Mountain winter film festivals are the ski season counterpart to baseball’s “seventh inning stretch.” After a few weeks of outrageous snow conditions, it feels good to take a break, sit back, and get stoked for the next level of outdoor adventures. Get out and get inspired at one of these film festivals this season.
Winter sports around Lake Tahoe have always been popular, from the first winter carnival in Truckee in 1895, to the 1932 Tahoe City tournament that established the Tahoe-Truckee area as a prime training ground for developing world class talent.
Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort this winter and learn about the geography, wildlife, and history of the Tahoe Basin.
Thank goodness for social media and the intrepid photographers who have shared updates on snowpack depth, lift status, and road conditions. We link to Instagram locations throughout our site, and we’ve been scrolling through our favorite places to see what’s going on during this storm.
There are 18 SNO-PARK sites throughout the Sierras – providing the most accessible spots for outdoor winter activities in the Sierra Nevada.
After letting my snowboard skills slide for a few seasons, I jumped into a women’s ski/ride clinic to see what I’d been missing. All puns aside, my experience provided a lift to both my skills and my state of mind.
November has been a busy month, and we are looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday to take time to regroup. We would love to hear your suggestions!
We created this site to share our love of the Sierra Nevada, and to help visitors explore more of this beautiful and adventure-filled region.
It all starts with a map: We’ve added places we think you’ll like, provided different ways to explore, and we’re always on the lookout for new adventures.
The Desolation Wilderness is located just to the southwest of Lake Tahoe, north of Highway 50. It is accessible from all sides, though most hikers begin their visit in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through the length of the wilderness, and its proximity to roads makes it one of the more Read more…
Carson Pass and the surrounding area offers year round recreation options for active outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, backpacking, and camping are popular in the summer months, especially when wildflowers are in bloom. During the winter, backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling opportunities are plentiful. Check in advance for winter conditions, and always travel safely and Read more…
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