After a few months of frequent trips to Northstar California Resort, we’ve nearly gotten the hang of snowboarding in a pandemic. Here’s our candid take, and some tips to get the most out of your Spring Break trip to the snow.
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Like so many other things in the post-Covid-19 world, our local North Lake Tahoe resorts’ winter plans have left us confused, disappointed, and more than slightly unsettled. Here is what we’ve learned. . .
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On the first weekend that North Lake Tahoe is open for “hospitality,” we venture out to enjoy the region from a safe social distance. This is what we find. . .
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I can’t tell you how many times, I’ve typed “When will be able to travel again?” into my browser, searching for guidelines, a timeline, a hint of news. Even today, nobody really seems to know. But there are rumblings that this summer is a possibility. Here is what we know.
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Just as we hoped, March brought snow. Fresh, bountiful powder fell by the pound, promising an invigorated snowboarding and ski season. Alas, this Spring dream quickly dissipated into a shifting nightmare, as rumors of a novel corona virus quickly spiraled into a global shutdown. North Lake Tahoe, like every other California community, is sheltering in place.
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The Farmer’s Almanac and NOAA have weighed in on whether this will be an epic or a ho-hum year for snow in North Lake Tahoe, and their predictions couldn’t be more different. Stay tuned for real-time updates, as we give you bi-monthly updates from the mountain.
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Happy Cabin gets happier around the holidays. Here are some of our favorite North Lake Tahoe holiday traditions to get you into the spirit.
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Here comes the snow, with the major resorts open for business, with plenty of natural snow along with snow-making to fill in the blanks. Happy winter, everyone!
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It wouldn’t be fall in Lake Tahoe without a line-up of festive events to help you celebrate. We’ve curated our top picks, with a little bit of everything, from a skiing biopic to haunted chairlift rides and a benefit cruise on the Tahoe Gal.
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Fourth of July is one of North Lake Tahoe’s most iconic holidays. What better way to celebrate independence and the start of summer than on the lake? Our local communities go big, with festive decorations, parades, and award-winning fireworks displays. Here are a few of our favorite celebrations.
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While there is still powder in the mountains, the weather at the lake is warming, day by day. A line-up of Spring festivals makes it that much easier to shake off the barnacles of winter and venture out into the sun. Here are some events we’re looking forward to.
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Happy Cabin makes for happy golfers. Our neighborhood golf course, the Old Brockway Golf Course, opens this Friday, April 26.
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On Thursday, April 25, at 5 p.m., the Spring tour of this film exploring the life and legacy of John Muir, visits Tahoe City with a single screening at the newly-remodeled Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema. Proceeds benefit the local chapter of the Sierra Club.
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It seems like just yesterday we were longing for snow. Well, we got it. In record amounts. February broke the record for the most snowfall in a single month, leaving North Lake Tahoe resorts awash in powder. The good news for boarders and skiers is that the resorts are extending their seasons to take advantage of these record-breaking conditions.
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On a recent winter day, with snow falling in piles, we set out from Happy Cabin to find a good old-fashioned sledding hill. With 6 kids, ranging from age 4 to 13, in tow, we were looking for something casual and budget-friendly. North Lake Tahoe Regional Park delivered.
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When I’m faced with basic lunch fare at the resort inching toward $20 a person, I start thinking of ways to cut costs. Portable picnics are an economical and fun alternative. Here are some ideas for kid-tested snacks and lunches you can tuck into pockets and day packs or stash in a locker.
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On a recent winter morning, I found myself at Northstar Village with a day to while away and two antsy children. Should you find yourself in a similar situation, Maris, Anaya, and I offer the following hints.
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The winter holidays are almost here. North Lake Tahoe puts on a festive celebration from early December through New Year’s Day, with theater, music, crafts, games, festivals, sleigh rides, movies, and feasts. This calendar lists our favorite family-friendly holiday events happening within a short drive of Happy Cabin.
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In the spirit of shopping local and giving unique, memorable, earth-friendly gifts, this piece focuses on handmade gifts from local artisans.
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Forget Black Friday. North Lake Tahoe has something for everyone on your list. This first in a two-part series highlights gifts for the people who have everything. Give the gift of experience.
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