Category Archives: Lake Tahoe

Gambling + Snowboarding in South Lake Tahoe

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Living in Salt Lake City provides me access to many of the top ski resorts in the country and some of the best snow on earth. However, we have laws in Utah that keep us from doing one of my … Continue reading →

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One Day in Heaven(ly).

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

I was sitting at my desk one day when I got a call from a colleague of mine wanting to know if I wanted to go to Lake Tahoe to go skiing.  Since I have never been there I jumped … Continue reading →

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Lunch at the Hyatt at Incline Village

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

While spending the week in Lake Tahoe, we visited the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort to have lunch at the Lone Eagle Grill.  One of the premier restaurants in the area, the Lone Eagle Grill is located on the property … Continue reading →

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Lake Tahoe Area: My Ten Favorite Things

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

I recently took a trip to the Lake Tahoe area, visiting Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar. Here are ten of my favorite things about the area: Heavenly 1. There’s something cool about skiing across a border. Heavenly sits astride the border … Continue reading →

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Five Tips for a Perfect Spring Break Family Ski Trip

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

I’ve been skiing with kids for over a decade, since my oldest was three years old. While sometimes difficult, the rewards have been well-worth it: our family now enjoys a lifetime sport we can experience together. Skiing with kids can … Continue reading →

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Inside Northstar California’s Big Horn Lodge

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

When it comes to Tahoe ski vacation lodging, a prime location is key. But why not enjoy luxury and location? Northstar California’s Big Horn Lodge is located in the heart of the village, directly across from 1 Gondola Place, where … Continue reading →

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Cool Ski-Resort Chairlifts and Gondolas in North America

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

“It’s the journey, not the destination, that matters most” just might apply to some of the cool chairlifts and gondolas found at ski areas across North America. These speedy, warm, record-setting or quirky contraptions make it fun to ride to … Continue reading →

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Open/Close Resort Dates 2012-2013

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

I can’t believe the ski season is just around the corner. Here are the projected open and close dates for the 2012-2013 ski season. Open Close Canada Kicking Horse Dec 9 Apr 8 Lake Louise (Banff) Nov 9 May 5 … Continue reading →

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Autumn activities for families at Northstar California Resort

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Allow me to let you in on one of my best kept travel secrets: ski resorts in autumn are 1. empty, 2. affordable, and 3. beautiful. My favorite mountain of Northstar California Resort is no exception. Lake Tahoe in the … Continue reading →

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Winter Firsts in Tahoe

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Tahoe was my first tour of 2012. I realized that getting there was much easier than I thought. Fly into Reno and take a nice, easy shuttle less than an hour to the North Shore. To kickoff my “site tour firsts” … Continue reading →

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