Ski Resort Shuttles

Squaw Valley USA

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service is available to the North and West shores (one-way trips not available); reservations required, (530) 452-7181. A free shuttle is also
available to and from South Shore and Reno; reservations are required at least 12 hours in advance. 1-866-769-4653 or www.squaw.com

Resort at Squaw Creek

Transportation to and from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is $71 per person, each way. Also, frequent free shuttle service to Squaw Valley is available from the resort.

Approximately one million years ago, Lake Tahoe evolved to its current shape and size as glaciers scoured the land during the Ice Age. Here’s a look at some of the facts that make Tahoe such an amazing body of water today:

• Maximum depth: 1,645 feet (second deepest in United States, behind Crater Lake)
• Average depth: 1,000 feet
• Maximum length: 22 miles (north–south)
• Shoreline: 72 miles

by Elisabeth Korb

One look at Tahoe's pristine waters and it's clear why Lake Tahoe is an international treasure. Its surface mirrors the near perfect cobalt-blue sky above while huge boulders and stretches of white sand are easily visible feet below.

However, development and other man-made impacts have diminished Tahoe's once-crystal clarity, which, in the late 1960s, measured over 100 feet. Declining at a rate of some 9 inches per year, it has since dropped to 68 feet.

Whether you are looking to ski, ride, rent or demo, check out the great deals and specials offered by these participating Lake Tahoe Traveler ski resorts and shops.

RESORTS

The League to Save Lake Tahoe's now-ubiquitous bumper sticker, "Keep Tahoe Blue," is a constant reminder that we all play a part in safeguarding, or degrading, The Lake. The motto has inspired plenty of offshoots, some maintaining the serious call-to-action tone, others just plain entertaining.

Need to drop off the dog for a few hours or few days? These options take the bored out of boarding.

Find your way around Lake Tahoe with our handy regional map.