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Tahoe Rideshare
Need a ride or offer a rideshare especially if you are driving with empty seats in your car; in return, get gas money to offset your Tahoe trip expenses. Meet ski, ride buddies in the process; some peeps made lasting friendships through our rideshare connection for not only ride-sharing but also for year-round recreational activity partners (golf, hiking, biking, surfing, rock climbing, etc, keeping an active lifestyle) as well. SnowPals’ rideshare forum is over 8k+ members strong: working professionals, college students and retirees connect for rides seven days a week. Read more, join.
2022-23 Winter Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Snow Totals, Trail Maps, Live Cams
Palisades Tahoe (aka Squaw Valley USA Alpine Meadows) | Trail Map | Cam | Conditions
Alpine Meadows Trail Map | Cam
Boreal . Check their website for night skiing hours. Trail Map | Cam
Heavenly Mountain Resort | Trail Map | Live Cams | Conditions
Sierra at Tahoe | Trail Map | Cam | Conditions
Kirkwood Trail Map | Cam | Conditions
Northstar-at-Tahoe | Trail Map | Cam | Conditions
Sugar Bowl Trail Map | Cam | Conditions
Homewood Trail Map | Cam | Conditions
Diamond Peak | Trail Map | Cam
Mt. Rose | Trail Map | Cam | Conditions
Bear Valley | Trail Map | Cam
Dodge Ridge | Trail Map | Cam
Yosemite’s Badger Pass® Ski Area | Trail Map
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Resort Trail Map | Cam | Extended night skiing/riding hours 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
For 2023/24 Winter
SnowPals will be hosting our mega 25th anniversary celebration event next winter, 2023/24 ski season, get on our invite list for a snow sports party to remember – please visit our events page to submit the interest form below.
? For those who are single, meet that special someone who shares your love for snow sports via speed dating event which will be held before the party 😉
?? We’re looking to add event organizers to SnowPals’ event crew; past events organizing experience and a love of snow sports a plus; to get the ball rolling. Paid gig, trade or volunteer to get perks such as free lift tickets and ski bus trips. Know of someone who’s interested, please with them. Thank you!
New to SnowPals? Join us to expand your circle of ski and snowboarding buddies. Attend our fun informal meetups to connect with skiers, snowboarders and backcountry ski/split-board enthusiasts close to you for Tahoe trips.
?️❄️Frequently Asked Question: when will it stop snowing in the Sierra?️ mountains❓Bookmark ?? ✅ North Lake Tahoe 7 Day Forecast https://t.co/zzbmIxE8xJ ✅ SLT: https://t.co/ODqsO5vcNt ✅ @TahoeWeather @NWSSacramento ✅ Tahoe Roads: @CaltransDist3 https://t.co/H6mR0Fi1B6 pic.twitter.com/3f3z3brsBh — SnowPals.org SF, CA ?? (@SnowPalsDotOrg) January 9, 2023
Learn to ski, snowboard deals, discounts
New to skiing, snowboarding and looking to find the best learn to ski, ride package deal which includes rentals, lesson and lift ticket? We put together a useful list of the best deals saving you time searching for them (feel free to share this page with family/friends to plan a ski trip to a Lake Tahoe resort).
Tahoe skiers ⛷️ snowboarders ? who R regulars/locals, which high Sierra resort do you recommend for first timers to learn how to ski, snowboard lesson package from? Twitter only allows 4 options so feel free to reply in the comments if you don’t see your recommended option below — SnowPals.org SF, CA ?? (@SnowPalsDotOrg) December 22, 2022
One Minute Shred the POWDER GOPRO Video Contest Grand Prize Winner & Submit your video entry to our SECOND ROUND Video Contest
Congrats to Achal for winning our grand prize contest giveaway for our 1st round winner:
Wooohoo! Thank you for working hard to build an inclusive community. Stoked to win $150 which will be used to buy yellow lenses for my smith iox goggles! pic.twitter.com/obBzQv6RVu
— Achal Asawa (@Action_Asawa) December 28, 2022
ROUND TWO SHRED THE POW 1 MINUTE VIDEO CONTEST: with back to back Sierra winter storms delivering mucho powder snow freshies, share with us your POV 1 minute POWDER shredding video!
NORDIC CROSS COUNTRY SKI, SNOWSHOEING AREASGranlibakken: is open
Tahoe XC: TBD – is open
Tahoe Donner: is open
North Tahoe regional park nordic ski area: is open; check website for list of areas
Royal Gorge Cross-country ski resort: is open
Other Nordic Ski Areas and snow parks/SNO-parks: is open, visit goTahoeNorth.comGranlibakken Resort DEC Trail Map | Cam
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort DEC Trail Map
Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area DEC Trail Map
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area DEC Trail Map
* Plan a Tahoe getaway: browse/book a Tahoe vacation rental or if you have a season pass, join a ski lease to set a new personal record for most ski and ride days.
* Rideshare to your favorite Tahoe resort and expand your circle of friends for POWDER trips using your Epic/Ikon pass to Utah, Colorado, Whistler, Europe, Japan, South America and other worldwide snow destinations.
Snow-sports Businesses Cross-marketing Opportunities
If you have a snow sports business or a business that compliments well with skiing, snowboarding, and/or our year-round pursuit of an active opt outside lifestyle, about cross-marketing opportunities that is mutually beneficial.
Guest Blog Writers
If you are good with the pen and like to share your experience and wisdom about the A to Z of snow-sports and/or have deep insights about Lake Tahoe in all its seasons, how we can add you as a guest blog contributor.
✔ Our first guest author is a resident of SLT: “Eight microbreweries in South Lake Tahoe SLT to choose from but here’s my Fave”
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* Join Tahoe ride-sharing / carpool to help reduce carbon emissions and share expenses
* North Lake Tahoe Public Transportation Information
Getting around Lake Tahoe Local Transit – linkingTahoe.com
At Lake Tahoe you can enjoy an abundance of local transit options on the North Shore, the South Shore, and everywhere in between. All public transit routes are now FREE to the user!
TART (Tahoe Truckee Regional Transit)
TART provides bus service along the North and West shores of Lake Tahoe, state Route 89 from Tahoe City to Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, and state Route 267 to Northstar and Truckee. TART runs at hourly and 30-minute service intervals. Find out when your bus will arrive with real-time information on Next Bus.TTD (Tahoe Transportation District)
TTD offers daily service within Tahoe’s South Shore with regular connections to the Carson Valley and Carson City, Nevada. You can find out when your bus will arrive with real-time information on Transit.TART Connect
TART Connect offers a FREE and easy way to leave the car behind. Enjoy curb-to-curb service and connections to North Shore destinations within three different zones. Download the app to book your trip today!Lake Link
Lake Link is a FREE, on-demand shuttle which takes you to South Shore beaches, trails, entertainment, and nightlife. Catch the service between 7am and 9pm on weekdays and 7am and 10pm on weekends. Download the app to book your ride!SKI RESORT SHUTTLES
Many of the ski resorts including Heavenly, Northstar, and Diamond Peak, provide free shuttles to get you on the slopes. Check the resort’s website to find schedules and pick up locations.Mountaineer provides free seasonal transit within Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows for guests and residents. Download the app and call a ride from anywhere to anywhere within the two valleys.
Park, Ride & Recreate!
TART’s winter park and ride program provides free bus service to Olympic Valley and Northstar on weekends and holidays from Late December through mid-March.TTD’s seasonal (Summer) East Shore Express provides a convenient and affordable way to enjoy a day at Sand Harbor. Learn more about the Park Tahoe Program and park-and-ride rates along Lake Tahoe’s East Shore.
HOTEL SHUTTLES
Many hotels offer free shuttles to major destinations in and around Tahoe. Check your hotel website or speak with a concierge to find out what services they may offer.MOUNTAIN BIKING SHUTTLES
Flume Trail Mountain Bikes operates a seasonal shuttle, June through October, 7 days a week. The shuttle is FREE with a bike rental, entrance fee for the State Park is included. You can also take one of the hourly shuttles with your own bike. The shuttle goes from Flume Trail Mountain Bikes next to Tunnel Creek Cafe in Incline Village to Spooner Lake State Park. Then, you can ride your bike back to Flume Trail Mountain Bikes via the spectacular Flume Trail. The classic Flume Trail ride is 14 miles back to the shop/cafe and your car.Flume Trail Bikes also offers shuttles to Tahoe Meadows to access the Tahoe Rim Trail on even days of the month.
Shoreline of Tahoe offers bike rentals and a seasonal shuttle service to several mountain bike trailheads.
Wanna Ride Tahoe operates a mountain bike and hiking shuttle service daily from 7am until 7pm. Priced per person, the service includes gear, snacks, water, and a ride!
* The above transportation information is provided by LinkingTahoe.com
PUBLIC SHUTTLES
– TART (Tahoe Area Regional Transit)
Call 530-550-1212. Regular schedules run 7 days / week from 6:30 AM until 6:30 PM. TART service runs along 30 miles of the North Lake Tahoe shoreline including a shuttle between Tahoe City and Truckee via Hwy. 89. Buses equipped with bike racks in summer and ski racks in winter.
Call 530-587-751 for information. Buses run from 9 AM to 5 PM, no service between 1:15 to 2:15, Monday through Saturday. Service from Truckee Airport / Downtown Commercial Row / Donner Lake.
– Ski Resort Shuttles and Schedules
– Free Ski Shuttle. Call 800-736-6365 for information. Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Homewood resorts: TART service offers weekend and holiday week schedule.
– Night Rider Free Night Service
Call 530-546-2912 for information. Free service stopping at all TART public bus stops at night through the summer and winter with variable schedules.
TIMING YOUR BUS
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
There are free public transit fixed route service that covers the city of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, and Carson Valley.
Visit TART – Transit for the Tahoe Area
Information about the free SLT fare smartphone app, and phone number. This app is for the south shore casino/Heavenly area/east side of the city of South Lake Tahoe.
“Don’t have a smartphone? Call 530-494-0153 to book a ride.”
– Public bus service from and to South Lake Tahoe Airport
Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has a bus stop located at the airport. The bus stop is on route 18X N.B. and E.B.– BlueGO
BlueGO is a service of the South Tahoe Transit Authority, operated by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). BlueGO provides fixed route, demand response, sky shuttles, seasonal trolley service, and commuter express routes on the south shore of Lake Tahoe and to the Carson Valley.– BlueGO operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit the Tahoe Transportation District website: https://www.tahoetransportation.org/transit/south-shore-services.
– Shuttle Service to & from Reno/Tahoe international Airport
South Tahoe Airporter
(530) 544-5289
http://southtahoeairporter.com– South Tahoe Express
This luxury bus shuttle service offers nonstop service between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and South Shore casinos and hotel properties. There are 8 daily departures each way from Reno between 5:45 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. and from South Shore beginning at 3:30 a.m. and ending at 11:15 p.m. Purchase tickets through your travel agent, the Welcome Center at the Reno Airport and South Shore Casinos. $27.50 per person, each way. $49.00 round trip. Children 4-12 travel for $15.50 each way or $28.00 round trip with paid adult. CALL 866-898-2463– Amador Stage Lines
Busses for Airport Transfers, Casino Trips, Convention Event Shuttles, Golf Outings, Government contracting, Parties, Party Bus, Ski shuttles, Sporting events, Weddings, Reno ~ Lake Tahoe Bus Trips. 635 Ferrari-Mcleod Blvd. Reno, NV 89512 | 775-324-4444– Heavenly Ski Resort
During the ski season, this resort offers FREE fixed route shuttle service to most South Shore lodging properties. The shuttle runs between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily. Call for designated stops. 530-541-7548– Sierra At Tahoe Ski Resort
During the ski season, this resort offers FREE fixed route shuttle service to most South Shore lodging properties. The shuttle runs between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily. Call for designated stops. 530-541-7548Please contact us if any of the above information is out of date or is incorrect; advance thanks. We rely on your feedback to provide Lake Tahoe area transportation options that are clear and accurate.
– source: onthesnow.com
Would you like to sleep and let a professional driver drive you to your favorite Tahoe resort? Book a discount SF Bay Area to Tahoe ski bus trip: one day and overnight bus trips. Enjoy a full day of skiing or riding; sleep on the way to Tahoe and watch movies on the return while enjoying complimentary snacks and drinks.
* Extreme cool POWDER Van Adventure shoutout to Chris Benchetler’s fluid style as a skier (athlete and an artist) and his journey to ski fresh powder as he travels around the West Coast USA visiting various powder destinations.GoPro: Chasing POWder AdVANture with Chris Benchetler in 4K
* What’s it like to ski/ride Japan’s famous dry champagne powder?
This season pass gives you two days of skiing / riding in Japan among 18 other resorts across Alberta, Australia, British Columbia, Chamonix (France) and Valle Nevado (Chile), California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, New Zealand, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming. For 2018/19 season, this pass enables you to go where there’s POWder galore!
Caltrans Road Conditions, Road Traffic Live Cams, Highway Patrol Traffic Incidents Report, Chain Control Advisory, Tahoe Seven Day Weather Forecast* Check to see when the next snow storm is in the forecast. Browse traffic and road webcams. Check Caltrans live feed.
* WINTER DRIVING TIPS
http://www.dot.ca.gov/cttravel/winter.html
* CHAIN CONTROLS
http://www.dot.ca.gov/cttravel/chain-controls.html
* Roads, Traffic – Check Current Highway Conditions
http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi
* LIVE TRAFFIC CAMS
* CHP Traffic Incident Information
* TAHOE ROAD LIVE CAMS
http://newtoreno.com/ca-i80-webcams-donner-summit.htm
* NORTH TAHOE LIVE CAMS
https://tahoetopia.com/webcams
* SOUTH TAHOE LIVE CAMS
https://tahoesouth.com/lake-tahoe-web-cams/
* Tip: before you drive to Tahoe, check Current California Highway Road Conditions & Traffic; Enter Highway Number(s)
Check weather forecast:
- South Lake Tahoe, CA – 7 Day Forecast by the National Weather Service
- North Lake Tahoe, CA – 7 Day Forecast by the National Weather Service
On the Beyond Tahoe Snow Destination ‘Bucket List’: where can you ski and ride at midnight, soak in a hot mineral water pool, then follow that up with soju shots and BBQ eats? Dragon Valley, South Korea – site of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
=== SoCal – Southern California’s/Eastern Sierra Ski Resorts ===
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort opens Friday October 29, 2021 | Trail Map | Cam
Mountain High Resort (located in the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County in California) opens Wednesday Nov 24 | Trail Map | Cam
*All opening dates posted above are based on snowfall and could change. Check with the resort directly before you go for the most updated information.
Map of Lake Tahoe Area Ski Resortsmap source: unofficialnetworks.com
For a detailed listing of Tahoe ski resorts, check out our handy guide to all the Lake Tahoe area ski resorts! It’s the fastest way to scan lift ticket prices and compare the resorts to find the perfect one for you.
Looking to join a Tahoe ski lease? Browse our listing, or list yours.
Looking to buy gear, skis, snowboard or snow sports clothing? REI is having their REI’s Winter Sale.
Save up to big on Cold Weather Clothing and Footwear. Plus Save 50% off or more at REI Garage! Shop early for the best selection. Free U.S. Standard Shipping on all Skis and Snowboards. Earn a $100 REI Gift Card when you apply for an REI Mastercard. Browse clearance sale items.
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