Lake Tahoe Weekend Part 2

Did you read part one on our trip to Lake Tahoe earlier in the week? You did? Awesome……Now where did I leave off? Ah yes, dogsledding…

The next morning, we woke up bright and early to pack up all of our things and head out to the other side of the lake. Our destination this time, Squaw Valley. We made a quick trip to Starbucks for some coffee and breakfast sandwiches (of course I order ahead with the app) and took the very pretty scenic drive approximately an hour away to Squaw Valley. Along the way, we stopped to take pictures. It’s just too pretty not to.

We were so nervous that, like South Lake, the snow would have melted and our dogsledding adventure would have been cancelled. However, we lucked out and Squaw Valley still had plenty of snow to play in! We parked at the Resort at Squaw Creek, which is a fantastic hotel by the way, and walked down to the meeting area. Next time we plan a trip to Lake Tahoe with the kids in tow, we have already decided Resort at Squaw Creek would make the perfect place to stay. Not only do they have dogsledding and skiing activities, but they also have an ice skating rink too.

We approached the meeting place where around 30-35 Alaskan Huskies were waiting, impatiently might I add, to take us on our journey. There were two other families sledding that day and while we waited as everyone got checked in, Neil and I pet the dogs and took some pictures. The sled was the perfect size for Neil and me. We bundled up in blankets, our camera in hand, ready for our adventure!

It was honestly one of the most fun experiences Neil and I have had together and I am so glad we did. Dogsledding was definitely the highlight of our mini vacation alone and someday we hope to come back with the kids.

After sledding and walking around for a bit, we made our way over to Olympic Village which is the perfect place to be considering. So much has changed since Lake Tahoe held the Olympics. They have an amazing shopping village filled with restaurants and fun stores. We ate at an Irish pub and had the best fish tacos we have ever had! The sauce was insane. Go figure! We also ordered spinach dip, Irish beef stew and an Irish Dip sandwich. Yes, our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Yes, it was delicious. Yes, we ate the rest on our drive home later that day.

After lunch, we headed in to Truckee. This was my first time visiting Truckee and it’s adorable! I don’t know why it has taken me so long to visit. If you are in the area, make the stop. You will not be disappointed. My favorite place was this darling little jewelry store that carried handmade turquoise one of a kind pieces. I think Neil’s eyes popped out his head when I tried on a $4000 bracelet. What can I say, the expensive pieces always find me. Yes, they find me! I fell in love with a ring there….some day pretty ring, someday. They had a sign that said layaway and Neil and I joked as we walked outside, “Yes, can we put this jewelry on layaway for….like……3 years?” Anyway, we found a candy shop and picked out treats for the kids to bring home. We dare not come home empty handed.

It was the perfect end to our perfect weekend away. I wish we could have stayed another day longer to explore some more. However, that’s the beauty about where we live. We aren’t more than a 2 1/2 hour drive to one of the most stunning places on Earth. We didn’t get any lake pictures for you this time, but I promise next trip, I will put that at the top of my priority list. It truly is magical there.

Outfit Details:

Jacket   |   Canada Goose  (similar for 1/3 price)

Sweater   |   Perfect Moment

Hat   |   Perfect Moment

Jeans   |   J Brand

Boots   |   Sorel