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5 reasons to ski Lake Tahoe this winter

Is Lake Tahoe on your ski and snowboard bucket list? It should be. Combine terrific snow (and a lot of it), jaw-dropping views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding peaks, the variety of ski resorts to choose from, and the great values, and you can understand why you need to plan that Tahoe winter vacation stat.

Top 5 reasons to ski or ride at Lake Tahoe 

1. (SO much) terrain

Between Heavenly, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Kirkwood, you’ve got 9,100 acres, 57 lifts, and 229 runs, with up to 3,500 feet of vertical descent. That terrain ranges from gentle cruisers to steep chutes, impeccable corduroy to untracked powder. For the freestyler set, there are also 13 award-winning terrain parks to play in.

2. Views galore

It’s easy to get distracted by the views while skiing here. Whether you’re gazing at majestic Lake Tahoe or the surrounding peaks of the Sierra Nevada, you’ll find myriad photo opportunities at all the ski resorts.

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3. Great values

Skiing and snowboarding aren’t cheap. But a little advance planning can save you on lift tickets – up to 25% in some cases. From Sierra’s 3-Pak to Kirkwood‘s and Heavenly’s Epic Card, there are plenty of ways to save!

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4. Apres fun after the lifts close

Tahoe’s après ski isn’t something to be trifled with. Heavenly ups the ante with half-price drinks and food specials. At Sierra, the Sierra Pub offers happy hour food + drink specials and live music, including performances by the resort’s General Manager, John Rice & Family. If you’re at Kirkwood, be sure to head to the historic Kirkwood Inn & Saloon for happy hour specials in a genuine log cabin built in 1864.

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5. Family-friendly après activities

When the lifts close, the fun continues for the younger set. Think ice skating at the Heavenly Village or tubing and snow play at Sierra’s Blizzard Mountain. At the lake, more options abound, including Tube Tahoe, boat cruises, movies, and museums. Fact: there are plenty of ways to keep kids and kids-at-heart entertained.

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Winter Wonderland Adventures in South Lake Tahoe
Winter Wonderland Adventures in South Lake Tahoe
Winter Wonderland Adventures in South Lake Tahoe
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Community Events Calendar

May 16, 2025
3rd annual Golden Road Gathering
9:00 am Open Garden Days
10:00 am Knitting Class
1:00 pm How To Get More Out Of Art And Life!
2:00 pm The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
4:00 pm Friday Night Flights
4:00 pm Friday Night Flights
7:00 pm Moonlight Tours
8:00 pm Home Grown Comedy at The Stage at Burke Junction