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 [...]

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? [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Abundant Snow

Tahoe is now assured of a white Christmas.
We are in the midst of a major snowstorm. Since yesterday we have had 12+ inches and it’s still falling. There are at least two more systems due  later in the week.
Once these storms are through, all the ski slopes should be able to operate at full capacity. [...]

Kids’ Camp Lake Tahoe

So, you’re staying with your 3 kids at your vacation rental in Tahoe, and you want to treat your spouse to a romantic candle-lit dinner in your dining room overlooking the Lake. How do you get some quality time alone, without worrying about the kids? Send them on a vacation within a vacation at the [...]