Skiing in North Lake Tahoe & Reno: A Week of Snowy Adventures

What’s better than a winter getaway filled with fresh snow, skiing, and great food? We spent a week exploring North Lake Tahoe and Reno, balancing our time between hitting the slopes and indulging in some much-needed relaxation (and food adventures!).

Hitting the Slopes: Diamond Peak & Mt. Rose

Our ski trip kicked off with two days at Diamond Peak Ski Resort—you can check out more details in this blog post. Afterward, we headed to Reno and took a break from skiing, giving our legs some much-needed rest before tackling more runs.

In Reno, we stayed at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, which offered a great mix of affordability and convenience, right off the highway. It even has a bowling alley—though we were too wiped out to take a shot at it!

Next up was Mt. Rose Ski Resort, just a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Feeling a little more confident in my skiing skills, I decided to brave the easiest green trail using the Wizard lift. Of course, I had my fair share of tumbles, but thanks to the fresh snowfall from the day before, every fall felt more like landing in a fluffy pillow—no bruises, just laughs! Check out our ski trip video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33vt99rgp84

First-Time Visit to Reno: A Foodie’s Surprise

This was our first-ever visit to Reno, though we mostly stayed at the hotel when we weren’t skiing (because, let’s be honest, our legs were screaming for a break!). That said, we did venture out for some food, and we found two fantastic restaurants we’ll revisit next time!

🍜 101 Taiwanese Cuisine: If you’re craving authentic Taiwanese food, this is the spot! Their pork feet rice and popcorn chicken were absolutely spot-on. As a Taiwanese myself, I dare say their dishes are even more authentic than some places in the Bay Area or LA! However, while the food was fantastic, their boba milk tea was just okay—not bad, but nothing to rave about.

🍣 Tokyo Sushi: For some reason, Reno is filled with all-you-can-eat sushi spots, and this is one of the best—priced at around $30 per person. Their hand rolls were my absolute favorite, but everything we tried was delicious. If you're a sushi lover looking to refuel after an exhausting ski trip, this spot is the perfect place to regain your energy!

Both places get pretty busy, especially on weekends. If you plan to visit, either arrive early or try to avoid peak meal times!