Shake off the chill with invigorating outdoor activities and snow sports that electrify all of your senses. Tahoe is a global hotspot for cold weather sports, with epic powder and enormous ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows locations). Adrenaline junkies can ski and snowboard on high-speed downhill slopes and at challenging terrain parks. You’ll also find snowy trails and forest paths for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobile tours. With so many things to do in Lake Tahoe in the winter, it’s like a snow day for grown-ups that never ends. And with ski-in/ski/out access from your condo, you’re just a few steps away from the action.
Palisades Tahoe Skiing
Feel the magic of pristine powder on the slopes at Palisades Tahoe, a world-famous ski resort. Explore 4,000 acres of terrain spread across six peaks towering peaks, from mellow mountaintops for beginners to infamous black-diamond steeps. Play on the half-pipe, conquer the slopes, and finish your day with a soak in the hot tub.
Palisades Tahoe Resort
1960 Olympic Valley Road,
Olympic Valley, California 96146
800-403-0206
Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours
Discover the ultimate high-octane winter thrill when you pilot a snowmobile across hidden-gem backcountry trails with amazing views of Lake Tahoe. Venture off the road and into the wilderness where others dare not go, traveling on diverse terrain on a single or double snowmobile. Experience true exhilaration.
Hwy 267 Brockway Summit,
Tahoe Vista, California 96148
530-546-8667
Lake Tahoe Cross Country Skiing
Embrace the quiet magic of cross-country (aka Nordic) skiing as you cruise along scenic winter trails lined with fir trees and pine. Head to the Tahoe National Forest, just nine miles away from Olympic Valley, to find freshly groomed cross-country and snowshoeing trails dotted with warm-up huts for breaks and hot drinks.
925 Country Club Dr,
Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe City, California 96145
530-583-5475
Tahoe Adventure Company
Snowshoe under the full moon into a hushed winter landscape. Seek out snowdrifts that have never been touched. Gaze at the stunning star canopy above that’s draped in Tahoe’s ink-dark nighttime skies. Enjoy a guided excursion at sunset where you can watch for wildlife and relish the pure mountain snow.
P.O. Box 3951,
Truckee, California 96160
530-913-9212
Frequently Asked Questions
What to do in Lake Tahoe in Winter?
Lake Tahoe is your dream winter paradise. The snowy Alpine slopes are venues for the world’s top skiing championships and winter adventures for the entire family. Try our list of top 7 things to do in Lake Tahoe apart from skiing this winter:- Snowshoeing on Tahoe Meadow’s Trail
- Skydiving during clear weather
- Ride the 2.4-mile-long Gondola to the top
- Watch Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles resting
- End your day in luxury spas
