Grab your skis, snowboard, or skates and enjoy the snow.

Surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Tahoe is not just any lake. It is a lake with world-class ski resorts, thrill-inducing cliffs, spectacular views, fluffy white powder, and run after run of epic skiing. Choose from Olympic-caliber downhill and cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, and more. From exciting black diamond to gentle green circle runs, resorts in Lake Tahoe offer something for everyone. A destination of choice for skiers, Lake Tahoe boasts world-renowned ski facilities and many new and renovated amenities, steep vertical drops, miles of terrain, and endless views of snow-flocked pines, Sierra peaks and one very beautiful blue lake. To get started, you can choose from a wide range of ski vacations to meet your exact needs.

SnowFest is the largest winter carnival in the west, featuring over 60 events celebrating life in the High Sierra. It's a 10-day flurry of parades, parties, fireworks, entertainment, food, children's activities and fun for everyone. Come see the Dress-Up-Your-Dog Contest, the Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Rahlves Banzai Tour, Wacky Winter Bowling, and the ice cream eating contest. Play bingo. Eat at the Luau or the Mardi Gras Party. Watch the dog pull, the torchlight parade, fireworks and laser show. There's a snow palace and ice carving, plus snow sculpting and parties. Join in the fun!