio features large windows that highlight the surroundings and help you to...read more
