Squaw Valley USA has been famous for world-class skiing since the mountain hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1960. The resort boasts 450 inches average annual snowfall, 4,000 acres of skiable terrain, and a huge village area with great apres ski shopping and dining options. The resort was the subject of the 1984 cult classic film "Hot Dog" and has been feat… read more
Lake Tahoe, which straddles the California-Nevada border west of Reno, Nevada, offers a terrific selection of snow sports resorts that can be generally divided by their northern or southern locations. They range in size from sprawling, world-famous resorts to intimate smaller areas, all of which are suitable for alpine and nordic skiing and snowboarding. read more
From towns around Lake Tahoe, you can ski a different resort every day for two weeks, ride shuttles to your destination and plan on an 82 percent chance of sunshine. When light powder snow falls on the dense, uniform base of "Sierra Cement," skiing is fabulous. Most resorts are equipped to make snow, and open views of Lake Tahoe from a dazzling variety of… read more
Lake Tahoe, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is the second deepest lake in the world, with a maximum depth of 1,645 feet. 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, the lake has 72 miles of shoreline that draws thousands of visitors each summer. In winter, the tall, mountainous peaks create excellent ski conditions that typically last from November to May. Curr… read more
Lake Tahoe is the premiere skiing destination in California and has one of the largest concentrations of ski areas in the world. Exquisite views of the lake and the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, the plentiful natural snow and challenging trails make all of the California ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area excellent winter destinations. read more
With its high mountains and regular, predictable and heavy snowfalls, the Lake Tahoe area has been a magnet for ski buffs for decades. There is plenty of downhill skiing to be had, much more than one could ever take in during a single… read more
The area around Reno, Nevada offers many outdoor activities. You can explore the deserts that surround the city, hike the mountain trails of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, rest by the clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe or ski down one of th… read more
The Heavenly Ski Resort is located on the California-Nevada border in South Lake Tahoe. The resort has an area dedicated to cross-country skiing, and the surrounding area has numerous cross-country ski trails as well as opportunities f… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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