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Tuesday January 18, 2011 Updated 6:30 PM PST
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Shockingly, Yosemite often has weekend availability in winter. Here's how to plan your escape.
Hop on a sleigh, lace up your skates, ski deep powder, or just cozy up next to the fire at these Western winter wonderlands.
Powder hounds rejoice! Fido Friendly magazine recently released its list of the most pooch-friendly snow destinations in all the land.
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East of Sonora, Leland High Sierra Snowplay is a mini-resort designed for families with two lift tows to take you up the hill.
Pacific Crest Heli-Guides will give skiers access to more than 100,000 acres of privately held land.
As the resorts compete for dollars, you'll find plenty of lodging and lift deals this season, plus new lodges, kids' centers and more.
Is Vail Mountain the Holy Grail of excellent slopes and luxury living or the Epic Fail of overpriced ostentation and bad attitudes?
One family's holiday tradition provides inspiration and instruction for anyone who dreams of constructing their own "ice hotel."
Past Olympians show you how to build strength, endurance and flexibility for the fast-approaching ski season.
Nothing can ruin your family ski trip faster than ill-fitting boots. Our guide to sane sizing.
Powder or no, you can always glide, slide and sail smoothly at these three Lake Tahoe ice skating rinks.
Dave Curran braves the scariest exerience at any ski resort: teaching his kids how to ski.
There's hardly a major California mountain that Chet Kyle has not climbed and snowboarded down.
Hope everyone enjoyed their MLK weekends, despite the crowds and traffic. We'll start out the post-holiday...
Search our vacation rental listings for ski chalets, mountain cabins and condos in the Sierras, the Rockies or around the world.
Whether you're looking for a casino bargain, a rustic cabin or a luxury escape, Lake Tahoe has something for every style and budget.
Whether you've been shredding the slopes or building snowmen with the kids, these five places will take away the chill with a little pampering
Shopping in North Tahoe takes on a hometown, discover-me feel, with plenty of stores that are worth a stop.
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