Sledding And Tubing Fun

Want to take the kids for some sledding and tubing adventures? Well, there are certainly plenty of choices around with steep enough hills to have some thrills and spills.

First, a couple of good free spots:

1. At Spooner Junction, where US 50 and Hwy 28 intersect, there is a great sledding hill with ample free parking. We’ve tried this one personally and it’s great.

2. Just past Camp Richardson, adjacent to Fallen Leaf Lake Road, there are some good spots. You can see them from Hwy 89. Parking may be a little trickier here.

If you don’t mind paying:

Hansen’s Resort
http://www.hansensresort.com/

Echo Summit Snow Park
Requires payment for a parking permit. This is at the site of a former ski resort so there are a variety of challenges for sledding and tubing.

Also, most of the ski resorts now offer areas for sledding and tubing so it would be a good idea to check them out.

Peering Over The Snow Banks

Well folks, after multiple storms the sun has appeared in that beautiful blue sky above Tahoe. We ran outside and beheld the wonder of what nature presented to our eyes. The landscape here is always outstanding  but the addition of all this deep new snow just blew the top out any rating system one could use.

During the past week there were so many storms that we lost count of how many actually came through. And how much snow fell? We can only tell you that it would measure in feet rather than inches. In some areas there were enormous amounts.

The roads are still mostly snow covered but with that bright sunshine they’ll clear fast. Always be sure to carry chains when in snow country.

If you want to experience Lake Tahoe at its ultimate winter glory then now is the time. Come on up and be astounded by the beauty.

MLK Weekend

What can happen to improve a 3 day holiday weekend of skiing and other assorted fun in the snow? How about a quick moving storm coming through and depositing a nice mantle of fresh snow? Sound good? Well…that’s exactly what has happened. Last night and this morning we got several inches of the white stuff. Then the clouds went away and the sun came out.

All is in readiness for a great weekend. The roads should be all clear and the temperature cold, but not brutally so. Be prepared to have lots of fun.

Forever Holiday

After celebration of the New Year, and Christmas the week before that, many think it’s all over for a year or at least until July 4th rolls around. This, however, is not so.

You’ve been up here enough to realize Lake Tahoe is not just another place. It’s special. It has scenic qualities that are not duplicated anywhere else in the world. Add to that the crystal clear water of the lake and the crisp, clean mountain air and one might think it just can’t get any better…but there’s more.

When you factor in year around recreation of every imaginable kind and stir in 24 hour gambling and entertainment the end result is one huge, non-stop celebration.

Winter has only just gotten started. It can only get better. Gather up the family and c’mon up here and enjoy the fun. There is always something exciting to do.

And Now Comes New Years

We made it through Christmas with great joy and good weather. Santa came by on his yearly visit and, as far as we know, didn’t get stuck in any chimneys.

Next up is the celebration of the new year.  Things on the horizon point to 2010 being a very challenging and interesting year. One we’ll not soon forget.

Weather from now through next weekend is shaping up as unsettled. The possibility of snow is in the forecast for just about every day. Doesn’t appear to be any kind of organized storm though.

We still have plenty of winter activities around the lake and a little snow just makes everything more fun.

We will take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year.

Christmas Snow

Last night the snow came. Gently and steadily it fell, covering everything with 4 to 8 inches of beautiful whiteness. A nice gift to those who are coming for Christmas.

The sun is shining now and the roads are clearing fast. The weather is forecast to be partly cloudy and cold for the rest of the week.

There will be plenty of snow fun. Skiing, sledding and tubing,  snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice skating. Just about every winter activity imaginable can be experienced during your visit.

We know you’ll enjoy your white Christmas at Tahoe and we welcome you.

A Message From The North Pole

HO! HO! HO!

Well, with Christmas so near Santa’s workshop at the North Pole is a frenzy of activity. The Elves are working like crazy to get everything in readiness for the yearly trip. The sleigh is all polished and the reindeer are being fed their special diet that maintains their stamina during the long flight.

Santa? Oh, he’s as large as ever. Mrs. Claus has been doing her usual fine job of pouring the food to him and keeping him jolly. She says it’s more difficult these days since they have taken all the fat out of food. 

Santa says that all will be ready for his yearly visit and because of the extreme variations in the global weather these days he will have Rudolph as lead reindeer this year. So, on that special night, if you hear sleigh bells and dare to peek you may see the soft light from Rudolph’s nose as he flies near your window.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Tahoe Management.

Snowshoeing And Cross Country Skiing

For those of you who prefer snowshoeing through the woods or cross country skiing there are a couple of outstanding places not far from South Lake Tahoe.

The closest is Camp Richardson Resort. It’s located on Hwy 89 just a couple of miles from the intersection with US 50. They offer groomed trails and lots of forest. Rentals are available.

Heading the other direction, on Hwy 28, less than a mile from its intersection with US 50 at Spooner Junction, is Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area. They have beautifully groomed trails and offer equipment rentals.

Ski Till Your Heart’s Content

With all the snow we’ve had in the past few days (and it’s still falling) most of the ski resorts are now open for the 2009-20010 season. Those few that aren’t will open within the next few days. Both downhill and cross-country is widely available.

For a list of resorts and their current snow conditions you can click the  link below. http://www.tahoebest.com/skiing/lake_tahoe_ski_reports.htm

Sleigh Rides

With plenty of snow on the ground you might consider treating the family to a real, authentic, horse drawn sleigh ride. Operated by the Borges Family, the rides are located in the field next to the MontBleu Resort Casino in Stateline. It doesn’t get any more convenient than that.

To see more information click on their website link below.
http://www.sleighride.com/index.html