Just a little peek into my life. =)
I took a little mini getaway with my friends this past weekend. We went to Lake Tahoe at the border of California and Nevada to a ski resort called Northstar.
I haven’t seen snow in so long I was excited. I think it’s been five years. lol. I would never survive living in the freezing cold winter weather, but I love the idea of snow and seeing it temporarily.
We were actually there to snowboard/ski. Considering that I’ve done it once, five years ago, the last time I saw snow, I was a little more than apprehensive. But it was soo fun. And it was the perfect way to get my mind off all my worries, even for just a little while. Northstar was so impressive with all their slopes. It was super crowded too. I wish I took photos of the slope, but I was too busy falling from my snowboard to take out my phone for photos.
Here are some photos of Lake Tahoe. We were really there for Northstar, but when my friends heard I’ve never been to Lake Tahoe, they made a detour.
I have no idea why there’s a random rock in the lake.
We wanted to take out a boat onto the lake, but for obvious reasons (winter), there weren’t any. Lol.
On our way back, we stopped by Old Sacramento, where the stores and restaurants look as though they came straight out of the Wild West. So cute! Trains that tour the Sacramento River, horse drawn carriages, ventriloquists entertaining at the corner (though to be honest, I’m a little afraid of them).
If you have a chance, do visit. And stop by Fat City Bar & Café. They have the best Banana Cream Pie. They use fresh bananas. It’s so popular that they won’t let you buy a whole pie unless you order in advance. I ordered a crab and artichoke dip with bread for lunch. Yes, I had dip for lunch. I had to live it up after all that hard falling I did while trying to learn how to snowboard.
I just wanted to give you a little peek into my life.
Hope you guys had as great of a weekend as I did!
Looks like great food! The random rock in the lake is an exposed granite boulder because it looks like the water level is pretty low. I grew up near Lake Tahoe (yes, in that wintery weather which I still love having since lived in MT, MN, WI and now ID) so it’s fun to see your photos. If you like to ski, try Kirkwood next time!
I’ve been hearing that from a lot people, that the water is low. I’m thinking it’s because of the drought. I have never skied before, but it looks fun and I might just try it next time!
great pics! I love Lake Tahoe. Northstar was my first time skiing -well, my second, but my first time I actually enjoyed it and caught the bug!
I agree with you. My first time was somewhere in LA. It wasn’t as fun then. Lake Tahoe was so much better.
If you’re looking for snow, I’ve got snow for you. Just come visit Canada. We’ve had our fair share this winter! In fact, I can ship some to you… I’ve got LOTS to spare!
It’s like summer in California! lol
We have had a very sad winter in the Tahoe Basin. You can see random rocks in your photo because the lake level is sooooo low. That’s bad news for Nevada. Thanks for sharing pictures of Tahoe for the world to see. She’s still beautiful.
That makes sense especially with the drought this year!
Beautiful pics, I love Tahoe this time of year! – Usually with more snow – lol
Thanks, Sarah!
What a lovely getaway. I am jealous since I haven’t made it to snowboard in Tahoe all season! Nice photos and that pie looks good!
Thanks! It was my first time in Tahoe! There wasn’t that much snow though so it was sort of slushy like.
some great photos 🙂
Thank you!
I love your pictures of Lake Tahoe!
Thank you! I wish there was more snow. lol
I haven’t seen grass since October!
The second photograph is actually very good!
Love the first and second photos. Beautiful!! I am from upstate New York were we had plenty of snow this past winter.
Thank you!