Tahoe Winter Sports for Kids

Our Local Expert Says:

One of the most child-friendly ski resorts at the Lake.

Description:

This fabulous ski area emcompasses 2,000 acres of varied terrain for all levels of expertise. It has a base elevation of 6,640-feet and a summit elevation of 8,852-feet and 12 lifts transport you to 46 slopes and trails. A tubing hill also equipped with a lift will make your day in the snow a breeze. You will find all the rental equipment and lessons necessary to fully enjoy your day. The Wild Mountain Children Center ski and snowboard camp provides fun for kids 4-12. The average price is USD25 for an all-day lift ticket.

Description:

Davies Creek Campground is located on a dirt road on the west side of Washoe Lake. This campground has a dozen or so sites and toilets on site. There is a pond a 1/4 mile away in Davis Creek Park. You can fish there in summer, or ice-skate when the pond freezes over in winter. Additionally in the park is a trailhead for the Ophir Creek Trail. This long and pretty strenuous hike gains approx. 4,000 feet to Mt. Rose Campground in the Tahoe Meadows area. From here you can connect to the Tahoe Rim Trail. Washoe Lake State Park is only 10 minutes away on the other side of Washoe Valley.

Description:

You will be greeted in this small cabin heated with an ancient cast iron stove by a wonderful staff who can either rent or sell you whatever you need for your winter adventures. Skis and equipment, snowboards,  snow tubes, clothing and snowshoes are all available. Galena Sports does shut down when the snow is gone. When heading up the Mount Rose Highway, look for the building on the right with the snow tubes.

Description:

This trail is a great spot for a family outing or a place where you can be alone. In the spring, the wildflowers carpet the scenery in copious abundance and their scents almost empower one with a burst of energy. The variety of plant life changes with the seasons yet is always spectacular. This scenic trail is about 12-miles round-trip and provides an opportunity to see wildlife inhabiting the area.  During the winter the meadows are a great place to cross country ski, snowshoe and sled. Dogs are welcome on this trail.