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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10550 Stampede Meadows Road, Truckee, CA
If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your thing, then you should check out Tahoe Whitewater Tours. This highly reputable company offers guided trips down the Truckee River as well as other rivers near the Tahoe area, Tahoe Whitewater Tours creates a trip that fits the wants and needs of the group. From basic river trips to heart-pumping whitewater adventures, they have you covered.
If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your thing, then you should check out Tahoe Whitewater Tours. This highly reputable company offers guided trips down the Truckee River as well as other rivers near the Tahoe area, Tahoe Whitewater Tours creates a trip that fits the wants and needs of the group. From basic river trips to heart-pumping whitewater adventures, they have you...read more
If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your thing, then you should check...read more
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Each week in the summer months, Truckee locals, residents and businesses come together to celebrate all things local. Live music, vendors, a beer garden, street fair and kids' area bring the historic downtown to life on Thursdays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from June through August, excluding national holidays. Vendors include artisans, retailers, nonprofit groups and food trucks. There’s also a certified farmers market to...read more
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Truckee Watersports is all about providing a fun day on the water. In this case Stampede Reservoir. It's the same distance from Truckee as Lake Tahoe but doesn't have the crowds, has calmer water, and is warmer. from a boat is simply fabulous. Truckee Watersports is an all-inclusive wakeboard, water ski and wake surf school and club that offers lessons, sessions (a lesson for the more...read more
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No need to go to a ski resort to tube. Check out TubeTahoe in Meyers, just outside the city limits of South Lake Tahoe. The 500-foot-long groomed lanes are certain to bring a thrill and a smile. This is a great outing for the entire family and one in which you need no extra equipment; although if you have a helmet, it is recommended to...read more
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On the UNR Incline Village campus in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, UC Davis Tahoe Science Center has interactive exhibits with hands-on activities that explore the science of the Lake Tahoe Basin – its geology, environmental issues, ecological challenges and more. Step aboard the two-thirds-scale model of the UC Davis Research Vessel to learn how scientists investigate and monitor lake quality and clarity. Take...read more
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Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac Historic Site with visitors from all over the world. The historic Boathouse Theatre provides a stage for artistic presentations, concerts and plays. Valhalla Tahoe is a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to preserve Tahoe Heritage through restoration, arts, music, theatre and celebrations. In addition to...read more
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The Van Sickle Bi-State Park is all about bringing visitors in touch with nature. As one of the only parks in the country that straddles a state line, the site is close enough to the bright lights of the Stateline casinos to walk to the park from the resorts. The trail system in the park caters to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders, and showcases...read more
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Vikingsholm is Tahoe's hidden castle, famed for its elegant stone and woodwork and dramatic natural landscape. Construction of this masterpiece of Scandinavian architecture began in 1929 and was completed in 1932. Owner Lora J. Knight hosted many friends and family there until her death in 1945. This historical property is situated at the head of Emerald Bay and across from Fannette Island. During summer, parking...
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All of the best ski resorts these days strive to provide the most complete vacation experience, and the Village at Northstar is a prime example. When you are tired of the mountain, or if you have no interest in the snow sports in the first place, there is plenty to do at the Village. Shopping is front and center with more than a dozen shops...read more
Northstar California Resort
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The Village at Northstar is an example of the coming of age of the Sierra ski resorts. Gone are the days when the Tahoe area hillsides were bustling with snow-sports enthusiasts in the winter but then empty during the other seasons. The activity these days takes place all year. Even if you never set foot on the slopes, you'll find more than enough fun to...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
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No matter if it’s winter or summer, Village Cinemas movie theaters at Northstar California are open when the day on the slopes or trails are done. Look for first-run, Hollywood movies right in the Village at Northstar in two theaters. One theater features nearly 100 stadium seats and the other has 45 seats all accompanied by state-of-the-art sound and full-service concession stand. Adults ticket pricing...read more
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The Village Ski Loft’s knowledgeable staff has been outfitting visitors and residents for the four seasons since 1974, providing sales, service and rentals for all of your outdoor needs. With one of the widest selections of bikes on the North Shore – from beach cruisers to downhill mountain bikes – they also stock a full line of parts and accessories and have a variety of...read more
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Ward Canyon is off CA Highway 89/West Lake Boulevard on the backside of Alpine Meadows Ski Area. The park is a protected, undeveloped swath of beautiful forest that offers manicured single-track trails and access to Ward Creek, a beautiful babbling stream that provides a stunning backdrop to the forest that surrounds it. The trail system connects with other trails that traverse the entire Lake Tahoe...read more
