When it comes to places to ski, Lake Tahoe is perhaps one of the crown jewels with 15 ski resorts and it’s abundance of snow covered terrain and breathe-taking vistas. Not to mention the numerous cross country ski resorts, Lake Tahoe is located in the Sierra mountain range which gets the largest and deepest amount of snow fall in the United States. This place is definitely a skier’s wintery-wonderland. Lake Tahoe is truly a gem in the nations shrinking outdoor nature settings.
The Alpine terrain and beauty of the lake make this a setting right out of a Hollywood movie. The abundant natural landscape in addition to the amazing ski slopes, is enough to make one easily escape and forget the everyday hustle and bustle that life happenings can bring us. The north side of the lake is where you can find the majority of some of the most renowned resorts. These resorts offer amazing amenities such as, shuttles to most ski slopes, beautiful and cozy lodging, top notch restaurants and eateries, spa treatments, swim out heated pools and hot tubs, casinos, shopping and more.
You can find some wonderful books about what there is to do during all the seasons at Lake Tahoe on Amazon. You might be a little surprised by the amount of this area has to offer. Lake Tahoe provides abundant ever changing outdoor experiences all year round. Not only are you able to hike, bike, swim and escape into pristine nature during the summer months, the stunning winter skiing atmosphere at Tahoe is national treasure and world renowned.
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Squaw Valley is among these resorts, home to the Winter Games in 1960, it has some of the most advanced and best slopes in North America. For all of you coffee lovers out there, Squaw Valley was the first to open a ski in-ski out Starbucks. That’s right; skiers can enjoy a cup of their favorite coffee beverage without even taking off their skies or missing an inch of powder on the slopes!
Not quite the pro skier yet? No worries, Lake Tahoe offers slopes for everyone from beginner to pro. Alpine Meadows, right next to Squaw is great for those that aren’t looking to be in the next Winter Olympics!
Mt. Rose is located on the northeast side of the lake and offers extremely steep slopes for the more adventurous type while resorts like Diamond Peak offer a more family atmosphere and slopes that are more suitable for all ages and levels. Diamond Peak also has spectacular views of the Lake.
Now as far as the south side of the lake, there are plenty of ski options as well. In the southeast region of the lake is Heavenly Ski resort, a great place known for its inbound terrain and a great stop for shopping and eating at the Heavenly Village.
Sugar Bowl offers some of the most rugged and steep terrain, and is also home to Lake Tahoe’s first ever chairs lifts erected in 1939.
If you are looking to get the season started ASAP, Donner Pass is definitely a place for the early birds to kick off the season early. This area is easily reachable, especially those traveling from the San Francisco or Sacramento area. Donner Pass receives an enormous amount of snowfall and offers plenty of resorts for your skiing pleasure. For those who enjoy cross country skiing, Royal Gorge, NorthStar and the Meadows are also great places to explore.
There are many amazing and beautiful ski resorts around the entire Lake Tahoe area. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there is a slope here for you. Between Lake Tahoe’s world renowned slopes, resorts and unforgettable vistas, skiing here is truly like slipping away to a little slice of heaven. Once you visit any of the areas mentioned it’s easy to see why so many snow sport lovers call Lake Tahoe their favorite “go-to” spot for skiing and for snowboarding alike. There’s something here for everyone no matter your skill level, and the surrounding beauty is something you just have to witness for yourself.
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