America's All Year Playground. That's what people call Lake Tahoe. On these pages, you'll find updated information about Lake Tahoe's attractions, entertainment, events and recreational adventures. Winter in Lake Tahoe means skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling! Take your pick of 15 alpine and 13 cross-country ski areas. South Lake Tahoe's three close alpine ski resorts, including world famous Heavenly Valley and Kirkwood, offer some of the steepest, deepest and most scenic runs in the West. In the North Shore, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl and Northstar offer slopes and terrain for every ability. All the areas offer child care facilities, children's ski programs and complimentary shuttle bus service from South Shore's lodging properties. Summer in Tahoe means "fun in the sun." All of the activities you'd ever dream of revolve around the crystal clear, blue-green water of Lake Tahoe. Whether you mountain bike the Flume Trail, join an organized wildflower hike, rise early for a hot-air balloon ride or tee off at one of the area's many championship courses, the view or the conversation always comes back to the beauty of Lake Tahoe.