How to do Lake Tahoe skiing in a day from the bay

My biggest deterrent to learning to ski is the cold weather. I hate being horrible at something new while shivering. Luckily (for me) this year Tahoe was very warm. Most people were disappointed by the ski season this year in Tahoe, but not everyone is complaining. 

Another deterrent to go to Tahoe for a weekend is getting there and planning where to stay. I found the bay area ski bus that solved both of my problems. I didn't have to drive or find  a place to spend the night. I also did not have to get a group together to convince people to split the cost of a house. 

The bay area ski bus company allowed me to purchase: the bus ride round trip, ski lesson, and ski equipment. You can purchase each component separately if you do not need a lesson or have your own equipment. 

The entire trip was pretty seamless apart from the 5am departure. Once you get settled on the bus you can sleep until you are about to arrive. At that point the bus leaders offer you pastries, bagels, and juice. Once you arrive at the mountain you are welcome to take the free shuttle to any of the main ski lifts. For a beginner it was great because it was not crowded. I arrive to pick up my gear where they sized by boots then I leisurely walked to my lesson. There were plenty of adults who had not skied before which eased my fear that I would be in a class with children. 

At the end of the day we went for some snacks and a beverage at the ski lodge then headed to meet the bus where the staff was cooking hot dogs, hamburgers, and turkey burgers. They also had snacks, cookies, and wine. The latter encouraged the majority of people on the bus into a deep sleep on the way back while those who managed to stay awake watched a movie. 

Because the trip was hassle free and included snacks I would rate the experience two thumbs up!

Until Next Time. Stay Tuned.