Truckee / North Lake Tahoe Information & Resources
Here is some useful information and some of our favored establishments near our base in the Truckee and North Tahoe areas for the visiting climber and backcountry skier.
Truckee / North Lake Tahoe Weather & Conditions
Sierra Avalanche Center - Covers the entire zone from Carson Pass to just North of Donner Summit
Current Avalanche Forecast - Dec till April
North Tahoe Weather Forecasts:
Donner Summit @ 7000 ft
Mount Rose Summit @ 8700 ft
Deep Creek @ 8200 ft
Tahoe City @ 6200 ft
Truckee @ 5800 ft
Equipment & Supplies
Truckee
The Backcountry
Truckee’s premier outdoor store for all your climbing, backcountry skiing and cycling needs. Large backcountry skiing demo program.
Truckee / North Lake Tahoe Lodging
Truckee
Best Western Plus Tahoe-Truckee
Truckee / North Lake Tahoe Restaurants
A few of our favorite restaurants in the North Tahoe area
Truckee
FiftyFifty Brewing
Classic brew pub restaurant
Druinken Monkey Sushi
Great Sushi
Tacos Jalisco
Taqueria style Mexican food
Moodys Bistro
High end Bistro right in old town
The Cottonwood
Casual fine dining
Smokeys Kitchen
Old School breakfast and bbq joint for those looking for a big breakfast
Alibi Ale Works
Brewery with good bar food
Full Belly Deli
Deli with a good breakfast and sandwiches
Truckee / North Lake Tahoe Hiking, Backcountry Skiing & Rock Climbing Recommendations
Rock Climbing in the North Tahoe area:
Donner Summit Rock Climbing
Along the old Highway Forty up to Donner Summit you will find some of the best crack climbing in Northern California. Single pitch test pieces to moderate multi pitch rock climbs on Black Wall, There is also some of the best hard granite sport climbing to be found here as well.
Granite Chief Rock Climbing
Sport climbing area with a multitude of sport climbing routes from easy rock climbs on up
Hiking in the Truckee area:
Pacific Crest Trail at Donner Summit
The PCT goes right across Donner Summit at old Highway 40 and fantastic hiking is found in either direction
Backcountry Skiing in the North Tahoe area:
Much of the backcountry skiing in the North Tahoe area revolves around access and parking, which can be limited. Here are the more popular zones in Truckee and North Tahoe. Keep in mind that parking can be an issue.
Castle Peak Area
Mount Judah
Silver Peak & Deep Creek
Mount Rose Highway
