Lake Tahoe Area

Lake Tahoe is one of the West Coast’s top ski destinations. Many Lake Tahoe ski resorts have runs with stunning views of the lake and snow-capped mountains beyond ... and there are a variety of options when it comes to choosing a family-friendly ski resort. In order to make a...

Kirkwood is considered one of the South Lake Tahoe ski resorts, but it’s in a world of its own. Nestled among gorgeous mountains, Kirkwood ski resort is about 55 minutes away from Heavenly and two hours from Northstar (depending on weather and road conditions). It’s a great mountain that offers...

Northstar California Ski Resort is a skiing parent’s paradise. From the minute you pull up and are greeted with wagons to pull your gear (and tadpoles) around, you feel well taken care of. Northstar California skiing is perfect for families with experienced, intermediate and beginning skills on the slopes. You...

Planning a ski vacation at Lake Tahoe can be overwhelming. There are SO MANY resorts around the stunning lake to choose from! Which is the best for you? While all of the resorts have something to offer, each of them is very different in terms of terrain, services and the...

A note from Mommy Frog: The Ikon Pass makes it even easier to plan for a multi-day ski trip! With multiple resort and length options, the Ikon Pass is a cool fit for the season — be sure to grab one before each season opens they're gone! The 2021-2022 ski...

People (and your favorite skiing frogs) are flocking to outdoor- and mountain-based vacations this year. Fresh air and plenty of space make ski destinations a great vacation choice during a pandemic. Plus skiing and snowboarding are the ultimate physically distanced sports, as you are rarely within 6 to 10 feet...

Skiing with kids is completely different from skiing with just adults. I’ve been skiing since I was a kid myself, but when our froggy family started taking ski and snowboard trips together, I realized I had a lot to learn about managing lessons, clothes, equipment and cold little fingers and...

When planning a trip to Lake Tahoe, one of the expenses of the ski vacation is the price of flights. There are several ways to save when flying to Lake Tahoe. Consider which airport you will be flying into, the cost of transportation from that airport to the ski resorts...

Winter in North Lake Tahoe means skiing or boarding amid gorgeous snow-capped mountains and clear blue skies. From old-world charm to modern luxury, North Lake Tahoe ski resorts each have their own personality. Crafting your family itinerary can be tough because of so many frogerrific choices. Not to worry, our...

When you ski or ride Palisades Tahoe Resort, it's like getting two ski resorts for the price of one. You may recognize this North Lake Tahoe year-round destination as Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. But the whole resort has a new name in place as of the 2021-2022 ski season! Palisades...