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
Northstar California Resort
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When you want to get serious about the well-being of your mind and body, it's time to check out Tahoe Spa & Wellness. At the Northstar location near the homeowners' recreation center, a variety of massage modalities are offered by certified therapists. Be sure to check out the Downtown Truckee location for even more wellness offerings. read more
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Tahoe Sport Fishing is Lake Tahoe's largest U.S. Coast Guard-certified fishing fleet. An experienced crew and a fleet of six boats put you right where the fish are biting for year-round adventure. The boats leave from Ski Run Marina and Zephyr Cove. They cater to single anglers, families, bachelor parties and corporate groups.read more
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Tahoe Sports is a major outfitter in rentals for water recreation in Lake Tahoe. Situated in South Lake Tahoe, the company specializes in setting people up for various activities including personal watercraft rentals, parasailing, fly board, paddleboard, pedal boat and other water toys. They also rent power boats for water skiing and wakeboarding. Additionally, they offer a 52-foot Harbor Master with the fitting name Party...read more
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Tahoe Sports Hub is full of gear for every adventure sport for every Sierra season. From watersports, the trail and granite in summer to skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing in winter, Tahoe Sports Hub either sells it or rents it. There is an on-site bicycle shop that sells bikes and gear as well as offering bike repair and rentals. Other summer fun can be had with...read more
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There is no shortage of outdoor sports equipment stores at Tahoe, but the biggest one in town is also one of the most well established and has a great reputation. Tahoe Sports Ltd. has been around since 1982. It is conveniently located in the Village Center. If it’s something fun that you can do outdoors, the staff here knows about it and can provide gear,...read more
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There are a lot of different ways to experience Tahoe, but one of the classiest has to be while tasting wine and cruising the lake aboard a classic wooden boat. Tahoe Tastings provides midday and sunset tours from Keys Marina to the iconic Emerald Bay. En route you'll get to sample a number of wines and enjoy the scenery for two hours. To really make...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park is a place for fun and excitement through thrilling ropes courses and indoor rock climbing for all abilities. They offer their ropes courses in three locations: Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe Vista at the North Tahoe Regional Park and Tahoe City at the Granlibakken Resort. The courses give guests the opportunity to work as a team, to release any fear of heights and to...read more
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Sometimes the unpredictability of fishing can be a little much for youngsters to handle. So if you want your little one to have a Tahoe fishing experience guaranteed to be successful, you may want to visit the Tahoe Trout Farm, open during the warmer season. It's been in business for some 74 years, and a trip to these little ponds has become...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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When it comes to towering rock faces that are so grandiose that they catch a person's eye, Tram Face of Palisades Tahoe ranks up there. This omnipresence of orange and red rock is a masterpiece of beautiful natural perfection. Now people can enjoy her beauty up close and personal with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe Via Ferrata. In inspiration of European mountain routes that use ropes, cables...read more
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Tahoe Vista Recreation Area is a beach area that offers free public access. Complete with picnic tables, public bathrooms, a sheltered boat launching ramp, the 2.7-acre property offers 800 feet of sandy and rocky shoreline ready to entertain families and others who want to absorb the beauty of Lake Tahoe. No open flames or charcoal grills allowed; propane grills are permitted except on Red Flag days.There...read more
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Offering a fleet of high-quality water ski, wakeboard and cruising boats, Tahoe Wakebusters makes it simple to enjoy a fun-filled day or splendid sunset with your own boat on Lake Tahoe. To make things even better, each power boat rental comes complete with a stereo system with a smartphone connection, a two-person tube, a wakeboard, water skis, life jackets, paddles, ski flags and all required...read more
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Tahoe Water Adventures is your one-stop shop for anything related to having fun on Lake Tahoe. From speed-boat rentals to Jet Skis, Tahoe Water Adventures rents reliable power toys for the water. They also rent kayaks, standup paddleboards and surfboards. In addition to rentals they offer guided trips and lessons. Tahoe Water Adventures is only open in the summer.read more
