I took a day trip to Lake Tahoe recently. Lake Tahoe is a very large lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the border between California and Nevada. It is at an elevation of about 6,200 feet ( almost 1,900 meters ). During the winter it is a popular ski destination with many resorts in the area. In fact, Squaw Valley, the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics is located near Lake Tahoe.
The drive from the Bay Area is about 3 hours, depending on traffic. It snowed the night before I drove up so the view of the snow capped mountains was particularly beautiful.
Bridal Veil Falls along Highway 50.
Snow along Highway 50.
Near Emerald Bay.
Cabins near South Lake Tahoe.
Overlooking a beach. All the sand is covered in snow.
Kids riding sleds down a snow covered beach. Be careful not to slide into the lake!
Heavenly Ski Resort. Casinos / Hotels in the background.
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Heavenly Ski Resort gondola lifts.
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