• Projects,  Uncategorized

    New Floors in the A-Frame Cabin

    This past weekend we started our first project at the cabin. Seeing as everything else rests on the floors it made sense to start with our cabin flooring. We spent a lot of time looking at different options before finally deciding on luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. Although we love the look and feel of real hardwood it wasn’t the right choice for this project. First, we have plenty of real wood around the A-Frame. More importantly, we need floors that will hold up to anything we throw at them. The 4 Pines Cabin is five minutes away from some of the best skiing in California as well as close…

  • Family friendly ski resorts in Tahoe
    Adventures,  Outdoors

    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…