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Best Sierra snow spots
The Miracle March snow means a month of top quality skiing, snowboarding and snow play. Here are the top spots in Northern California for all-things snow.
Snow days
Several feet of fresh snow to the Sierra Nevada has finally transformed mountain country into a winter wonderland. Before and after photos »
Resorts get a lift
With changes at Tahoe's resorts, visitors will enjoy better lifts and terrain along with updated lodges. But these developments come at a price.
Tahoe food takes fancy turn
Lake Tahoe has long been known for its hearty comfort food, but in recent years notable, chef-driven restaurants have set up shop.
Slope Dope
Heavenly, Kirkwood extend their seasons
After a long, dry winter waiting for snow, the Sierra finally received enough of the white stuff in March to...
What To Do
Cruising around Tahoe
Take in the view by water or land with a 90-minute cruise on the Tahoe Queen or a spot on Zephyr Cove's snowmobiling tours.
Shopping off the beaten path
Stop shopping for tacky tourist souvenirs and head to Tahoe's back streets to find elegant fashions and gourmet consumables.
Reno dining beyond the casinos
Reno's ongoing revitalization means an enticing collection of restaurants ranging from belt-loosening deli to elegant, contemporary global.
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If you don't do downhill
For those who seek a mellower sort of winter fun, here's where to find snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and ice skating.
Three ways to do Tahoe
Whether you're looking for a casino bargain, a rustic cabin or a luxury escape, Lake Tahoe has something for every style and budget.
China Peak: Who knew?
Formerly known as Sierra Summit, China Peak might be the best-kept ski and boarding secret in the central Sierra.
Tahoe spas offer royal treatment
Whether you've been shredding the slopes or building snowmen, these five places will take away the chill with a little pampering.
Gallery hopping near Heavenly
Spend the afternoon strolling through this artists' village and you may come home with photo prints, jewelry or a watercolor of the lake.
Helicopter tours of Lake Tahoe
Viewed from the air as a pool of undulating turquoise and azure, the lake's true grandeur is revealed.
The gift of Truckee shopping
This arty town has everything — Guatemalan paper earrings, Indian handbags, eco-friendly furniture — except chain stores.Weather and More
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