Tahoe's Snowy Spring Adventures

Tahoe is having more than a moment—it’s having a snow season for the ages, which will go well into spring! From gliding to secret beaches to reaching summits with wondrous Sierra views, here are three cross-country ski adventures in their spring prime.

Week: 03.09.2017
Regions: Northern CA

Secret Snow-white Beach

Cross Country Skiing to Kiva Beach in South Lake Tahoe

Ready to hit the snow and the beach? An easy kick-and-glide from Emerald Bay Road to Kiva Beach leads through a snow-white postcard to the vast blue of Lake Tahoe. For novice cross-country skiers, it doesn’t get much easier than this 2-mile (round-trip) adventure. You can even fo
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Ain't It Waterfall?!

Reddings Big Spring 2017 Waterfalls

2017 is the year of the waterfall. And in April, there’s only one place that’s “best in flow.” Redding and its surrounding areas pack a powerful punch of watery wonders—there are at least 50 (yep, 50!) waterfalls within an hour’s drive east or west. April in Redding is literally
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Winter Views of Big Blue

Cross Country Ski to a Tahoe Summit for Lake Views

When you’re ready to move up from gentle gliding to steeper climbs and descents, this 4-mile (round-trip) ski via High Meadows Road is an ideal place to practice your skills. This snow-covered dirt road begins with a gentle climb through pine and fir forest, a warm-up for the wor
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Meiss Around

Cross Country Ski Tahoe's Meiss Meadows Sno-Park

Escape the snow-loving crowds on a moderately challenging 6-mile (round-trip) ski near Carson Pass Summit. You’ll actually have bragging rights for doing part of the Pacific Crest Trail in winter! From Meiss Meadows Sno-Park, head west and uphill, contouring along a slope dotted
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