️Rotating MTB locations: ride UCSC, Pacifica, Del Valle, Briones, Quarry Park, Santa Teresa, further, and longer rides on weekends, MTB pretty much every Friday to JMP in Oakland
“Everyone welcome, usually with new riders in the group we start hitting the easy trails to check skills and confidence, and go from there”
️ Day hike with Nora & friends Half Dome before the sunrise May 16-18, headlamps, carabiners, harness
️Sunday 5/24 Memorial Weekend Hike & Dinner w/ Maureen
June ===
️ Sunday to Monday 6/21-22 Night Hike Yosemite’s Clouds Rest: Sunrise Lakes Trailhead via Tenaya Lake. Strenuous ~ 14 miles round-trip, ~3k feet of elevation gain, ~ 6–8 hours
️ 6/20-21 Intro to backpack camping May Lake Trip, kids, family friendly
️Vinar’s Half Dome hike fully booked in June; however, weekend hike conditioning in progress if like to join in
2026-27 POWDER HOUND Trips in the works to Whistler Blackcomb, Colorado (Steamboat, Loveland, Aspen, Telluride, etc when there are significant freshies in the 2-5 days OpenSnow app forecast), resorts in the state of Washington, and other powder hound destinations such as the Japanese, Italian, French, and Swiss Alps, Austria, and in summer, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, and Australia.
August 1-8, 2026 Ski, Ride Destination Trip Valle Nevado, Chile: we’re fully booked at 10 participants. Waitlist available; inquire after joining SnowPals.
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Need a ride or got empty seats in your car for a Tahoe rideshare? If you are driving with empty seats in your car, offer a ride and get gas/EV supercharger money compensation to offset your Lake Tahoe gas/EV supercharging trip cost. Meet ski, ride pals in the process; some skiers, snowboarders have made lasting friendships through our rideshare connection, and a few marriages too.
SnowPals’ rideshare forum was launched in 1999 with a few friends and have now grown to over 8k+ members strong, consisting of working professionals, college students, retirees, and out of town visitors to Lake Tahoe. Connect with SF Bay Area professionals for Tahoe Ride-sharing/carpooling, plus we have added our own members only WhatsApp real time communication channels so you can arrange rides quickly: join SnowPals to expand your circle of rideshare contacts and ski/ride pals.
New to SnowPals? Join us to expand your circle of ski and snowboarding buddies. Attend our fun casual social meetups to connect with skiers, snowboarders and backcountry ski/split-board enthusiasts close to you for Tahoe trips.
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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).
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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.
* 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
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.
– Free Ski Shuttle. Call 800-736-6365 for information. Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Homewood resorts: TART service offers weekend and holiday week schedule.
“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.
– 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. 530-541-7548
Please 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
* 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?
*All opening dates posted 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 Resorts
map 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.
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Ongoing activities (weekly, etc)
️Rotating MTB 
locations: ride UCSC, Pacifica, Del Valle, Briones, Quarry Park, Santa Teresa, further, and longer rides on weekends, MTB pretty much every Friday to JMP in Oakland
Viewing Parties 
& Chat
w/ Rick & pals
Meet 2:30 pm on Friday May 22 to hike Land’s End: gather at the Gift shop at
Dinner at 5:45 pm at Marufuku Ramen
7:30 pm IMAX showtime
– source: onthesnow.com
