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12.07.2017

Nice and easy … that’s how your ski getaways should be! Snow doubt about it: Truckee’s your best base camp for hitting the pow, quickly! Located smack on I-80, you’re 15 to 30 minutes from 12 Lake Tahoe–Truckee world-class ski resorts plus over 100 miles of Nordic trails leaving right from town.

Named #3 “Best Ski Town” by USA Today’s 10Best.com readers, Truckee is pumping with an exciting foodie scene including pop-up cuisine nights and five craft brew taprooms all within walking distance of historic downtown, all brightly lit for the winter. Bonus: Get a vacation on the house! Enter to win a Truckee Winter Vacation for Two (includes 4 nights’ lodging, lift tickets to Northstar, Squaw, and Alpine Meadows, gear, and more!).

When you stay in Truckee the adventures start from your doorstep. Remember, the BEST LODGING and LIFT TICKET DEALS are Sunday through Thursday. Keep on Truckee!

Truckee Lodging: Within 15 to 30 minutes of 12 world-class ski resorts, 45 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 90 minutes from Sacramento, Truckee has over 36 lodges, inns, and hotels to choose from, not to mention over 600 homeowner nightly rentals!

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