Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay

Lake Tahoe, CA

Lake Tahoe

View from observation deck at Heavenly

Lake Tahoe

View from observation deck at Heavenly

Lake Tahoe

View from observation deck at Heavenly

Spooner Lake

Spooner Lake is a man-made reservoir located just north of the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 28 near Spooner Summit, a pass in the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada leading to Carson City, Nevada from Lake Tahoe. It is located in Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park.

Big Tree

Spooner Lake is a man-made reservoir located just north of the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 28 near Spooner Summit, a pass in the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada leading to Carson City, Nevada from Lake Tahoe. It is located in Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park.

Aspen

Spooner Lake is a man-made reservoir located just north of the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 28 near Spooner Summit, a pass in the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada leading to Carson City, Nevada from Lake Tahoe. It is located in Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park.

Winter Rush

Although Jeffrey Pine trees are the most common trees found in the Lake Tahoe Basin, that fact doesn’t diminish their regal beauty and dignified stature. One reason for their abundance is their resilient nature in the face of adversity. These coniferous evergreens can live for 400-500 years and are tolerant of many stressors such as drought, fire, poor soil, altitude, heavy snow loads, and shifts in temperature from one end of the spectrum to the other. Of all the trees, Jeffrey Pines exemplify best the hearty soul required to thrive in Lake Tahoe’s arduous landscape and climate.

Martis Creek

Recognized as an official Wildlife Viewing Area, Martis Creek Basin near Truckee, California hosts a diversity of ecological zones including meadow, riparian, and pine forest. Wildlife inhabitants range from deer and beaver to a variety of meadow and forest dwelling birds. Northstar dominates the view to the south with its long ski runs while an even more dramatic vista lies westward, encompassing the Sierra Crest and Castle Peak.

Donner Lake

Donner Lake is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 20 miles northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe. The lake is located in the town of Truckee, between Interstate 80 to the north and Schallenberger Ridge to the south. Summer activities include: camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, wind-surfing, hiking, and mountain biking. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Donner Lake holds some of the biggest lake trout in the state.

Donner Lake II

Donner Lake is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 20 miles northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe. The lake is located in the town of Truckee, between Interstate 80 to the north and Schallenberger Ridge to the south. Summer activities include: camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, wind-surfing, hiking, and mountain biking. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Donner Lake holds some of the biggest lake trout in the state.

Truckee

Truckee, California is a town with deep roots in the ways of the Old West with the soul of an active, adventure-driven modern mountain town. The Truckee area boasts access to the five world class ski resorts of Northstar California, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, and Boreal Mountain. Transportation has long been a part of the town’s identity—the Emigrant Trail, the railroad, and now many forms of transportation play a role in everyday activities—mountain bikes, kayaks and rafts, skis—downhill and Nordic… .

Tahoe Winter

It’s easy to see why Lake Tahoe is California’s favourite winter getaway destination. You’ll find snow-covered alpine forests, fine white powder on the ski runs, cosy log cabins, and of course, incredible views over the shimmering waters of the lake. Once December hits, the area is transformed into a winter playground, with a whole range of fun outdoor activities. The Tahoe area has seen 212 inches of snow since the beginning of the month. That makes this month the third snowiest on record and the snowiest December ever, per tracking from the lab that started in 1970.

Donner Pass

Donner Pass is a 7,056-foot-high mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, above Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park about 9 miles west of Truckee, California. Like the Sierra Nevada mountains themselves, the pass has a steep approach from the east and a gradual approach from the west. The pass has been used by the California Trail, First Transcontinental Railroad, Overland Route, Lincoln Highway and Victory Highway (both later U.S. Route 40 and still later Donner Pass Road), as well as indirectly by Interstate 80. The pass gets its name from the ill-fated Donner Party who overwintered there in 1846. Today the area is home to a thriving recreational community with several alpine lakes and ski resorts (Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal, and Sugar Bowl). The permanent communities in the area include Kingvale and Soda Springs, as well as the larger community below the pass surrounding Donner Lake.

Icicle

Icicles can form during bright, sunny, but subfreezing weather, when ice or snow melted by sunlight or some other heat source (such as a poorly insulated building), refreezes as it drips off under exposed conditions. Over time continued water runoff will cause the icicle to grow. Another set of conditions is during ice storms, when rain falling in air slightly below freezing slowly accumulates as numerous small icicles hanging from twigs, leaves, wires, etc. Thirdly, icicles can form wherever water seeps out of or drips off vertical surfaces such as road cuts or cliffs.

Diamond Peak

Diamond Peak is a ski resort in the western United States, located in Incline Village, Nevada. Near the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe, the resort has 6 chairlifts, 30 runs, open glades, and tree skiing on its 655 acres of terrain. Its summit elevation is 8,540 feet above sea level, yielding a vertical drop of 1,840 feet, sixth among the ski areas surrounding Lake Tahoe. Its season ranges from December to April, and its longest run is 2.5 miles. Lifts include the "Lakeview Quad" which features a view of Lake Tahoe during the lift's ascent.

Tahoe Winter II

It’s easy to see why Lake Tahoe is California’s favourite winter getaway destination. You’ll find snow-covered alpine forests, fine white powder on the ski runs, cosy log cabins, and of course, incredible views over the shimmering waters of the lake. Once December hits, the area is transformed into a winter playground, with a whole range of fun outdoor activities. The Tahoe area has seen 212 inches of snow since the beginning of the month. That makes this month the third snowiest on record and the snowiest December ever, per tracking from the lab that started in 1970.

Tahoe Winter III

It’s easy to see why Lake Tahoe is California’s favourite winter getaway destination. You’ll find snow-covered alpine forests, fine white powder on the ski runs, cosy log cabins, and of course, incredible views over the shimmering waters of the lake. Once December hits, the area is transformed into a winter playground, with a whole range of fun outdoor activities. The Tahoe area has seen 212 inches of snow since the beginning of the month. That makes this month the third snowiest on record and the snowiest December ever, per tracking from the lab that started in 1970.

Winter's Shadow

Wintering pines cast their shadows onto the snow in the late afternoon near Incline Village in Nevada. Incline Village Lake Tahoe is named for the Great Incline Tramway built by loggers in 1878. Today, Incline is home to some of Lake Tahoe’s most stunning mountain retreats.