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Lake Tahoe Winter Getaways
Deep blue water, snowy peaks and ski resorts on both sides of the lake.
In winter, Lake Tahoe is a postcard: deep blue water, snow-covered peaks and pine forests dusted white. Heavenly Mountain Resort says there are more than a dozen ski areas around the lake, from gentle beginner hills to famously steep terrain.
Heavenly spans the California and Nevada state line, with views of the lake from its slopes. Palisades Tahoe, in Olympic Valley, hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, and Northstar California on the north side of the lake is known for its village with an ice rink. Off the slopes, there’s snowshoeing, sledding, cozy dinners and lake views everywhere you look.
North Shore and South Shore feel very different, so where you stay matters. I’ll help you pick the right side of the lake, the resort that fits your skiing (or not skiing), and lodging that makes winter easy.
Love the mountains? See Breckenridge →
Let’s plan your Lake Tahoe getaway.
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Lake Tahoe at a Glance
Destination Highlights
Deep blue water ringed by snow-covered peaks.
Ski in California and Nevada on the same mountain.
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics in Olympic Valley.
Two very different sides of the lake.
Photo Gallery
Picture Yourself in Lake Tahoe
Winter from Homewood
South Lake Tahoe from above
Chairlift at Heavenly
Lake views from the slopes
Snowy pine forest
Cascade Lake in winter
Winter sunset at Lakeside Beach
Snowy peaks and still waterTap any photo to enlarge. Photos by Wikimedia Commons photographers under free licenses, see Photo Credits.
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Tours & Excursions in Lake Tahoe
Day trips, boat tours, food tours and must-see sights. Browse and book tours, tickets and attractions through my Viator link.
