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Cross Country Skiing
Tahoe City Cross Country - (530) 583-5475
Tahoe Donner - (530) 587-9444
Royal Gorge - (530) 426-3871
Resort at Squaw Creek - (530) 583-6300
Spooner Lake - (775) 749-5349
Northstar at Tahoe - (530) 562-1010
Dog Sledding
Wilderness Adventures Dog Sled Tours - (530) 550-8133
Tours available at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and the Resort at Squaw Creek
Sierra Sled Dog Tours - (530) 412-3302
Sierra Sled Dog Adventures Experienced guides take you on 4, 7& 18-mile tours, that last between 45 minutes and 3 hours. Moonlight tours are offered each month. Tours run daily 8am-4pm at several Truckee locations. Reservations required.
Ice Skating
Village at Northstar Ice Rink - (530) 562-3689
Olympic Ice Pavilion - (530) 581-7246
Resort at Squaw Creek - (530) 583-6300
Rentals
Dave's Ski Shop, Tahoe City - (530) 583-6415
Truckee - (530) 582-0900
Kings Beach - (530) 546-5800
Skiing/Snowboarding
North Shore
Alpine Meadows
2600 Alpine Meadows Rd., Tahoe City, Calif.
Directions: To get to Alpine Meadows, take Calif. Highway 89 north 6 miles from Tahoe City or Calif. 89 south 13 miles from Interstate 80 in Truckee to Alpine Meadows Road.
(530) 583-4232, (800) 441-4423
Base elevation: 6,835 feet
Top elevation: 8,637 feet
Vertical drop: 1,802 feet
Number of runs: 100
Capacity: 16,500 skiers per hour
Terrain: 25 percent beginner, 40 percent intermediate, 35 percent advanced Skiable acres: 2,000
Longest run: 2.5 miles
Number of lifts: 11
Average snowfall: 340 to 510 inches
Snowphone: (530) 581-8374
Boreal Ski Resort
I-80 45 mi. west of Reno, Nev.
Getting there: Boreal Ski Resort has easy access from Interstate 80, 45 miles west of Reno off the Castle Peak Exit.
(530) 426-3666
Base elevation: 7,200 feet
Top elevation: 7,800 feet
Vertical drop: 600 feet
Number of runs: 41
Capacity: 8,000 skiers per hour
Terrain: 30 percent beginner, 55 percent intermediate, 15 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 380
Longest run: 1 mile
Number of lifts: 9
Average snowfall: 350 inches
Snowphone: (530) 426-3666
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
1210 Ski Way Dr., Incline Village, Nev.
For information on free local ski shuttles call (775) 832-1177.
(775) 832-1177, (800) 468-2463
Base elevation: 6,700 feet
Top elevation: 8,540 feet
Vertical drop: 1,840
Number of runs: 30
Capacity: 7,700 skiers per hour
Terrain: 18 percent beginner, 49 percent intermediate, 33 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 655
Longest run: 2.5 miles
Number of lifts: 6
Average snowfall: 300 inches
Snowphone: (775) 831-3211
Donner Ski Ranch
19320 Donner Pass Rd., off I-80, Norden, Calif.
Getting there: To get to Donner Ski Ranch, take I-80 west about 45 miles from Reno and exit at the Soda Springs/Norden exit onto Donner Pass Road. The resort is 3.5 miles east.
(530) 426-3635
Base elevation: 7,031 feet
Top elevation: 7,781 feet
Vertical drop: 750 feet
Number of runs: 45
Capacity: 7,200 skiers per hour
Terrain: 25 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate, 25 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 400
Longest run: 1.2 miles
Number of lifts: 6
Average snowfall: 396 inches
Snowphone: (530) 426-3635
Granlibakken Ski Sled Resort
625 Granlibakken Rd., Tahoe City, Calif.
Granlibakken is about one-half mile south of Tahoe City, just off Calif. 89.
(530) 581-7333
Base elevation: 6,310 feet
Top elevation: 6,610 feet
Vertical drop: 300 feet
Number of runs: 1
Capacity: N/A
Terrain: 25 percent beginner, 75 percent intermediate
Skiable acres: 10
Number of lifts: 2
Average snowfall: 325 inches
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
22222 Mt. Rose Hwy. (Nev. Hwy. (775) 849-0704
To get to Mt. Rose take Nev. 431 east for about 11 miles from Incline Village and west for 22 miles from Reno.
Base elevation: 8,260 feet
Top elevation: 9,700 feet
Vertical drop: 1,440 feet
Number of runs: 41
Capacity: 10,200 skiers per hour
Terrain: 30 percent beginner, 35 percent intermediate, 35 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 900
Longest run: 2.5 miles
Number of lifts: 5
Average snowfall: 400 inches
Lift tickets: $42
Snowphone: (775) 849-0704
Northstar-at-Tahoe
Calif. Hwy. 267 N., 6 mi. from Kings Beach, Calif.
from the Lake Tahoe area call (530) 581-6365
To get to Northstar take I-80 west from Reno to Truckee about 30 miles and then Calif. Highway 267 south for 6 miles. From Kings Beach, California, take Calif. 267 north about 6 miles.
(530) 562-1010
Base elevation: 6,400 feet
Top elevation: 8,600 feet
Vertical drop: 2,200 feet
Number of runs: 63
Capacity: 19,400 skiers per hour
Terrain: 25 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate, 25 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 2,420
Longest run: 2.9 miles
Number of lifts: 12
Average snowfall: 350 inches
Lift tickets: $48
Snowphone: (530) 562-1330
Soda Springs
I-80 at Donner Summit, Norden, Calif.
Take I-80 West from Reno about 45 miles to the Soda Springs/Norden exit and follow the signs to Soda (about 1 mile). From Tahoe City, take Calif. 89 north to Truckee and then I-80 west to the Soda Springs/Norden Exit.
(530) 426-3901
Base elevation: 6,700 feet
Top elevation: 7,352 feet
Vertical drop: 652 feet
Number of runs: 16
Capacity: N/A
Terrain: 30 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate, 20 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 200
Longest run: 1 mile
Number of lifts: 2
Average snowfall: 350 inches
Lift tickets: $16
Snowphone: (530) 426-1010
Squaw Valley USA
1960 Squaw Valley Rd., Olympic Valley, Calif.
Take California 89 north 6 miles from Tahoe City. From Reno head west on I-80 about 30 miles to Truckee and then south for about 13 miles on California 89. Shuttle service is available from Reno, Sparks and South Shore Lake Tahoe by calling (800) 822-6009;
(530) 583-6985
Base elevation: 6,200 feet
Top elevation: 9,050 feet
Vertical drop: 2,850 feet
Number of runs: 150
Capacity: 50,000 skiers per hour
Terrain: 25 percent beginner, 45 percent intermediate, 30 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 4,200
Longest run: 3 miles
Number of lifts: 30
Average snowfall: 450 inches
Lift tickets: $49
Snowphone: (530) 583-6955
Sugar Bowl
I-80 at Donner Summit, Norden, Calif.
Take I-80 west about 45 miles from Reno and exit at the Soda Springs/Norden exit onto Donner Pass Road. The resort is about 3 miles east.
(530) 426-9000
Base elevation: 6,883 feet
Top elevation: 8,383 feet
Vertical drop: 1,500 feet
Number of runs: 58
Capacity: 11,300 skiers per hour
Terrain: 15 percent beginner, 40 percent intermediate, 45 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 1,110
Longest run: 3 miles
Number of lifts: 11
Average snowfall: 500 inches
Lift tickets: $45
Snowphone: (530) 426-3847
Tahoe Donner
11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, Calif.
Take I-80 west about 30 miles to Truckee and exit at the Central Truckee exit, which puts you on Donner Pass Road. About one-half mile down the road, turn right onto Northwoods Boulevard and follow the signs for about 5 miles to the ski area.
(530) 587-9444
Base elevation: 6,750 feet
Top elevation: 7,350 feet
Vertical drop: 600 feet
Number of runs: 14
Capacity: 1,000 skiers per hour
Terrain: 40 percent beginner, 60 percent intermediate
Skiable acres: 120
Longest run: 1 mile
Number of lifts: 3
Lift tickets: $26
Snowphone: (530) 587-9444
South Shore
Heavenly Ski Resort
End of Ski Run Blvd., off U.S. Hwy. 50, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. For shuttle information call (775) 586-7000.
(530) 541-1330, (775) 586-7000
Base elevation: 6,540 feet
Top elevation: 10,040 feet
Vertical drop: 3,500 feet
Number of runs: 82
Capacity: 29,000 skiers per hour
Terrain: 20 percent beginner, 45 percent intermediate, 35 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 4,800
Longest run: 5.5 miles
Number of lifts: 26
Average snowfall: 336 inches
Lift tickets: $52
Snowphone: (530) 541-7544
Kirkwood
Off Calif. Hwy. 88 at Carson Pass, Kirkwood, California.
take U.S. 395 south to Minden and then Calif. Highway 88 west. It's about a 90-minute drive when the roads are clear.
(209) 258-6000, (800) 967-7500
Base elevation: 7,800 feet
Top elevation: 9,800 feet
Vertical drop: 2,000 feet
Number of runs: 65
Capacity: 16,200 skiers per hour
Terrain: 15 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate and 35 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 2,300
Longest run: 2.5 miles
Number of lifts: 12
Average snowfall: 425 inches
Lift tickets: $45
Snowphone: (209) 258-3000
Sierra-at-Tahoe
1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Rd., Twin Bridges, Calif.
Take U.S. 395 south to Carson City and then follow U.S. 50 through South Lake Tahoe to Sierra-at-Tahoe Road, about 12 miles farther on. For information on the free shuttle from South Shore Lake Tahoe call (530) 541-7548.
(530) 659-7453
Base elevation: 6,640 feet
Top elevation: 8,852 feet
Vertical drop: 2,212 feet
Number of runs: 44
Capacity: 14,870 skiers per hour
Terrain: 25 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate, 25 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 2,000
Longest run: 2.5 miles
Number of lifts: 10
Average snowfall: 450 inches
Snowphone: (530) 659-7475
Ski Homewood
Calif. Hwy. 89, Homewood, Calif.
Take I-80 west about 30 miles to Truckee and then Calif. 89 south to about 6 miles past Tahoe City. From South Lake Tahoe it's about 19 miles west on Calif. 89. You can also ride Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) in the North Shore Lake Tahoe region. For the schedule and fares, call (530) 581-6365.
(530) 525-2992
Base elevation: 6,320 feet
Top elevation: 7,880 feet
Vertical drop: 1,650 feet
Number of runs: 56
Capacity: 8,500 skiers per hour
Terrain: 15 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate, 35 percent advanced
Skiable acres: 1,260
Longest run: 2 miles
Number of lifts: 8
Average snowfall: 350 inches
Lift tickets: $36
Snowphone: (530) 525-2900
Sledding
Granlibakken Resort - (800) 543-3221
Tahoe City, On Highway 89 about 1/8 of a mile south of the y in Tahoe city. East side of highway. Bring your own equipment.
Mount Rose Highway
On Highway 431 on the top of the mountain at about 8,500 feet in elevation, lots of space to sled, perfect for families, bring your own equipment
Sleigh Rides
Borges Family Sleigh Rides - (800) 726-RIDE
Snow Shoeing
Tahoe Trips and Trails - Snowshoe Tours, including moonlight tours - (530) 583-4506
The Backcountry, Tahoe City - (530) 581-5861 and Truckee - (530) 582-0909
Snow Mobiling
High Sierra Snowmobiling - (530)546-9909
Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours - (530) 546-4280
Summer Fun
BEACHES
North Shore Parks and Beaches
64 Acres Park
Just south of the "Y" in Tahoe City, Hwy 89
This park offers parking for bike trails and Truckee River access.
Chambers Beach
One mile south of Homewood on Hwy. 89
It is perfect for sunbathers, swimming, and picnicking. Access is limited to foot or bicycle traffic only, no public parking is available.
Commons Beach Park
Four-acre park located in downtown Tahoe City, on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking, it includes two children's playgrounds located within a large lakefront lawn area. Rest Rooms & BBQ Grills also available.
During the summer stop by every Wednesday at dusk and see a free movie!
Free Summer Music Concert Series on Sundays at 4 PM
Farmer's Market on Thursdays during the summer from 8 AM - 1 PM
Coon Street Boat Launch and Picnic Area
East end of Kings Beach, Coon Street
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
Boat launch, (fee) parking (fee), dog beach
Farmer's Market on Tuesdays during the summer from 8 AM - 1 PM
Kilner Park
3.5 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89 has a children's playground, tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. Kilner Park has walking and biking trails, picnic tables, a group picnic area, and restrooms. Wooded 7 acre park
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Center of Kings Beach, off Hwy 28
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Playgrounds
long, wide beach, fairs, parking (fee)
North Tahoe Watersports provides parasailing, jet ski, kayak and water bike rentals.
Lake Forest Beach Park
Located at the end of Bristlecone Avenue in Lake Forest, one mile East of Tahoe City
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Playgrounds
This park is a popular spot for swimming, sightseeing, bird watching, picnicking, and wind surfing with boat launch nearby (limited parking).
Moondunes Beach
Near Pino Grande Avenue, Tahoe Vista
Featuring: Rest Rooms and Picnic Area
600' sunbathing & swimming beach
North Tahoe Beach
At the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 267, Kings Beach
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills and Sand Volleyball Courts
Group picnic shelter available for rental, contact the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, 530-581-6900.
Summer Tourist Information Center
Patton Beach/Carnelian Bay Beach
Hwy 28 in Carnelian Bay
Featuring: Seasonal Rest Rooms, Picnic tables
Small building with full kitchen and outside deck available for rental from
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, 530-581-6900
Rocky Beach
Pomin Park
Located adjacent to the Lake Forest Campground and Boat Ramp
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and Playgrounds
Pomin Park boasts a large athletic field. Limited parking.
Sand Harbor
South of Incline Village, NV
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Lifeguards and Boat Launch
Parking Fee
Sandy Beach
Hwy 28 in Tahoe Vista
Campsites across highway
Secline Beach
End of Secline Street, Kings Beach
Featuring: Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
Skylandia Park & Beach
24 acre park located 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, Hwy 28
Skylandia Park provides bike trails, hiking trails and picnicking facilities.
The park also features a beach, pier, and swimming.
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area
Hwy 28 and National Avenue, Tahoe Vista
Featuring: restrooms, picnic tables, boat launch (fee)
Extremely limited parking until
Admission fee $3.00, no dogs allowed
Regan Beach
West of Hwy 50 at Lakeview & Sac.
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and Playgrounds
No dogs, fires or alcohol allowed
Tallac Picnic Area
Hwy 89, 2½ miles North of South Lake Tahoe "Y"
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
Dogs on leashes allowed
Zephyr Cove Beach
Hwy 50 at Zephyr Cove
Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills, Boat Rentals, Cruises and Food
Parking fees
Bowling
TAHOE BOWL
1030 Fremont Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone 530.544.3700
e-mail: bowling@tahoebowl.com
Bowl Incline
920 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: (775) 831-1900
Boating
Tahoe City Marina - (530) 583-1039
High Sierra Water Ski School at Sunnyside Marina - (530) 583-7417
Eken Water Sports - (530) 386-3691
West Shore Watersports - (530) 583-WAKE
Boat Launching
Meek's Bay Marina -( 530) 525-5588
Obexer's Marina - (530) 525-7962
Sunnyside Resort and Marina - (530) 583-7201
Lake Forest Boat Ramp - (530) 583-5544 ext.7
Sierra Boat Company - (530) 546-2552 ext. 4
Tahoe City Marina - (530) 583-1039
Beaches
East Shore
Parking is available in some lots, and in some roadside spots, along Hwy 28 between Hwy 50 and Sand Harbor. Once parked, there are steep, sandy hikes to mostly-boulder beaches. Generally, there are no facilities, so bring trash bags to haul out what you haul in. Do not park where no parking signs exist - you will be towed immediately.
Sand Harbor -- (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park) Nevada Division of State Parks. Picnic facilities, restrooms, a huge sand beach and boulders for climbing. Parking $6 per car, boat launching (at a separate entrance) is also $8, and anchoring in the harbor is $6. Annual day use/boating permits are available, $75.
2005 Hwy. 28 Sand Harbor, Nevada
(775) 831-0494
West Shore
Kaspian Recreation Area -- South of Sunnyside on State Route 89. Campsites across highway, rest rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ.
William Kent Campground -- Near Sunnyside on State Route 89. Rocky beach with room for sunbathing, rest rooms, picnic.
Sugar Pine Point State Park -- 1 mile south of Tahoma on Hwy. 89. More lake-edge than beach. Nature trails, pier, rest rooms, picnic facilities, historic Ehrman Mansion. Parking fee. (800) 444-7275.
Meeks Bay -- On Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City, adjacent to Meeks Bay Campground. White sand beach, boat launch, day use fee, rest rooms, picnic facilities.
D.L. Bliss State Park -- On Hwy. 89 between Meeks Bay and Emerald Bay, large camping area, reservations a must, beach, picnic tables, fire pits. Day-use parking fee, beach fee, and other use fees. (800) 444-7275.
Emerald Bay Beach: -- Limited parking, accessible only by one-mile, steep, sandy hike from parking lot on Hwy. 89 or by trail from Bliss Park, about 4 miles. Picnic tables, historic Vikingsholm Castle, views of the only island in Lake Tahoe.
North Shore Incline Village
Ski Beach -- Private for Incline residents, temporary renters or homeowner's association. Boat ramp, barbecue areas, kids climbing structures, slides and swings and volleyball courts.
Burnt Cedar Beach -- Private for Incline residents, temporary renters or homeowner's association. Swimming pool and kiddie pool, barbecue and lawn areas, kids climbing structures, slides and swings. (775) 832-1100
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe -- Private for hotel guests. Boat, jet ski and other rentals are accessible from Ski Beach and the Hyatt's Beach.
(775) 832-1234
Crystal Bay
Speedboat Beach -- At the bottom of Speedboat Ave., off of Hwy 28 just past the Cal-Neva on the California side. Small sandy beach, very limited parking.
Kings Beach
