Lake Tahoe Research Paper

Lake Tahoe is a special place that has been a part of my life ever since I was born. This magical wonderland is unique and always has its moments no matter what time of year it is. From winter, when the snow glazed mountains offer great views and terrific skiing to the summer when the weather is warm and the activities are endless, there is always something for everyone. All of the memories that have stuck with me over the years make me appreciate this place more and more every time I visit. I have been fortunate enough to own a beautiful cabin on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe and get to visit numerous times a year. Not only is Lake Tahoe a tourist destination, but it also has a great community of kind locals whom we have met over the years.
I began skiing in Tahoe before I could even walk and it has developed as an instinctive skill of mine. Skiing is both my favorite sport and hobby and keeps me busy from November to May. The ski resorts that I enjoy going to are Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. I like skiing at Squaw because there is plenty of challenging terrain as well as 4,000 skiable acres. My favorite of the two, however, is Alpine Meadows. Alpine offers plenty of large bowls filled with knee deep powder and fun tree skiing, but the best part is that there are fewer crowds. Unfortunately, over the years Alpine and Squaw have become more crowded with rude beer drinking pigs that you would expect to find at a Niners game. It has begun to feel like you aren’t welcome, especially with the corrupt money driven management for Squaw and Alpine. Even with its flaws, the many memories of those sick powder days with fresh tracks and cliffs to drop off always brings me back to this place. Again, this place has some of the best views in the world along with world class skiing and riding with some of the steepest runs. A fond memory of mine is one morning after a snowstorm where I got up early to ski hiked up to the top of the Palisades at Squaw. The views were spectacular
It is the place where I go after long days of strenuous activity whether it's skiing, biking, or a day on the lake. It's the place to go and grab a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold snowy day. The cabin offers comfort as well as entertainment at any time. From a wide variety of games such as pool, air hockey, tv, and board games, it is rare to find boredom in this place.. The main living room is spacious with high ceilings and cozy fireplace, perfect for an after ski snack. There are large windows on the upstairs to get an excellent view of the lake. Outside the cabin during the winter, there is plenty of snow to play around with and sled on. In the past, me and my two younger brothers have built sled tracks that go off of cliffs and land on icy patches of snow and who ever would go first would get $5. Of course the things I did back then were not the greatest ideas and usually ended up with a trip to the hospital. Often at night the sky is filled with stars that are visible on the deck of the second floor of my cabin and I have seen several shooting stars zoom across the sky. My favorite part about this cabin is the many memories that I have shared here with my family and relatives over the holidays and the joy that this special place has