Lake Tahoe - Snow Lover or Nay-sayer, all is Good

I just spent a few days touring some of our great destinations in Lake Tahoe, CA.  Oh, so fabulous. The sights are endless.  Sometimes a little too distracting when you are driving, oops..

One of the challenges about a ski / ride vacation is that oftentimes, we have friends and family who we like to vacation with, but they don't want to ski / ride.  As a result, over the past 2 decades, the snow resorts have gotten pretty good about becoming more 'versatile' with non-ski recreation options to lure the nay-sayers to the snow resorts.  The resorts at Tahoe are the best, though...

When I first arrived, I wasn't much of a fan.  OMG!! After all, I've lived in Vail for almost 30 years and these resorts don't measure up statistically with # of lifts, vertical drop and few other (now) irrelevant issues.  In a very short time, I was 100% sold on the lure of NV / CA skiing and riding, but mostly about how truly versatile these places are for everyone.

For instance, in Squaw Valley, a non-skier can ride the tram to High Camp and enjoy impeccable views of the Sierras, as well as enjoy a visit to the Olympic museum, where Squaw hosted the 1960 Olympic games.  Enjoy fabulous food and drink while soaking in more views, or even poolside beverages.  But most of all... be with your friends and family, where the snow sport lovers and 'nons', can share a mid-day visit.

Northstar will satisfy your retail shopping urge both before or after your 2:00 PM complimentary champagne toast.  Later, give the kids a treat and watch them fly on the bungee trampoline.  With a just-the-right-size user friendly base village, you'll instantly be in your comfort zone... making the best memories ever!!

Ant then there's Heavenly.. really the gem for the non-skier / rider.  So much to do in this lakeside city.  A mini-Vegas, so gamble or see a show.  How about a dinner cruise on Lake Tahoe?  A ride on the gondola?  Inside or outside, a perfect destination. I don't know that there's another place where you can combine such a wide variety of attractions.

And last, a true favorite.. Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe Resort and Casino.  The catch all.  Stay here, play here.  Enjoy family friendly activities, luxurious rooms, kid stuff, snow stuff, casino stuff... all the stuff.  Ski and ride shuttles to the resorts AND only 40 minutes from Reno airport.  This place was magical.  There's nobody who can't be pleased here. Yay!

So, there's my pitch on Tahoe.... Add easy and reasonably priced flights to Reno, and we'll help you sort out the rest.  But really, let me share my passion.  This one works for everybody.

Best Regards,

Joyce :-)