How to Plan an Amazing Lake Tahoe Winter Trip

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

We've created a massive guide with ALL the things you need to know about planning a Lake Tahoe winter trip on a budget.

North or South?

If you’re really into skiing or snowboarding, each resort has its own pros and cons. We typically visit South Lake Tahoe because we like Sierra, which is the cheapest Lake Tahoe resort.

Winter Storm Warnings

Y'all, it's fine - the storm is usually concentrated to higher altitude spots, like ya know, mountaintops. In fact, that just means it's gonna be a great powder weekend!

Go Tubing or Sledding

Tubing at Spooner Summit in Lake Tahoe on this amazing unicorn snow tube!

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Heavenly Ski resort

Heavenly is a Vail resort and arguably the most famous Lake Tahoe Resort, and it's also the largest. It's got a cool base lodge area that's located right near South Lake on the border with Nevada

Rent a Cabin

There is a distinct Lake Tahoe cabin vibe that we've come to love: lots of wood, lots of stone, lots of cozy throws, lots of references to Lake Tahoe and California and bears. Oh, and hot tubs.

What to Pack

Lake Tahoe is nowhere near as cold as you'd expect. There are fresh powder days where it's 55 degrees and sunny on the slopes.  Or it will be snowing like crazy in the valley and feel like a balmy 50 degrees out. It's very odd.

Swipe up to plan a winter getaway to Lake Tahoe!