South Lake Tahoe is known for its outdoor adventures, with its world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and lake activities there are tons of ways to get outside and get moving. But you’ll need to fuel yourself up for these adventures, no one wants to be out on the trail feeling faint because they didn’t get enough to eat. From breakfasts…
Winter in Tahoe is pretty wonderful. On average Lake Tahoe gets around 215 inches of snow in the winter, that’s 18 feet! But weather is unpredictable and climates seem to swing to extremes so some years are obviously better than others. That being said, the snow sports in Tahoe are epic, from world-class ski resorts to tons of public land…
When you think of Tahoe your mind probably goes to scenes of snowcapped mountains, bright blue water, and epic ski days. But did you know that South Lake Tahoe also has a blossoming craft beer scene? It honestly makes sense, after a day out adventuring in nature, whether on the lake or on the mountain, coming in to a nice…
Imagine, the pink glow of early morning light, crisp cold air, fresh snow, and there you are standing at the top of an untouched ski run ready to go. You’ll be the first one to ride through all that fresh powder as the sun comes up over the mountain. Sounds pretty epic right? It is. But, you don’t have to…
Are you planning a ski trip this year? Even just a long weekend to the mountains is a great way to break up the bleakness of winter. Before living in a ski town I would definitely take a snowboarding trip at least once a year to places like Big Bear when I lived in Southern California or Tahoe when I…
As the home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler is known for its snow sports. Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America with over 8,000 acres of rideable terrain. But there is more to Whistler than just skiing, the town has great restaurants and breweries, as well as unique activities to explore. Whistler Village has many of…
I grew up in Southern California and the coldest it ever seemed to get was 50°F. Consequently, I did not really learn how to dress for the cold until we moved to Tahoe. I made the cardinal sins of wearing cotton layers and jackets that absorbed water (because they were cute) rather than repelled water. But after a year of…
We are now deep into the throes of winter, it’s cold and dark, and you might be getting a little of that Seasonal Affective Disorder. But you know what is a great cure for that winter gloom? A ski/snowboard trip! Get some exercise, get outside and absorb some vitamin D, and get a break from your routine. A few of…
The road trip to beat all road trips – three thirty-somethings packed in a small SUV, three snowboards, two sets of skis, and a hunger for sliding down mountains. Rob and I and our friend Matt set off on the ultimate ski trip through the western US and Canada. We based our road trip itinerary loosely on the idea of…
South Lake Tahoe is the perfect mountain escape for the Bay Area hipster. It’s just four hours away from San Francisco and has great small-town charm as well as big-city amenities. With new breweries opening up, a good combination of contemporary and comfort food style restaurants, and amazing outdoor activities it’s a great weekend getaway for Northern Californians. When I…
