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Reno / Lake Tahoe Cross-Country Skiing Areas and Resorts

Nordic Skiing in the Reno / Lake Tahoe Area

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Cross-country skiing at Tahoe Donner, near Truckee, CA

Cross-country skiing at Tahoe Donner, near Truckee, CA.

Photo © Stan White
Oct 15 2009
The Reno / Lake Tahoe region has a wide variety of top cross-country ski resorts and ski areas. Sprinkled around the Lake Tahoe area, these nordic skiing areas are also blessed with abundant snow, excellent accommodations, and easy access from Reno, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. Many of these ski areas also offer other winter sports opportunities, such as snowshoeing, sledding, and snow tubing.

Cross Country Ski Resorts for Everyone

Camp Richardson Mountain Sports Center - on Highway 89, southwest shore of Lake Tahoe
- Driving Directions
- Information: (530) 542-6584

Clair Tappaan Lodge - Sierra Club - west of Reno on I80 at Soda Springs/Norden exit
- Driving Directions
- Information: (530) 426-3632
- Equipment Rentals: Prices and Gear Available
- Trail Passes: Prices, Terms of Use

Hope Valley Outdoors - at Pickett's Junction, the intersection of Highways 88 and 89
- Driving Directions
- Information: (530) 694-2266
- Equipment Rentals: Prices and Gear Available

Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center - on Highway 88 at Kirkwood, CA
- Driving Directions
- Kirkwood Webcam
- Information: (209) 258-7248
- Snow Report: Snow and Weather Report
- Equipment Rentals: Prices and Gear Available
- Trail Passes: Prices, Discounts, Online Purchase

Northstar-at-Tahoe Cross-Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center - south of Truckee, CA on Highway 267
- Driving Directions
- Northstar Webcams
- Information: (530) 562-2206
- Snow Report: Snow and Trail Report
- Equipment Rentals: Prices and Gear Available
- Trail Passes: Prices, Discounts, Online Purchase

Resort at Squaw Creek Nordic Center - south of Truckee on Highway 89
- Driving Directions
- Squaw Valley Webcams
- Information: (530) 583-6300
- Snow Report: Snow and Conditions Report
Call the information number for trail pass and equipment rental information.

Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - west of Reno on I80 at Soda Springs/Norden exit
- Driving Directions
- Information: (800) 500-3871
- Snow Report: Snow and Trail Report
- Equipment Rentals: Prices and Gear Available
- Trail Passes: Prices, Discounts, Online Purchase

Spooner Lake Cross Country - intersection Highways 50 and 28 on Lake Tahoe's east side
- Driving Directions
- Spooner Lake Webcam
- Information: (775) 749-5349
- Snow Report: Snow and Trail Report
- Equipment Rentals: Prices and Gear Available
- Trail Passes: Prices, Discounts, Specials

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center - west of Reno in Truckee, at Donner State Park exit
- Driving Directions
- Tahoe Donner Webcam (downhill ski area)
- Information: (530) 587-9484
- Snow Report: Snow and Trail Report
- Equipment Rentals: Prices and Gear Available
- Trail Passes: Prices, Discounts, Specials

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area - north of Tahoe City on Highway 28, Lake Tahoe's west shore
- Driving Directions
- Information: (530) 583-5475
- Dog Trails: Two Dog-Friendly Ski Trails
- Equipment Rentals: Prices and Gear Available
- Trail Passes: Prices, Discounts, Specials

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