Part of my Christmas present this year was a weekend in Tahoe. Making the commute up and back in a day can be taxing, so having a place to stay in Tahoe is key. We hopped since it was the weekend after the big snow that it wouldn’t be too crowded at the mountain, but Squaw, and Tahoe in general, was absolutely packed. We decided to backcountry/ cross-country ski the following day, which was a great move because we were able to skip the lift lines and the traffic on the drive home. And the views were spectacular!