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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Bear Street and CA Highway 28, Kings Beach, CA
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, and offers day use of a few miles of sandy beach, public bathrooms, a children's play area and barbecue grills. There are boat, Jet Ski and paddleboard rentals, and parking costs $10 for both cars and trucks. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; however, they are allowed in the picnic areas. Dogs must be on a leash 6-foot or shorter at all times. In the winter most of the bathrooms and other facilities are closed.
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, and offers day use of a few miles of sandy beach, public bathrooms, a children's play area and barbecue grills. There are boat, Jet Ski and paddleboard rentals, and parking costs $10 for both cars and trucks. Dogs are not allowed...read more
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy...read more
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Alder Creek Adventure Center sits at a gateway to Tahoe Donner’s 60+ mile trail system. During the summer, the center is home to Tahoe Donner’s Equestrian Center and Bikeworks, where mountain bikes can be rented to explore Tahoe Donner’s vast open space. Guided rides and private lessons are also available. After a morning of adventuring, come in and enjoy Alder Creek Cafe’s bar, outdoor seating...read more
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There is nothing like adventure to fuel your appetite, so what could be more appropriate than a cafe located right inside the Alder Creek Adventure Center in the heart of Tahoe Donner? And it gets even better, because the food is not only yummy, but also healthy, with locally sourced ingredients and an adventurous theme. Their focus is on grab-n-go breakfast and lunch items to...
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Hidden in Incline Village you’ll find a little bit of Hawaii in the high mountains. The licensed professionals at Aloha Spa Tahoe perform different styles of massage, body scrubs, wraps, facials and waxing as well as other services and treatments, all with a hint of aloha. Aloha Spa Tahoe is welcoming with its sunny front lobby. The spa has two waiting areas, five treatment rooms,...read more
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With a genuine effort of offering support, kindness and devotion to each student, Alpenflow’s mission is to provide the highest level of yoga teaching. Located in the heart of Truckee’s industrial Pioneer Center with more than 2,500 square feet of spacious design, Alpenflow provides a heated practice space with a state-of-the-art infrared heating system. Their classes range from warm to hot and are enhanced with...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Alpenglow Expeditions is a highly renowned guide service in the Lake Tahoe area, with more than 20 years of experience guiding guests both in the Olympic Valley and internationally on Everest and other notable peaks. Alpenglow aims to curate powerful outdoor experiences for each client, whether they seek secret powder stashes off the back of Palisades or an unparalleled afternoon on the only Via Ferrata in the area. Contact them to book your backcountry ski or Via Ferrata tour.
Alpenglow Expeditions is a highly renowned guide service in the Lake Tahoe area, with more than 20 years of experience guiding guests both in the Olympic Valley and internationally on Everest and other notable peaks. Alpenglow aims to curate powerful outdoor experiences for each client, whether they seek secret powder stashes off the back of Palisades or an unparalleled afternoon on the only Via Ferrata...read more
Alpenglow Expeditions is a highly renowned guide service in the Lake Tahoe area, with more...read more
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Alpenglow Sports is an original California Mountain Shop that has been providing locals and visitors with inspiration, local knowledge and the best equipment to enjoy the great outdoors since 1979. For those interested in rock climbing, backpacking, backcountry skiing, trail running, hiking and other adventure sports, Alpenglow is a sure bet for finding the best gear – all of it tested and trusted by the staff. In
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If you want to learn how to fly fish, Alpine Fly Fishing Guide Service is a superb choice. Nearing three-quarters of a century in collective experience, the guides at Alpine Fly Fishing Guide Service are in the know about the most prolific fishing holes in the Tahoe area as well as the Eastern Sierra. Their excursions include all the equipment needed. If taking a trip...read more
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Mark Shuey, a grand master of martial arts, has created a formula for seniors to be safer by using their cane. He specifically works with people using crook canes and will even custom design canes for people. Self-defense and exercise classes are offered online. He also has a range of DVDs of sale on his website.
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One way to experience Lake Tahoe as the rich and famous do (or at least how we imagine they do) is to stay at one of the lakeside resorts. The Aston Lakeland Village Beach & Mountain Resort is located very nearly right in the center of South Shore on some 19 acres of woods and beach. They even have a pier that stretches out onto...read more
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Atelier Truckee is a place for tactile living that connects artists, creatives and community through workshops, yarn, art and craft supplies. With a little of everything and a whole lot of inspiration, for those seeking out a new art form to those who already know their craft like the back of their hand. read more
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Although it’s a club, Auburn Ski Club (ASC) & Training Center welcomes the public to cross country ski on its trail network. As far as Donner Summit history goes, ASC goes back to the 1930s when its grounds featured the western United States’ first engineered ski jump. Even before that, trains from the Sacramento Valley would bring loads of flatlanders up to Donner Summit to...read more
One of the special aspects of Lake Tahoe is all the amazing backcountry opportunities. This is especially the case when it comes to backcountry skiing. Truckee and the surrounding communities of Lake Tahoe are blessed with a plethora of skiing and snowboarding options in the natural and uncontrolled mountains. Here's a little sampling of the tasty runs that await if you are willing to put...read more
