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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There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake Tahoe than from a helicopter. Tahoe Helicopters offers every style of tour possible to accommodate those who would like a bird's eye view of things. From waterfall excursions to sunset flights, from a circumnavigation of the lake to exploring one specific area, there's something for everyone. The flights are perfect for all ages and will be certain to leave you in jaw-dropping awe. Tours are daily, and trips range in duration from 10 minutes to an hour. They welcome walk-ins; however, it is recommended to call first to check availability.
There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake Tahoe than from a helicopter. Tahoe Helicopters offers every style of tour possible to accommodate those who would like a bird's eye view of things. From waterfall excursions to sunset flights, from a circumnavigation of the lake to exploring one specific area, there's something for everyone. The flights are perfect...read more
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Sierra Sports Care & Chiropractic is run by Dr. John Walsh, D.C., a licensed and certified chiropractic doctor, longtime local and Olympic-league downhill snow skier. Because of his impressive prowess on the mountain, he is deeply familiar with what the body needs for it to be working at its optimum performance. His healing sessions include soft-manipulation chiropractic, massage, muscle lengthening and stretching. His broad knowledge,...read more
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If you enjoy the serenity and fun that the state parks provide on the California side of the Lake Tahoe area, then you can thank Sierra State Parks Foundation. Founded in 1974, the foundation is a nonprofit supporting eight different parks around the western side of the region: D.L. Bliss State Park, Donner Memorial State Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Sugar Pine...read more
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Play is the name of the game at Sierra-at-Tahoe, where 2,000 acres and 2,212 vertical feet of skiable terrain offer skiers and riders the freedom to explore their style at any level. Whether it’s sending big mountain terrain via the Huckleberry Canyon Gates, carving down sunbathed groomers in West Bowl, learning a new trick in the Sierra Playgrounds or the exhilaration of making one’s first...read more
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Heading to the slopes but the airline lost your skis or snowboard gear? Or are you just the spontaneous type who ended up in Truckee-Tahoe without skis, board, helmet, boots or cold-weather gear? Ski Butlers North Tahoe can dial you in with high-end gear quickly and efficiently. Reserve the gear – skis and snowboards, accessories and even clothing – that you or your family need...read more
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Ski Run Marina is a shopping and marina center highlighting water experience: restaurants, boat and water activities rental, cruise boat, fishing and shopping in South Lake Tahoe. It is the launching spot for day and dinner cruises on the Safari Rose and the soon to arrive The Tahoe Spirit. Ski Run Marina is the home to Riva Grill (amazing food and cocktails with impressive views), Artemis Mediterranean Cafe (a healthy...read more
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Sky Tavern, a year-round nonprofit ski area on Mt Rose Highway, offers an array of affordable programs, making it a perfect choice for getting kids outside and in the mountains. This exceptional destination fosters life skills through skiing and snowboarding. Children gain a sport for life, independence and connections with friends, all while experiencing the outdoors. Sky Tavern's mission is clear: to provide outdoor sports...read more
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Since 1948 Sky Tavern ski area has hosted America’s oldest and largest non-profit ski and snowboard program for kids. Available to all children, including those from economically disadvantaged families and those with disabilities, the program is run entirely by volunteers, mostly parents, who instruct and work in supportive roles. The mission of Sky Tavern is to provide a safe and fun family environment in which...read more
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Many people have included skydiving on their bucket list, but if you are going to jump out of an airplane, why not do it over some of the most beautiful scenery in the world? Skydive Truckee Tahoe provides the opportunity to fly over the Tahoe region and then freefall above it all, finally parachuting down to the ground below. Very little experience or preparation is...read more
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Skylandia is a gorgeous, 24-acre state park that offers a multitude of amenities. Situated a mile and a half from Tahoe City, Skylandia offers both a grass park area complete with grills, picnic tables, paved trails and public bathrooms as well as a sand beach that offers leisurely walks with views that look up the lake toward Mount Tallac and South Lake Tahoe. The park...read more
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Snoventures is a fabulous place for families and those new to the mountain atmosphere. In a zone specifically set up for beginners, Snoventures offers tubing, beginning skiing and a private lodge complete with a fire pit and hot chocolate. The two different sizes of tubes for adults and kids. There's also a carpet-style escalator that takes people up to the top, making tubing that much...read more
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There are plenty of ski resorts catering to adults, so how does a small-mountain operation established back in the day survive? It caters to kids. Soda Springs Mountain Resort is all about families and snow. You won’t find a single double black diamond run or super pipe here. How about snow-tubing carousels, snow volcanoes and a mini-snowmobile track, you ask? Check, check and check. Soda...read more
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Just over the hill from South Lake Tahoe toward Kirkwood in Hope Valley is Sorensen’s Resort. Imagine a rustic inn with a B&B vibe and a nice range of lodging options. Sorensen’s has a great restaurant, a wood-fired sauna and acres and acres of high-country wilderness to explore. The resort puts you within spitting distance of all sorts of backcountry recreation, from fishing and hiking...read more
