10 EPIC Winter Activities in Lake Tahoe (BESIDES SKIING!)

[@melissaevans5153]

I plan to fit as many of these places and activities as I can.

[@RandomCaliforniaAdventure]

I am a big fan of hot springs and as a reminder for those that would like to visit the hot springs during the winter season, please bring snow chains if you do not have a 4wd vehicle...the one our KZbinr Gabriela went to is "buckeye". Also it's recommended that you go from the front entrance instead of the back where the campsite start due to the iciness of the ground. I had to pull 2 vehicles out because they were not prepared. Wild Willy is my personal favorite of the big 3 due to the scenery. Go in the morning before sunrise and just lay back and enjoy the sun, steam and view. Snow chain also recommended! There are other natural hot springs but they require that you hike in and it's a good hike in but the silence is phenomenal since very very little people where they are located at.

[@GabriellaViola]

Thanks so much for this!! Yes, you are right, the one in this video is Buckeye and we arrived right after sunrise and had it to ourselves! I would recommend this time as well. I drove the dirt road with my Jetta before it snowed, but the road is definitely dicey when there is snow on it. I haven't done Wild Willys but I have been on that road that leads to the hot springs and it is gorgeous!

[@jhlora]

planning trip to lake tahoe can u provide adrress or better directions to get to the 3 hot springs thanks i will google them too

[@Sonoma_Coast]

Our family went up almost every year and we were not skiers. We used toboggans, inner tubes, and saucers at a place I think off the Pioneer trail. Also remember renting a snowmobile at Squaw valley.

[@GabriellaViola]

I am going to go tubing at some spots these week! I really want to try snowmibling around tahoe its just kind of pricey!

[@kurt9862]

Thanks for the shout out to Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. We also offer sledding, snowshoeing, and beginner cross country skiing.b

[@GabriellaViola]

Your welcome!

[@SippyCupAdventures]

Great video! Very helpful. Never knew about the chickadees.

[@GabriellaViola]

They are so cool, I am going to check them out this week again, definitely a cool experience having them land on you!

[@torreyintahoe]

Skiing is the reason to be in Tahoe in the winter.

[@GabriellaViola]

that is true, at the time of making this I hadnt skied since i was little, got back out there this past winter and it was so much fun, I wish I had done it sooner...but you can still enjoy tahoe in the winter even if you dont ski 😊

[@GabriellaViola]

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[@user-nz1gl7ec4c]

Thank you for the video, we will be traveling there to see family at the end of the month. We are so excited and loved your video!

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you! so glad you enjoyed the video and enjoy your trip to Tahoe 💙

[@varunkathuria2277]

Thanks Gabriella for the off beat locations in Lake Tahoe area. Will be visiting this weekend!!

[@GabriellaViola]

Your welcome and enjoy the weekend in Tahoe!

[@rubenniko7863]

i know it's kinda off topic but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released series online?

[@gideonflynn8944]

@Ruben Niko try flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@corbinnickolas5802]

@Gideon Flynn Yea, have been using Flixzone for since march myself =)

[@josephkendall8976]

@Gideon Flynn Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :D Appreciate it !!

[@kknenglois9185]

Amazing place 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Be safe ya my friend Greetings from Pacific

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you Kk!!! Greeting to you as well 💜

[@LivingOnCash]

Sledding (snowmobiling)!

[@GabriellaViola]

Just did a bunch of snow tubing last week here, it was snow much fun!! I wish snowmobiling wasn't so pricey!

[@MsAbbygayle91]

Thank you so much! My family & I are planning a trip to Tahoe & we don’t ski so this video was very helpful. 😊

[@GabriellaViola]

You are so welcome! so much to do besides skiiing!

[@sunnydee196]

Amazing! Def gonna check out those hot springs! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you so much Sunny!! Enjoy!

[@SR-mf4uz]

Thank you! Great information 👍

[@GabriellaViola]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aaggiiee20]

Thank you for the information! I am bringing a baby to Tahoe this winter, so skiing is just not for us. This video is awesome!

[@GabriellaViola]

You are welcome Agnes! So happy that the video gave you some ideas 💙

[@ninalimabarbosao9]

I just booked a trip for january 😍

[@GabriellaViola]

Nice! I hope you enjoy your trip to Tahoe 💙

[@paulsextermination1018]

amazing info, looking forward to trying all of it

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you!

[@markcavandish1295]

This is wonderfully helpful, thank You

[@GabriellaViola]

awesome i am so glad it was helpful to you Mark!

[@manueluribio3050]

Great! In this video I found just what I was looking for

[@GabriellaViola]

awesome im so glad it was helpful to you!

[@brianjolliffe8549]

Thank you very much for this information Gabriella!

[@GabriellaViola]

Thanks Brian i am glad it was helpful!!! ☃️

[@suzannemannstedt5062]

My daughter and I are skiing at Heavenly in February but will have some extra days to explore the area. Thanks for all of the suggestions, they all look amazing!

[@GabriellaViola]

thats wonderful im so glad you got some ideas from the video!

[@cajuncoonass5053]

My mom, dad, brother, and I are going in February also. My first time flying and seeing that kind of snow. Have fun.

[@commonsense8800]

Me and my girlfriend are heading to Tahoe today from the Bay Area, We could possibly meet each other out there never know lol

[@cajuncoonass5053]

@@commonsense8800 Yall so lucky. We were going around my Brothers work schedule because he is a boat captain. And he said February that he had off, but now he swears he said March 17th. Have fun guys

[@bethroman7561]

Thanks for the ideas. We are here now:)

[@robsnizzle7]

Good video, kiddo.... thanks for the ideas. Wife an I are headed that way (hopefully) this Thanksgiving. Love Tahoe and it's spectacular view and beauty. Plus, didnt know they had snowmobiling up there something I'll look up because I LOVE TO SNOWMOBILE that's hella fun...

[@GabriellaViola]

Thanks so much Rob! yes, there are quite a few snowmobiling companies in Tahoe. I know there is one right near Zephyr Cove

[@robsnizzle7]

@@GabriellaViola Sweet!!!! I'm a definitely check that out. Did that up in Idaho an had an absolute blast.... Good to know.

[@mariamurillo6290]

Keep Tahoe blue y’all!

[@GabriellaViola]

100 percent!!! 💎💙💙

[@psadm96]

Great ideas!! Thanks so much!

[@GabriellaViola]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kiratsanghu2270]

Thanku so much for sharing information... nd I’m on the way to tahoe

[@GabriellaViola]

your welcome enjoy tahoe!

[@sleepybrew]

has to be some snowmobiling

[@GabriellaViola]

there is! I mentioned it at the end, as additional activities that didn't make the video ...i just haven't done that myself yet in Lake Tahoe

[@tgentertainmentproductions2295]

Wow! U make me wanna make a trip to the freezing cold. Great video. Keep em coming!

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank yoooouuuu!

[@GabriellaViola]

did you watch till the end ?

[@tgentertainmentproductions2295]

Of course. I watched the whole thing. Excellent!

[@GabriellaViola]

@@tgentertainmentproductions2295 thanks!!

[@acevedofernando]

Beautiful video and informative!

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you so much Fernando!! 😊

[@EileenBistrisky]

What a lovely list! Emerald Bay Looks beautiful & Paddleboarding or kayaking is such a great idea!!!

[@johnhamilton9085]

Thanks! Headed there in a week or so. Really hoping for some snow. Just to look at.

[@GabriellaViola]

Hey John! Im in NY at the moment but from what im seeing and hearing people seem to think it's going to be a dry december

[@kkzidanliang6695]

❤I love your videos 🎉

[@GabriellaViola]

Hey KK!!! just reading my comments! thank you so much and i'm glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@stevefrandsen7897]

Looks like fun!

[@GabriellaViola]

thanks Steve!

[@ganjahousetv3743]

Watching from the east coast it doesn’t even look that cold lol

[@GabriellaViola]

Most days its not that cold, even when it snows, im from NY and tahoe doesnt seem to get that biting cold the east coast gets

[@ganjahousetv3743]

@@GabriellaViola yea cuz I’m like people in the water while there’s snow!? Must not be that cold lol

[@yasminmontes7224]

Omg i want to go this winter with my son😩 So pretty!!

[@GabriellaViola]

Winter is soo beautiful hopefully you guys will make it 💙

[@joycerichardson6180]

We are going to celebrate our 25th anniversary there the 1st week of December. Do you by any chance take couple photos?

[@ericwaxman6437]

Another great video. Glad I hit that subscribe button. 👏👏

[@GabriellaViola]

thank you so much Eric!

[@nathanbeaner928]

wow awesome video!!!

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you so much!!!🛷 😊

[@walker1662]

great video! planning on going with family in march

[@GabriellaViola]

Thank you so much! and march is a beautiful time to visit!!

[@chtansey10]

No, I was wondering if you did other videos about Lake Tahoe?

[@GabriellaViola]

I have lots of videos on lake tahoe ..

[@GabriellaViola]

kzbin.infovideos

[@pameladante5453]

Hi, love your video new sub here. Where exactly is hot springs and is it open year round? Thanks much! 💜

[@GabriellaViola]

The hot springs are free and public and I made a video about them if its helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PWXnWnga2intk

[@Bankrupt_Nomad]

Nice Video

[@GabriellaViola]

thanks!

[@amiehardin9273]

Thanks for the informative video! I'm planning to go to South Lake Tahoe this first week of March. How's driving over there like? I'm coming from Sacramento. Do I need snow tires or chains? TY

[@GabriellaViola]

Ive never used either during my time here..but I also dont really drive when its snowing hard

[@g3e118]

Hii gabriella what part are good to visitin if im gonna stay in harras ,? Some places that you show here are close to the hotel or how far are in carr. ?

[@kevinhernandez6444]

Is late February a good time to visit? Awesome vid ! Thx

[@GabriellaViola]

Thanks for watching!! It’s a great time to visit if you love the snow ❄️ ...and it’s off season so less tourists!!

[@avalon1rae]

I have all your answers on how to rent your 2nd house in a residential zone of South lake tahoe California.

[@bebop504]

Can you share the names of the hot springs locations? I can never seem to find them lol

[@GabriellaViola]

yes i made a video on it!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PWXnWnga2intk

[@nupurajoshi6091]

How to reach Hidden Beach in Winter. Where is the nearest parking lot?

[@robertosilva8390]

Hello Gabriella, where did you say Hots Springs are located on 395 freeway?

[@GabriellaViola]

Here this video might help you out!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PWXnWnga2intk

[@robertosilva8390]

@@GabriellaViola thank you for the video, it's all I need !!

[@jaydeeahr5842]

Can you tell us more about the Hot springs pleaseeee......

[@GabriellaViola]

I did a separate video on them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PWXnWnga2intk

[@nexusSix_237]

What month of the year was this footage shot???

[@GabriellaViola]

Most of the footage in this video was shot off season, so spring and winter

[@nadaj3500]

Hello, just found your channel. Curious about the weather around Thanksgiving. Is it full on snow then. Is that a good time time to visit Yosemite?

[@GabriellaViola]

As far as Yosemite, its not a great time for waterfalls as most of them are dried up but there's not to many people in the park so that's always nice....In Tahoe it can start snowing as early as Sept and yes Thanksgiving can get alot of snow but it all depends on the year

[@nataliagiraldoruiz346]

Hey Gabriella! 😃 I watched this video and I wanted to do paddle boarding but I couldn’t find a place to rent because it’s not the season 😕 do you know about a place where I can rent the board?

[@GabriellaViola]

Yes you are right about that. A lot of people who do this in the winter bring their own or have their own. I use an inflatable one which is less expensive and good for roadtrip type of travel. Most of the rental places rent May through Oct but There may be a few that rent year round

[@lightmaryflores1139]

I love your recommendations if only going for 2-3 days and really want to see emerald bay and sandharbor how should we navigate or where to start?

[@lightmaryflores1139]

Would Hidden beach fit in the itinerary

[@GabriellaViola]

hidden beach and sand harbor are right near each other so you can do those in easily in one day...emerald bay is on the south west shore so the other side of the lake...you can do them all in one day..but i would split them up so your not rushed in you can ..

[@michelleleilani8803]

Can anyone recommend best place to go snow shoeing in south tahoe please?

[@GabriellaViola]

I found this online: "You'll find flat areas to snowshoe at Pope, Kiva, and Baldwin Beaches, as well Camp Richardson (no pets, trail pass required), Tallac Historic Site, Fallen Leaf Lake Campground, Taylor Creek Visitor Area, and Taylor Creek Sno-Park (permit required)."

[@lovingreno8650]

@@GabriellaViola Tallac Historic Site has lots of cool cabin-like buildings that would sure make for an interesting adventure and it's also right next to a beach.

[@GabriellaViola]

@@lovingreno8650 thank you so much for this suggestion!

[@CliffGaribay]

How did you get the Chickadees to perch on your hand? Is there a bait you recommend?

[@GabriellaViola]

They will fly up to you and land on you with no food but you can also use breadcrumbs ..I heard they like sunflower seeds but I haven’t tried it!

[@CliffGaribay]

​@@GabriellaViola Ok, I'll bring both breadcrumbs and sunflower seeds to see which one gets a better reception. Thanks for the video.

[@topgunmaverick5649]

Hi, i am visiting with parents who cant ski but enjoy snowplay, but we wana ski with kids at the same time with beginner level. Which resort allow cheap skiing for beginners and at the same time some activity for elderly? My stay is in south tahoe

[@GabriellaViola]

Hello, I actually don't ski (which I know is funny since I live in Tahoe) so I might not be the best to ask, but as far as I know, Heavenly has beginner hills...and as far as price, the locals go to *Sierra at Tahoe* and *Kirkwood* because it's less touristy and cheaper..

[@BeautifulVideoAmbience]

Great Video! Thanks! Could you please reply to this comment with the exact location with this hot springs location from your video? It looks amazing. Thank you!

[@GabriellaViola]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PWXnWnga2intk

[@tengtanicala7145]

We will have a trip to Lake Tahoe on March 10-15. Are the activities you’ve recommended still good for March?

[@GabriellaViola]

Yes they are great for March!! For all year round really

[@GabriellaViola]

The hikes all great for all year round and the snow activities are usually good till end of March early April depending on the year and the snow fall

[@chalermkwanpongkietisak6450]

Can you tell us where exactly to go to find the birds in chicadee ridge?

[@GabriellaViola]

they are all over chickadee ridge ...just google map tahoe meadows or chickadee ridge and walk onto the trails...sometimes they come out but sometimes they dont..it helps to have sunflower seeds

[@MellissaWilliamsjewellerylover]

Is there snow end of November?

[@GabriellaViola]

There certainly can be

[@MellissaWilliamsjewellerylover]

@@GabriellaViola thanks

[@bluebird6009]

Are all these places all over Lake Tahoe? Planning to visit the South part this Winter to avoid crowds. Any good Hotels around?

[@GabriellaViola]

there are tons of hotels in south lake tahoe...and most of the places on the list are south lake tahoe and east shore

[@sydneymyers6883]

Is this in December? I’m trying to go then but want to make sure everything is still accessible mid december

[@GabriellaViola]

yes a lot of this was filmed in December, and most places in Tahoe are accessible year round

[@Bigkingrai]

Is the heavenly open for sky ?

[@GabriellaViola]

I think it is on a limited capacity

[@Bigkingrai]

Thanks @Gabriella

[@nataliagiraldoruiz346]

Hey Gabriella! The hot springs are free? Or is it a resort? I’m going the next week! Very excited!

[@GabriellaViola]

They are free! all the outdoor hot springs in the eastern sierras are free and public

[@yoliveonce24]

I wish there's an actual address on the description 😅

[@GabriellaViola]

Your right I don't think I listed the addresses in this video, but I have listed most of these spots in a few of my blog posts and how to get there! Here's the link if it might help! www.gabriellaviola.com/blog

[@Cristian-ct2vm]

Were is that hot springs at?

[@GabriellaViola]

I made a recent video on it! :kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4PWXnWnga2intk

[@kaosaetern5445]

Where is the hot springs?

[@GabriellaViola]

I named a few in the blog version, which I linked in the description ...the link is also pinned as the first comment...

[@ericpaxton6892]

Hi

[@julls1090]

too short

[@dwilson2548]

How about just staying inside making and lighting a gigantic fire in a fireplace spreading out a rug and simply make love in front of the fireplace all night sounds kind of epic to me

[@kilo4nia386]

Be

[@mebcalif]

Nice video but I have to ask that you please not show yourself feeding wildlife birds. For those unaware, please DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE with BREAD or other human processed food products. You will disrupt their natural food scavenging abilities and will make them increasingly reliant on humans as food sources. And not to mention it is just not good for them. DO NOT FEED THE BIRDS!