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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIFORNIA
Lake Tahoe is awesome! Beginning in late
autumn and continuing through the winter and spring,
the Sierra Nevada mountain region becomes a winter
wonderland. Snow is measured in feet, not inches,
and a normal winter will see accumulations of
30 to 40 feet in the higher elevations. Winter
can last up to six months in the mountains, which
is great news for winter sports enthusiasts. The
temperatures stay relatively mild, usually above
freezing during the day and only dropping into
the 20s at night. During most days, the sun shines
and adds the perfect finishing touch to the ideal
winter vacation.
One of the highest, largest, deepest, cleanest
and coldest lakes in the world, 1000 foot deep
Lake Tahoe is situated at a mile high elevation
in an alpine bowl of forested granite peaks. The
drive around the entire circumference of Lake
Tahoe is 72 miles in length and takes about three
hours. It is recommended during the summer months
only. During the winter, Highway 89, which runs
along the west shore and connects South Tahoe
and Tahoe City closes when there is too much snow.
A delightful alternative to driving around the
lake is to view it from a paddle wheeler on a
summer cruise.
The
North and South Lake Tahoe areas have the greatest
concentration of ski resorts in North America,
with 15 alpine resorts and 12 cross-country resorts
offering a wide range of terrain and level of
expertise. For the novice skier or snowboarder,
lessons are offered at most of the resorts. Also
offered are packages, which include rental equipment,
maps, lift tickets or trail passes, along with
lessons.
Other
popular activities include sleigh rides, dog sled
rides, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling
in the fall, winter, and spring; and in the summer:
golf, hiking, bicycling, fishing, boating, ballooning,
and river rafting. Superb casino gaming and entertainment
are available year round. The Olympic games and
World Cup skiing have both been hosted by Lake
Tahoe. It is a world-class destination.
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