There must be something in the water in Lake Tahoe. How else you can explain the abnormally high percentage of Olympic gold medalists and world champion athletes that call Lake Tahoe home? We shared a chairlift with a few of them recently to find out just what it is that makes Lake Tahoe so extraordinary.
Looking to make the most out of your day on the slopes? There's an app for that. In fact, there's quite a few noteworthy mobile apps designed to enhance your experience on the mountain and make it easy to meet up with friends and family. And for the competitive crowd, there's plenty of ways to track your vertical and share your results via social media sites. Here's a quick look at a handful of apps worth downloading prior to hitting the slopes in Tahoe.
Beer. The perfect punctuation mark to a great day on the slopes. Lake Tahoe is home to more than a dozen microbreweries and taphouses serving up some of the best hand-crafted ales and barrel-aged sours on the West Coast. We’ve rounded up seven not-to-be missed beers to pair with each of Ski Lake Tahoe’s seven top-rated resorts. So kick off your ski boots, fill up a frosty mug and read on.
When people hear the word “variety” used to describe Lake Tahoe, they typically think of the vast number of ski resorts or the endless nightlife and entertainment options. But the region is also a vibrant gathering place for yoga practitioners, massage therapists and wellness coaches given Lake Tahoe’s stunning natural beauty and the high concentration of outdoor-minded individuals.
The promise of a new year! 2017 is already shaping up to be a winter to remember as forecasters are calling for 5 to 7 feet of fresh snow to blanket the slopes in Lake Tahoe during the first week in January. With stellar conditions and incred deals waiting to greet destination guests, Lake Tahoe ski resorts are making it easy to stick with your New Year’s resolution to learn to ski/snowboard or take your riding to the next level.
California dreaming. Surf in the morning, shred during the day, skate all night. This ambitious lineup might sound a little crazy to some, but to Northern Californians it’s a daily reality given the close proximity of the coast, mountains and urban city centers. There is a palpable stoke that can be felt on the slopes of Lake Tahoe as the culture of surfing, creativity of skateboarding and soul of skiing and snowboarding come together in the region’s cutting-edge terrain park scenes.
Once the winter snowstorms close the high mountain passes in California for the season, the spine of the Sierra Nevada Mountains becomes the largest roadless area in the lower 48 states including the highest peak in the contiguous U.S., Mt. Whitney, at 14,505 feet. Lake Tahoe sits at the northern end of this high alpine paradise serving as an ideal basecamp for backcountry-savvy skiers and snowboarders looking to hone their skills before heading out into the region’s endless powder playgrounds.
Lake Tahoe is a sure bet for families looking to stretch their travel dollar and fill their ski vacation with one-of-a-kind memories that are certain to last a lifetime. Not only does Lake Tahoe offer more resorts in close proximity than any other winter destination in North America, parents and kids can choose from an endless variety of adventures off-the-slopes as well including ice skating, tubing, dogsledding, sleigh rides, swimming lagoons, paddlewheeler boat tours and even year-round climbing walls, ziplines and tree-top canopy tours.
When's the last time you've had chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Or Jack Frost nipping at your nose? Maybe it's time to swap out these Christmas traditions for s'mores and champagne served slope-side by a fire pit and two feet of fresh snow courtesy of Old Man Winter!
There must be something in the water in Lake Tahoe. How else you can explain the abnormally high percentage of Olympic gold medalists and world champion athletes that call Lake Tahoe home? We shared a chairlift with a few of them recently to find out just what it is that makes Lake Tahoe so extraordinary.
