Lake Tahoe Westshore in the Winter

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Their immaculately groomed 330Km of track offers everything from pristine meadows to sweeping vistas and features 90 trails of beginner, intermediate and advanced levels along gentle, rolling and hilly terrain. Four surface lifts help skiers negotiate the steeper inclines and allow them to practice their downhill techniques, while ten warming huts and four trailside cafes keep them refreshed and ready for more.

A unique experience is to take a sleigh into the Wilderness Lodge, 3 miles from Summit Station, and spend 2 days and nights sampling gourmet French cuisine, learning to ski, and touring the spectacular track system with their knowledgeable guides. Wilderness Lodge packages are all inclusive of lodging, meals, ski lessons, trail passes, hot tub and sauna.

Another treat is to visit Rainbow Lodge, a 1920's lodge, located at the far west end of the track system. It sits by a bend of the Yuba River and offers 32 cozy, comfortable rooms and an excellent selection of French and Californian cuisine in the Engadine Café. For the adventurous, there is a 22km Interconnect trail between the lodge and the ski area which offers long cruising descents, incredible vistas and adrenaline-pumping...

Our Local Expert Says:

Next to Heavenly, this resort boasts some of the most beautiful views of the Lake on wonderfully grooms hills.

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Breathtaking views at every turn give that exhilarating feeling you crave when you ski or snowboard down the mountain. At this powder lover's paradise you will find 1,700 acres of privately held land with 1,260 skiable acres. There is a base elevation of 6,230 feet and a summit elevation of 7,800 feet making for a vertical drop of 1,650 feet. The resort offers eight lifts that can take you to 56 different ski runs. Ski instruction and rentals are available for an additional charge. An Adventure in Snowboarding clinic is held for women every week throughout the season. For children 4-12 years of age, there are ski programs at the children's center and a state licensed day care for children age two and older, with an emphasis on safe and fun winter activities.

Our Local Expert Says:

The Ehrman Mansion is a top choice for Tahoe weddings.

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Sugar Pine Point State Park contains one of the finest remaining natural areas on Lake Tahoe. With nearly two miles of lake front property, the park has dense forests of pine, fir, aspen and juniper. Deep-line anglers fish the lake's 300-foot deep underwater ledges for trout and salmon. Another attraction is the museum in the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (also known as Pine Lodge), a summer home built in 1903 in a grove of pine and cedar. During winter, the park features cross-country skiing areas. A 175 site campground is open year round, with hot showers available in the summer months. Many miles of hiking trails within the park and a swimming beach provide visitors with a variety of relaxing summer activities. Winter visitors to the park will find over 20 kilometers of marked cross country ski trails and a heated restroom in the General Creek campground. Interpretive presentations on a variety of winter related subjects are presented most weekends, from January through March. While at Sugar Pine Point State Park, be sure to stop at the Nature Center located in the day use area by the Erhman Mansion. The park is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, ten miles south of Tahoe City on Highway... read more

Our Local Expert Says:

Home to Vikingsholm and Fanette Island (Lake Tahoe's only island), Emerald Bay truly is one of Tahoe's prettiest corners.

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Emerald Bay State Park is a state park located around Emerald Bay, a National Natural Landmark, at Lake Tahoe, California. The park is home to Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm, a 38-room mansion that is one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the western hemisphere.[citation needed] The park contains the only island in Lake Tahoe, Fannette Island. The park is accessible by State Route 89 near the southwest shore of the lake. Emerald Bay is one of Lake Tahoe's most photographed and popular locations. In 1969, Emerald Bay was recognized as a National Natural Landmark by the federal Department of the Interior. In 1994, California State Parks included the surrounding water of the bay as a part of the park, making Emerald Bay one of the first underwater parks of its type in the state, protecting the various wrecks and other items on the bay's bottom. The park is located directly south of D.L. Bliss State Park. Summer temperatures at the park range from the low 40 °F (4 °C) at night to mid-70 °F (25 °C) during the day, and during the winter visitors will usually experience temperatures between 20 and 40 °F (-7 and 4 °C). During harsh winters, the bay freezes over. The bay is... read more

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Wonderful deck views.

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Nestled on the majestic west shore of Lake Tahoe, the West Shore Cafe takes the lakeside dining experience to another level. Take in stellar views from the dining room while enjoying inspired plates created from fresh, organic produce, seafood and meats. Chef Bret Pafford's menu reveals a contemporary take on dishes that will intrigue guests with clean, layered and sophisticated combinations. Guest will also enjoy the wine list featuring top new world producers and innovative libations from the bar.

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Enjoy one of the newest slots on the market the Crystal Bay Club Some of the casino table games that are available to enthusiastic gamers are Single deck blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker. The slot games are Megabucks, Wheel of Fortune, Video Poker, Triple Play, 10 Play, Fifty Play and Penny Slots. You can expect to shell out everything from penny and up.