Adventures
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Incredible Hot Springs near Lake Tahoe you need to see to believe
Warm up at one of these natural hot springs not far from Truckee, Reno and Lake Tahoe. After a day on the slopes or after a long hike in the pristine forests in the high Sierras, a long soak at one of the natural hot springs could be exactly what you need! Sierra Hot Springs Sierra Hot Springs is close to Truckee located to the North of Lake Tahoe. Located in Sierraville, CA this developed hot spring welcomes the public to soak in it’s pools and take in the beautiful views. In addition to Hot Springs, Sierra Hot Springs offers lodging and camping. This facility is clothing optional and has…
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A Guide to Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts
There are so many choices for great Skiing in Lake Tahoe California. Here’s a guide to the different resorts around the lake. There’s no shortage of beautiful Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts! Don’t miss this post about the best family friendly resorts. Heavenly Ski Resort Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly resort is probably one of the most well known ski resorts. Heavenly spans both California and Nevada. With stunning views of Lake Tahoe and over 4,800 skiable acres, Heavenly should definitely be on your list! Heavenly is geared toward intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Although the base located in South Lake Tahoe can be crowded, once you get out…
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5 Family Friendly Ski Resorts in Tahoe
All the ski resorts in Tahoe are fun and family friendly! But for new skiers, boarders and little tikes, there are resorts that truly stand out as the most family ski resorts in Tahoe. Donner Ski Ranch Donner Ski Ranch is more than 500 acres around Boreal Ridge north of Lake Tahoe near Donner Summit. The resort is family owned (yes that’s right!) and has been for 80+ years making it one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Donner Ski Ranch has runs for all skill levels and a great team of instructors who go the extra mile for beginners. The best thing about Donner, beside the fact that…
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Sorensen’s and Hope Valley
Sorensen’s in Hope Valley was our home base for many snow trips Once we caught the High Sierra’s bug, we started to branch out from the Lake Tahoe basin. Our first winter trip outside of our typical Tahoe ski excursion was to Sorensen’s in Hope Valley. Hope Valley is a great base camp for Kirkwood in the winter or some amazing hiking and fishing in the summer. Sorensen’s felt like Santa’s Village. With tiny cabins painted red with tall peaks and warm fires within. Our children were still very young, 4 and 7 years old. So the compact feel of the resort was perfect for free play and lots of…