Snow
Where to go for the best family-friendly snow and ski experiences.
Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
7 destinations with a ticket booth that will give you access to snow tubing or sledding with your kids nearish the Bay Area!
Ski Tahoe Donner with Kids
Tahoe Donner is a great option if you’re staying in Truckee, priced right for beginners and kids. It’s our go-to resort for affordable skiing and lessons.
Open Dec. 18: Leland Snow Play, Tubing Fun for All Ages
At Leland Snow Play, tickets allow you to ride tubes down a man-made hill as many times as you like.
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What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Move to Tahoe for a Week: Here’s The Family-Friendly AirBnB You Need
For those who are thinking about fun in the snow this winter, this AirBnB is about 15 minutes by car from the Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts.
Where to Stop with Kids on the Way to Tahoe
Tahoe is a popular vacation spot among Bay Area locals. Make the trip with kids more manageable with these favorite roadside destinations.
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Soda Springs: Tubing and First-time Skiing
Fun and easy for first-time skiers or those who just want to play in the snow!
South Lake Tahoe Ski School Smackdown
What are the main differences between South Lake Tahoe Ski Schools at Heavenly Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe? Can a parent figure this out before shelling out hundreds of dollars?
Dodge Ridge: Kid-friendly skiing
More affordable than Tahoe and super family-friendly, Dodge Ridge is one Oakland mom’s little secret.
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Sugar Bowl Ski Resort for Little Skiers
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in Tahoe offers a great experience for families, and I road-tested it for you.
