Things To Do in Norden, California

Since the first rope tow was built in 1937, Donner Ski Ranch has offered a simpler skiing experience. Locat... More on SkiResortGuide.com

dozens of uncrowded runs; kids five and under are free ... More on Amazon.com

Sugar Bowl is a popular ski destination. It was the site of the first ski lift in California and the first gondola lift on the West Coast. The slopes at Sugar Bowl are primarily intermediate, with...

Sugar Bowl has the "three most important elements for success"...location, location, location. Sugar Bowl is the closest major resort on the western front of the Sierras, this means convenience and... More on Sugarbowl.com

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort was a dream that came true for two Austrian immigrants, Bill Klein and Hannes Schroll. Schroll, Director of the Badger Pass Ski School in Yosemite in the 1930s, wasn't convinc... More on Trails

For snowboarders, they have everything you could possibly want (half pipe, tubes, etc). They have a race slope that is used for competions, ... More on igougo

Soda Springs is celebrating. Founded in 1935, Soda attracted early day adventurers outfitted in laced leather boots with wooden skis. Soda Springs was a popular destination accessed primarily by tr... More on SkiTown.com

Soda Springs is definitely the cheapest and best value when it comes to the places to ski, even though it falls far short of a resort definition. More on SkiTown.com

Boreal Mountain Resort is the closest and best valued resort to the Sacramento and Bay Areas. A secret powder paradise in the Tahoe area, Boreal offers something for everyone. Just learning? Boreal Mountain Resort is perfect for beginner ... More on SkiTown.com

About Sugar Bowl Ski, From heart-pounding chutes and corduroy cruisers, to gentle rollers and incredible terrain parks, whatever youâre into, youâll find plenty of it at Sugar Bowl. If itâs fresh p... More on SkiSite

Great overall place to ski that's not too crowded. More on SkiSite

The ascent to Andesite Peak is a reasonably short hike to fantastic views of the northern realm of the Lake Tahoe region. The vistas are nearly as good as those from the summit of Castle Peak, whic... More on Trails

This was a first snowshoe hike I've done and I loved it! It's not too chall More on Trails

One of the first Tahoe area ski resorts accessible from the West on Interstate 80, Boreal prides itself on being the first to open for the season (traditionally on Halloween) and set a new resort r... More on Trails

...groomed sledding lanes at Playland Park, mini-snowmobiles. $12-$15 includes sled... More on Amazon.com

Stay on the slopes at Donner Ski Ranch, one of the first ski resorts in the Sierras. It has been family owned and operated for over 65 years. Donner has six chair lifts, which makes for short lift ...

The best value in the North Tahoe area for beginner to intermediate skiers More on Trails

A handy out-and-back day hike from hectic Interstate 80, Loch Leven Lakes provide a dose of classic Sierra beautyflowers, forest, granite, lakeswithout a lot of preparation or strain. For backpacke... More on Trails

Started early because of a hot day. The trail is technical because you hav More on Trails