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Lake TahoeCity/Region: Ski Resorts
Beautiful, bright blue, mile-high Lake Tahoe, straddling the border of California and Nevada in the United States, is the second largest alpine lake in the world. The lake, perched atop the Sierra Nevada, is surrounded on all sides by world-class ski resorts, magnificent golf courses, first class hotels and casinos, which cater for millions of holidaymakers every year. Although the area's scenery and facilities draw visitors year round, it is as a skiing and snowboarding destination that Lake Tahoe really thrives. Recently most of the
popular resorts, with appealing names like Alpine Meadows, Heavenly and Squaw Valley, have undergone extensions and face-lifts. The comfortable resorts, bolstered by the fact that Lake Tahoe guarantees 300 days of sunshine a year, 33ft (10m) of annual snowfall, unrivalled scenery and more than 17,500 acres of terrain to explore, make it well nigh irresistible for anyone contemplating a winter sports holiday. Visitors can fly in to the nearby Reno/Tahoe Airport, or drive on all-weather highways from Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles in just a few hours for a dose of fun in the pure mountain air.
Mammoth MountainCity/Region: Ski Resorts
Just five hours drive from Los Angeles, or three hours from Reno, lies some of the finest Alpine skiing in the world at Mammoth Mountain, on the eastern edge of California's Sierra Nevada range. Every year an average of 400 inches (10m) of snow falls on the summit, providing about 3,500 acres of skiable terrain, which can be revelled in by all, beginner to expert, during the November to June season. Despite all the snow, 70 percent of Mammoth's winter days are sunny, providing plenty of time to enjoy the slopes and numerous other facilities at this well-equipped resort, which offers hotel and condominium accommodation.
HeavenlyCity/Region: Ski Resorts
Heavenly is the largest ski resort in California, with some 4,800 acres of terrain stretching into the state of Nevada. At over 10,000 feet (3,048m) it is also the highest resort in Tahoe, where it is situated overlooking the beautiful lake. Heavenly was recently bought by Vail Resorts (which includes Vail, Keystone, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin); and select passes can include access to these other resorts (unfortunately they are all in Colorado). Vail Resorts has recently just approved a $40-million upgrade for the resort. Many skiers recommend trying Heavenly at least once, for its sheer size, and the breathtaking views it has to offer. Due to its proximity to the South Shore and Bay Area, Heavenly also receives many Californian day visitors who appreciate the convenience.
Squaw ValleyCity/Region: Ski Resorts
The second largest resort in Lake Tahoe receives over 600,000 visitors annually and is regarded as one of the best resorts in the world. Squaw Valley was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics (the first-ever televised Winter Olympics) and has attracted millions to its varied terrain. Nowadays the resort is packed with several accommodation options, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and shops. The resort attracts a mixed crowd or all abilities from across the world.
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