By Nicholas Katers
The Best Tahoe Ski Resorts
Lake Tahoe's beautiful waters and striking mountains attract visitors throughout the year. The lake is split in half by the California/Nevada border, allowing residents of both states to reach the area by car. Lake Tahoe is filled with skiers and snowboarders from around the world thanks to international airports in Reno and Sacramento. Your trip to Lake Tahoe should start by finding a ski
resort with ample lifts, rental facilities and dining options.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe offers daily lift passes below $20 for kids and under $70 for adults. The resort offers ski gear and accessories through 431 Sports & Apparel in the main lodge. Skiers can sharpen their skills at the DoubleDown and Badlands Terrain Parks. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe runs Rosebuds training sessions for kids and Silver Ski classes for older visitors. The resort's dining options include bar food at Timbers and finer dining at the Lodgepole Café.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
22222 Mount Rose Highway
Reno, Nevada 89511
(775) 849-0704
www.mtrose.com/
Northstar at Tahoe
Visitors to NorthStar at Tahoe pay between $30 and $80 per person to access the resort's ski slopes. NorthStar at Tahoe features easy routes like Village Run and challenging slopes like Sugar Pine Glade to accommodate all skiers. The resort trains young kids on skiing and snowboarding through its Kid's Ski & Board School. Skiers can take breaks for drinks and meals at EuroSnack and Baxter's Bistro Lounge. Families enjoy gondola rides, geocaching missions and cross country ski tours when skiing at Northstar at Tahoe.
Northstar at Tahoe
100 Northstar Drive
Truckee, California 96161
(530) 562-2267
www.northstarattahoe.com/
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
Every room at the Tahoe beach and Ski Club features cable TVs, DVD players and free Wi-Fi access. Guests at the Tahoe Beach and Ski Club can head to the Tahoe Room to play foosball, enjoy family games and watch sporting events on the big-screen TV. This South Tahoe resort offers free shuttles to help skiers and snowboarders reach nearby mountains. The Tahoe Beach and Ski Club features an in-house Pizza Hut restaurant and outdoor hot tubs.
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
3601 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
(530) 541-6220
www.tahoebeachandski.com/
Lakeland Village Beach and Mountain Resort
Lakeland Village Beach and Mountain Resort offers saunas, fitness centers and two hot tubs within its 19-acre property. Lakeland Village's one-bedroom suites feature gas fireplaces, balconies and full kitchens within 607 square feet. The resort's Ski & Board Shop caters to every skier's needs with board waxing, clothing rentals and ski equipment sales. Lake Village Beach and Mountain Resort offers free shuttles to nearby Heavenly Mountain. Guests staying on the Lakeland Village property enjoy complimentary snowshoe rentals throughout the winter.
Lakeland Village Beach and Mountain Resort
3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
(800) 822-5969
www.lakeland-village.com/resort.php/LAKELAND_VILLAGE/OVERVIEW
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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Photo by Kevin Dooley (Flickr) http://www.flickr.com/people/pagedooley/
