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Come winter, Lake Tahoe’s trails, mountains, and shores shed their hikers and transform under a white blanket of snow into a serene winter wonderland. With towering snowy vistas, frozen subalpine lakes, lofty summits, and beautiful tree canopies, Lake Tahoe is one of America’s favorite winter playgrounds—with some of the most beautiful and invigorating views in the world. 50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails around Lake Tahoe offers snowshoers of all levels a wide range of excursions—from flat and easy to steep and strenuous. It includes an immense variety of snowshoe routes, such as Mount Rose, Carson Pass, Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Highway 89, Truckee, and Donner Pass. Features include: Fifty distinct routes with directions to trailheads, detailed trip descriptions, and topographic maps Forty-five stunning photographs of popular trails, landscapes, and lake views Easy-to-read headings that provide key information on trail difficulty, distance, elevation, avalanche risk, facilities, managing agencies, highlights, lowlights, and more A wide range of outings for snowshoers of all abilities Recommendations on where to grab a hot drink, enjoy a hearty meal, or snuggle up for a cozy overnight stay Tips on everything from proper clothing and footwear to equipment checklists, pre-hike warm-ups, sanitation, dog-friendly trails, and permit requirements Whether you are an amateur explorer or a winter adventure enthusiast, this comprehensive guidebook has everything you need to explore the winter playgrounds surrounding Lake Tahoe.

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This book is a thorough yet-easy-to navigate summary of snowshoeing treks in the Lake Tahoe area. White zeroes in on every aspect of a successful snowshoe trek and deftly describes them for readers. It's a work that should be mandatory for newbies and longtime Tahoe locals alike. --Benjamin Spillman Reno Gazette-Journal

This book is a thorough yet-easy-to navigate summary of snowshoeing treks in the Lake Tahoe area. White zeroes in on every aspect of a successful snowshoe trek and deftly describes them for readers. It's a work that should be mandatory for newbies and longtime Tahoe locals alike. --Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal

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Mike White is a full-time writer and former community college instructor, and is a featured speaker for outdoor and conservation organizations. He has authored numerous outdoor hiking guides, including 50 of the Best Strolls, Walks, and Hikes around Reno, 50 Classic Hikes in Nevada, and Best Backpacking Trips in California and Nevada.

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