Winter is coming, and so are the people. In Tahoe, locals have barely caught their breath after a very busy summer that many described as an everlasting Fourth of July weekend. Now all eyes are on the upcoming winter, and Tahoe is bracing itself for more people than ever heading into the backcountry.
California’s new regional stay-at-home order prohibits nonessential travel. But outdoor recreation remains open. Ski shops are reporting demand for backcountry recreation never seen before.