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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CA Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of stunning turquoise water, old-growth forests and giant cartoon-like granite boulders that balance themselves like toys in amazing ways. There are multiple hiking trails that lead from the park, giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the splendor that outdoor Tahoe has to offer, and you'll find several good dive spots here too. To help enjoy the area even more, there are 150 regular campsites and one group site, all having easy access to the water via various points around the park. The park is also good for dogs as long as they're on a leash at all times and not on the trails. If you're coming to the park for day use only it is highly advised that you come early, as the park tends to be very busy and parking is limited. The park does not allow day use visitors once the parking lots are full. The park closes in the winter, although access to trails is still available. Visitors should remember to pack it in and pack it out and to leave no trace.
DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of stunning turquoise water, old-growth forests and giant cartoon-like granite boulders that balance themselves like toys in amazing ways. There are multiple hiking trails that lead from the park, giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the splendor that outdoor Tahoe has to offer, and you'll find several good dive spots here...read more
DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of...read more
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One of the magical aspects to Lake Tahoe is the clarity of her water. With shorelines reminiscent of the tropics, Lake Tahoe is blessed with a lovely ranges of blues and turquoise that are hard to find elsewhere. To celebrate this fact, Clearly Tahoe is taking their guided kayak trips to the next level with transparent kayaks. Specializing in providing unique, luxurious guided excursions, Clearly...read more
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Clearwater Facial Studio & Wax Bar is a salon offering a full array of services in facials, waxing, spray tanning and makeup. Its facials range from a Clearwater custom facial that lasts 60 minutes to a refresh facial for a quick 30 minutes. It also offers craniosacral massage, and the waxing services include all body parts as well as Brazilian bikini waxing. Clearwater is the...read more
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Coldstream Adventures is your ticket to amazing snowmobiling fun in the Lake Tahoe wilderness. Whether a beginner or advanced rider, Coldstream Adventures offers exciting two-hour excursions that are sure to bring smiles to everyone's faces. Beyond their regular tours they also offer excursions for corporate events and team-building exercises. Personalized trips are possible with a minimum of four sleds rented. read more
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Commons Beach is the community beach area and park for Tahoe City. A large grass space, public bathrooms, a children's outdoor jungle gym and swings as well as a paved bike path that leads to Meeks Bay and Squaw Valley make up the park portion of Commons Beach. Beyond the grass is a large sandy beach that frames Lake Tahoe. This is an excellent swimming...read more
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Concerts at Commons Beach is a great evening outing for all ages and families. A grass amphitheater and beach host hundreds of people for this free, weekly summer concert series put on by the town of Tahoe City. Each Sunday's performances brings new music to the scene; sometimes it's salsa, other times the beat of jazz, bluegrass or country that gets the people dancing. Bands...read more
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Coon Street Dog Beach and Boat Launch is in Kings Beach. Situated at the corner of Coon Street and Highway 28, this rocky public beach is option for both putting a boat in the water and for walking your dog. Dogs must be on a leash of 6-foot or shorter and in your control at all times. There are shaded picnic tables, public bathrooms and parking for regular cars as...read more
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If this Truckee landmark's marquee is a tad confusing, it’s understandable: Lit up at night above downtown in glowing red letters is a can’t-miss sign – HILLTOP LODGE. But if someone suggests having dinner and drinks at Cottonwood, you’ll still aim for those neon lights. The Hilltop Lodge sign sits atop Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, which is perched on one of California’s original ski hills...read more
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For history buffs, Hooligan Rock in Truckee was where all sorts of unseemly Wild West shenanigans were carried out, so much so that town elders blew the giant boulder (to be found in the Safeway shopping center parking lot) in half. Golfers taking on the Coyote Moon course may want to take along their own explosives after encountering Coyote Moon’s own giant granite Hooligan Rock on...
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Creek Beach is in a succession of beaches along the same trail network that connects Chimney Beach, Secret Cove, Boaters Beach and Whale Beach. Creek Beach is the third beach that one comes to after passing Secret Cove. To access the beach, park at the free public parking 2.6 miles south of Sand Harbor on Highway 89. Take the single track down a steep hill...read more
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The Crown Room in the Crystal Bay Casino is one of North Tahoe’s premier performance venues, hosting major music acts and all genres, the occasional stand-up comedy show, NFL football games and other major sporting events. Set in an old bowling alley with an open-truss ceiling, the Crown Room has a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and a hardwood dance floor. The wrap-around bar can...read more
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An ingenious idea that interweaves multiple aspects, Cuppa Tahoe is one of those places where you might find yourself spending hours. A well-stocked bookstore enhanced with food and drink, this land of learning offers a superb selection of reading material as well as games, stationery and space. They also offer a Casual CoWorking area that offers business people a way to get out of their...read more
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A longstanding player in Truckee mountain biking, Cyclepaths is a one-stop shop for everything that has to do with knobby-tire-enhanced gravity fun. A shop that will outfit you from head to toe, including the bike that will best fit your needs and wants, Cyclepaths also offers a bike maintenance department that has a stellar reputation. The folks at Cyclepaths involve themselves with summer bike events,...read more
