The video below is our first of the 09/10 Ski Season and our first with the VholdR ContourHD 1080p. The video was shot on 12/15/09 at Jake's Peak near emerald bay on Lake Tahoe. The quality of the video from the VholdR continues to impress everyone we show it to. It's the perfect camera for documenting your backcountry adventures!
Check out some Lake Tahoe Backcountry Skiing with this trip down to Hidden Peak on 12/27/08. Powder skiing all the way.
This information is provided for for free and is not guaranteed to be accurate or reliable, nor is this information tailored to your skill level. See our Terms & Conditions for details. Venturing into areas mentioned here can cause injury and/or death to even experienced persons. If you choose to enter any backcountry areas described in this site, you assume full responsibility and do so at your own risk. Among other considerations, thorough knowledge of terrain, snow and weather conditions, equipment, and your abilities are a must before entering un-patrolled areas.
That said, here are some of our favorite Lake Tahoe Backcountry Areas.
Mt. Tallac, 9,375 feet on the southwest shore of Tahoe, provides a terrific backcountry skiing experience, and is considered a prize ski outing more details »
The route along the ridge between Rose Knob (the peak behind Incline) and Mt. Baldy (the peak behind Kings Beach) provides several miles of views from high above Lake Tahoe more details »
The easy access and short distance to Peter Grubb Hut (3 miles from the highway) make this trip extremely popular with skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers alike more details »