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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2640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you’ve seen it from the air, piloting your own aircraft over the Carson Range and into the Tahoe basin. With Hang Gliding Tahoe, you fly a powered hang glider (with an FAA-certified instructor along) and enjoy the sight of the lake from an entirely new perspective. The flight can even count toward training for a pilot’s license. Morning flights offer spectacular year-round viewing conditions. Flights may be scheduled for 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Winter flights are warm and cozy with modern-technology heated clothing. Don’t forget to sign up for the photo or video services for a souvenir of the flight that you will treasure forever.
You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you’ve seen it from the air, piloting your own aircraft over the Carson Range and into the Tahoe basin. With Hang Gliding Tahoe, you fly a powered hang glider (with an FAA-certified instructor along) and...read more
You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all it has to...read more
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Round Pines is a great beach for those who like a lot going on but also like a beach that is tucked away. Not only does it have a deli and a bar, but it also has a wonderful selection of available water-activity rentals, including boats, Jet Skis, kayaks, paddleboards and pedal boats. Visitors can also choose to go parasailing, play volleyball, swim in the...read more
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The nation’s largest cross country ski resort sits atop Donner Summit out of view of most travelers. But for those in the know, Royal Gorge’s 200 km of groomed trails on 6,000 acres of stunning Sierra Nevada scenery is a veritable adventure mecca. A partnership with Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and the Truckee Donner Land Trust means Royal Gorge resort, which was founded in 1971,...read more
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Safe Taxi is a small company operating in the South Lake Tahoe area. Their fleet is limited in number, so at any given time it's possible that all their cabs will be already occupied or reserved, but it is also possible that they might have a car available when all other companies are booked up. Safe Taxi uses four-wheel-drive SUVs, so inclement weather isn't an...read more
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Immersed in the Truckee forest is a place that delves into the research and lessons that Mother Earth can provide. Sagehen Creek Field Station is a quaint teaching facility and research station for the University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley Natural History Museums and the U.C. Natural Reserve System. Also an active member of the Organization of Biological Field Stations, Sagehen has been a longstanding...read more
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Sail Tahoe Blue is a boating company based on a passion for doing what one loves and sharing it with others. The owners' dream was to spend every day on Lake Tahoe and share that excitement with others. Sail Tahoe Blue offers a safe, fun and entertaining adventure for any age. They sail on Blue, their 40-foot Santa Cruz sailboat. The sailing vessel provides a...read more
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If you wish to sail the beautiful water of Lake Tahoe, then Sailing Ventures Lake Tahoe is a good bet in instruction and boat charters. Established in 1993, Sailing Ventures has created an extensive list of sailing courses through the years. With 10 different sailing classes available, from a two-hour introduction to sailing to a two-day family sailing lesson, teaching the ways of the Tahoe...read more
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Three miles south of the town of Incline Village on Highway 28, Sand Harbor has a variety of natural features that you can spend an entire day exploring. You can hike several trails down the shoreline or off into the woods. You can rock-hop, scrambling across the giant boulders that extend out into the lake. You can rent a kayak or standup paddleboard to float...read more
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Sandy Beach is a beautiful tiny piece of free public beach access in Tahoe Vista. Near the Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, this sandy beach provides views looking up Lake Tahoe toward Mount Tallac, creating a stunning perspective. The beach is outfitted with garbage cans year-round, and portable bathrooms are added in the summer. A bonus to this beach is that there are picnic tables and grills...read more
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Truckee-Tahoe is full of golf courses open to private play only. Schaffer’s Mill Golf Club is one of those private courses, except on Mondays. The golfing public can play the Johnny Miller/John Harbottle-designed course throughout the season during unaccompanied guest play on Mondays. As tee times are understandably limited on the public days, golfers wanting to take advantage of the opportunity should contact the Schaffer’s...read more
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The west side of Secline Beach is a forested, small, park-like setting with many trees shading picnic tables and open space. Seasonal kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals are often available. The east side of Secline Beach is an open sandy beach that transitions smoothly over a short distance from the lake to a paved turn-around area. Tables and barbecues are provided, as well as seasonal...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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Secret Cove is a secluded nudist beach that is off the same trail system that accesses Chimney Beach. On the east shore of Lake Tahoe on Highway 89, 2.6 miles from Sand Harbor, the trailhead to Secret Cove is found to the right of the free public parking. The trail is steep at first and then mellows out to a gentle 3/4-mile of single track....read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
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One of the nice perks of the new commercial activity taking place near the east side of South Lake Tahoe is that it has brought in a high-end spa. Serenity Spa uses modern techniques and products such as hot stone massage, mineral salt scrub therapy, body wraps and revitalizing facials to promote relaxation and well being. And for that romantic occasion, there is the Couples’...read more
