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options.The abundant fir trees protect the areafrom wind and excessive sun, allowing forgood snow conditions. In addition to the skihill suitable for beginner and intermediatesnowriders, the area also offers ungroomednordic and snowshoe terrain. But, the real excitementis the recent opening of the TreetopAdventure Park which is scheduled to beopen year around. It’s the first Aerial AdventurePark in California. and is comprised of aseries of courses linking tree platforms withnumerous bridges and zip lines. From the firsttree platform, one can travel through the for-est on an aerial trek anywherefrom 15 to 50 feethigh! In addition to the 50+platforms and bridges comprisingthe adult courses, abrand-new Flying Squirrelzone caters to young adventurersages 4+. It consists ofthree different courses and avariety of bridges and ziplines.Down the road, justsouth of Tahoe City is HomewoodMountain Resort.Homewood is synonymouswith exquisite views from its100 runs as it is very close to the lake’s edge.Basically a day resort, the owners have developeda gorgeous development plan to revitalizeTreetop Adventure Park,in North Lake Tahoe, isopen year ‘round! Theadult course has over 50platforms and bridges, andthere is an area for kids.photo / North Tahoe Adventuresthe resort to evolve into abeautiful boutique destination.However, the processhas been slowed by groupsdesiring to stop the project,or at least reduce its size.Time will tell what the outcomewill be. In the meantime,en-joy the incrediblyscenic surrounding. Theskiing is fabulous, as well!Sierra-at-Tahoe is approximately12 miles south ofSouth Lake Tahoe in the EldoradoNational Forest. With2,000 acres, there is plenty of terrain formaking turns. And, 75% of it is suitable forthe novice or intermediately making it familyLEFT AND BOTTOM: The number of tubing parks at ski resorts has grown in thepast several years including the one at Heavenly. It becomes another draw forfamily activities. RIGHT: View the peaks from another perspective. WinterKayaking is another unique adventure to be experienced on a bluebird day.photo / Enviro-Rents17 Far West Skier’s Guide / Digital Edition Insert 2O12 - 2O13