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Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe sits in the Sierra Nevada mountains, on the border of Nevada and California. It is the largest alpine lake in the United States.

Lake Tahoe is a popular destination any time of year, given the clear water, and the panoramic mountain views. This area is particularly popular in the winter. There are many ski resorts in the mountains surrounding Tahoe.

Photos Of Lake Tahoe

These photos of Tahoe and the surrounding area should be incentive for you to start planning your trip.

Skiing In Lake Tahoe

Different types of skiing are available at Lake Tahoe. If you enjoy Alpine skiing, you can indulge your passion at any of the ski resorts around the area, such as Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Homewood, and Tahoe Donner resorts.

If you prefer the Nordic skiing family of ski sports, which includes cross-country skiing and ski jumping, you can visit the Clair Tappaan, Eagle Mountain, Hope Valley, Royal Gorge, Spooner Lake, Sugar Pine, and Tahoe Donner resorts.

Lake Tahoe is an especially good site for cross-country skiers because it offers plenty of groomed, mapped trails. Even if you don't have a good set of ski equipment, you can rent everything at Lake Tahoe's ski resorts. Some resorts also offer sleds for pulling your small children in if you want to take them with you as you ski.

Travel To Tahoe

Snowfall

Lake Tahoe boasts an abundance of snowfall from November to April, making it a prime skiing destination for a full six months of the year. A number of ski resorts are found in Lake Tahoe, some of which are Alpine Meadows, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe. Heavenly Mountain Resort offers the largest skiing area around Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley USA is well-known as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Ski Guide

Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada: Lake Tahoe

by: Marcus Libkind

Amazon Price: $111.66 (as of 06/01/2012)

This book is one volume in the most comprehensive series of guidebooks to the ski touring opportunities in the Sierra Nevada. This book allows you to plan a trip suited to your own interests and abilities. Whether you are looking for a short, easy ski in a meadow, or an adventure which will tax the best backcountry skier, Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada gives you the information needed to choose and execute a safe and enjoyable trip.

Accomodations

It is easy to find accommodation in Lake Tahoe, no matter what your preferences and budget are. Ski resorts offer a wide variety of lodging environments. Luxurious hotels and condominiums are available if you want to be pampered. If you prefer to rough it and stay close to nature, there are forest cabins and chalets. In addition to the ski resorts, you can visit the numerous restaurants and casinos around the area.

Lake Tahoe Skiing Video

Restaurant & Dining Reviews In South Lake Tahoe

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Food in 96150

Keys Cafe (South Lake Tahoe): "The people here are nice, the food is overwhelmingly ok, but the service is tremendously lacking. I mean how, in the name of Zeus' butthole, does it take a..." more
SugarPine Bakery (South Lake Tahoe): "Ehhhhh... I give it a 2.5 Other than Raleys or Safeway or Starbucks, there doesn't seem to be any other solid bakeries in town so I keep going to SugarPine..." more
Overland Meat & Seafood (South Lake Tahoe): "Thanks to Yelpers who led us to this meat market! The steaks are so big my husband and I split one! He was so glad I didn't let him get steaks at the..." more
Grass Roots Natural Foods (South Lake Tahoe): "Love this store. Lots of vitamins, natural skincare and beauty products, as well as great selection of natural foods. I love their house made garlic cheese..." more
Flour Girl Wedding Cakes (South Lake Tahoe): "Went to my cake appointment at another bakery today. They told me that when a customer asks for a cake tasting appointment they check to make sure that they..." more
The Cork & More (South Lake Tahoe): "I love this store. Great wine selection, knowledgeable, friendly staff, great food, gifts, kitchen items....lots more, you need to check it out." more
Free Bird (South Lake Tahoe): "Really cute spot with good soy latte." more
Richardsons Ice Cream Parlor (South Lake Tahoe): "Stopped in while attending Oktoberfest. Though it was busy, the line moved fast. They were out of several flavors (late in the afternoon), but the mocha..." more
Liras Supermarket (South Lake Tahoe): "Great independent market on the way into town. reasonable, though not spectacular, selection of organic or healthy food. Good selection of local or unique..." more
Jazz Kat Cafe (South Lake Tahoe): "What a disappointment. I travel quite a bit and always find great places with Yelp. This is a glaring exception. There were five in our party and all but..." more