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Backcountry Skiing

There are few sports as challenging as backcountry skiing, and rightly so. From the very outset, the goal of a backcountry skier is to find some of the remotest and most inhospitable mountainside and conquer it. That's a tall order, and not for the faint of heart. But the good news is there are a few sites in Lake Tahoe where the backcountry community has taken root.

Most of the peaks and trails in Lake Tahoe have backcountry access for those who want to get off the beaten path. Round Top and Carson Pass are two great locations for backcountry skiing. Mount Rose is a great climb with several imposing down hills, too. One of the Lake Tahoe favorites is Monument Peak, which has a terrific trail to Gardnerville. If you're looking for something more gentle try cross country instead.
It's very important to note that backcountry skiing is not for beginners, ever.

That being said, there are kid friendly trails. These mountains are often in harder to reach places, and are not regularly patrolled by safety crews or even other visitors. Only the most experienced skiers or those with plenty of backup should consider backcountry skiing.

It's also important to note that in some places it's illegal to proceed through backcountry trails. Be sure you know which areas are off limits before proceeding in order to avoid fines or worse.
For easier terrain, go cross country skiing.

Incline Village
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
1210 Ski Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
775-832-1177

Kings Beach
Daves Ski & Boards
8299 North Lake Blvd.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
530-546-5800

Olympic Valley
Mtn. Mikes Sports
1602 Squaw Valley Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
530-581-4707

South Lake Tahoe
Marina Village Ski & Snowboard
900 Ski Run Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-544-0200

Mountain Mikes Tees & Skis
3979 Lake Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-2823

Powder House Pioneer Trail
3930 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-542-6222

Needle Peak Ski & Sports
3901 Saddle Raod
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-6700

Paramount Ski & Snowboard Rentals
3542 Hwy 50
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-6884

Custom Ski and Board Rentals
3141 US Highway 50
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-577-2650

Lakeview Sports Ski & Snowboard
3131 Harrison Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-544-0183

Five Star Alpine Rentals
1013 Ski Run Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-542-1490

Powder House Lake Tahoe
1001 Park Avenue, #20
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-6422

Stateline
Black Tie Ski Rentals - SLT
Po Box 5100
Stateline, CA 89449
888-SLT-SKIS

Rip N Willies
50 Us Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
775-588-0060

House of Ski Tahoe
209 Kingsbury Grade
Stateline, NV 89449
775-588-5935

Tahoe City
The Backcountry
690 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-581-5861

Truckee
Granite Chief Sporting Goods & Rentals
11368 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-2809

Black Tie Ski Rentals - NLT
10745 West River St., Unit H
Truckee, CA 96161
866-838-3754

Daves Ski & Boards
10200 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
530-582-0900




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