Early January Activities in Tahoe

This is a great time for a Tahoe vacation with mostly sunny skies predicted for Martin Luther King Weekend, the long 3 dayer, and a chance of snow Tuesday and Wednesday.

Resorts and Towns’ Update: Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe recently unveiled its new Winters Creek Lodge, which includes a new food court (serving up paninis and wraps), Sky Bar, restrooms and deck seating.

North Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts:
Alpine Meadows – open, base depths 40 and 65 inches
Boreal Mountain – open, base depth 75 inches
Diamond Peak – open, base depths 24 and 36 inches
Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe – open, base depths 20 and 42 inches
Northstar-at-Tahoe – open, base depths 20 and 34 inches
Ski Homewood – open, base depths 40 and 54 inches
Squaw Valley USA – open, base depths 40 and 70 inches
Sugar Bowl – open, base depths 49 and 70 inches
Tahoe Donner – open, base depths 24 and 48 inches
Lake Tahoe’s Olympic Heritage Celebration continues through Sunday, January 17, with a bevy of special events planned to commemorate the region’s 50th anniversary of hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics. Scheduled for this week are the Freestyle Moguls Competition, Women’s Downhill Course Guided Tour, 1960 Historic Walking Tour, Figure Skating Exhibition and Olympic Legends Gala.

Intermediate and advanced freestyle skiers and boarders can showcase their most awesome tricks in a jam-style format at the Burton Jiblet Stop at Diamond Peak Saturday, January 16 to win cash and other prizes in the open division. Registration is 9 a.m. in the base lodge.

Enjoy the snow-filled backcountry on a Winter Camping Excursion with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association the weekend of January 16-17. Led by two experienced guides, this one-night trip emphasizes safety and comfort, while teaching participants about winter travel methods and hazards. The overnight is open to those 21 years and older and limited to 12 participants. Cost is a donation.

Join Northstar-at-Tahoe every Tuesday (January 12, 19 and 26 this month) for Turtleneck Tuesday now through the end of March on the Village ice rink. Tunes will be cranking from 5-8 p.m. with complimentary rink access and rentals available for $5 (free if you bring your own skates.)

Don't forget that Presidents' Weekend is a long holiday weekend and you should begin booking your reservations now.

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