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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14 CA Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV
With a history dating back to 1937, Crystal Bay Casino has been completely renovated. Natural stones cover the walls of the casino and a giant (fake) oak tree grows from the middle of the pit, spreading its branches out over the gaming tables and giving it a surreal ambiance. The gaming includes blackjack, craps and roulette as well as slot machines and a sportsbook. They’ve got rooms to rent out in an adjacent building called the Border House. Renovated to maintain a bygone charm with modern luxuries, the 10 rooms of the Border House are furnished with antiques and retro pieces and have Jacuzzi tubs and plasma TVs, and a few rooms have fireplaces. The casino hosts two clubs: the Red Room – with a small performance space – and the Crown Room, one of Tahoe’s premier performance venues. Set in an old bowling alley, the Crown Room has a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, a hardwood dance floor and a capacity of 750. Crystal Bay Casino is also the home to the five-star Steak and Lobster House. To get a feel for old school Tahoe with all the modern luxuries, check out the CBC.
With a history dating back to 1937, Crystal Bay Casino has been completely renovated. Natural stones cover the walls of the casino and a giant (fake) oak tree grows from the middle of the pit, spreading its branches out over the gaming tables and giving it a surreal ambiance. The gaming includes blackjack, craps and roulette as well as slot machines and a sportsbook. They’ve...read more
With a history dating back to 1937, Crystal Bay Casino has been completely renovated. Natural...read more
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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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Take in the splendor of Lake Tahoe in one of the best ways possible: a self-guided tour on an e-bike, cruiser or other two-wheeler. Enjoy the breathtaking views and mountain vistas. The entire excursion is mapped out on manicured bike paths, giving access to stunning beaches, fantastic photo opportunities and beachside trails. Vista Trail Bikes offers bike rentals for the entire family, including kids' bikes...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
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Waterman's Landing is a place of gathering, delicious food and adventure on the shores of Lake Tahoe. This year-round hot spot is nestled on Patton Landing Beach. With easy access to Lake Tahoe, Waterman's Landing provides kayak and paddleboard tours and lessons as well as rentals of paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other water toys. Fitness offerings include paddleboard workouts, beach boot camps and yoga sessions....read more
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Watson Cabin Museum is living history. As the oldest building in all of Tahoe, having been built in 1909, it still looks like it did when it was built in the center of Tahoe City above the shores of Lake Tahoe. The home originally housed the son of Robert Montgomery Watson (the builder of the building that is now Gatekeepers Museum, a home built in...read more
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Watta Bike n' Snow in Meyers. is a seasonal business. As a bike shop, this is a full-service facility with expert service and tune-ups. Not only can the knowledgeable staff keep your bike its best, but they can also give you the skinny on the best area trails. For the winter, they offer a full range of ski and board tuning and repair service as...read more
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Well Being is a relaxing spa with an inspirational gift shop. Located across the street from Lake Tahoe in Kings Beach, this harmonious healing center specializes in high-quality massages and facials, and their lake-view gift shop features a wonderful selection of conscious gifts for inspired living, including crystals, jewelry, bath and body products, meditation aids and natural wellness products. Well Being also hosts transformational classes and events in their...read more
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Those staying on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe can rent fun, non-motorized outdoor toys at West Shore Sports. In the summer they provide rentals for bikes, paddleboards and kayaks. In the winter the store transitions into giving customers a chance to play on snow with downhill skis, snowboards, cross-country skis and snow shoes. West Shore Sports offers a delivery service to make things even...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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Whale Beach is the last of a series of secluded beaches accessed off of Highway 28 on the east shore of Lake Tahoe and is also known as Black Sand Beach. Accessed via a trailhead that begins at the free public parking area 2.6 miles south of Sand Harbor, the trail begins steep than quickly levels off. When the trail Ys take a left (walking...read more
