3626 Main St. (SR 203), Mammoth Lakes, CA, US, 93546
The third round of the 2010 Freeride World Tour takes place at California's Squaw Valley. The world's best skiers and snowboarders battle it out to be crowned Freeride World Champion, earning their share of the tour's US$250,000 prize money.
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June Mountain is a winter-only resort north of Mammoth Lakes offering skiing and snowboarding. With 35 named trails, it was the location for the ski and snowboard events during the 2006 California Winter Games.
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Smaller than some of North Lake Tahoe's other resorts, the Alpine Meadows winter-only resort is equipped with 13 lifts and 100 trails. More for the advanced skier, there are large off-piste areas for snowboarders.
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Mammoth Mountain in High Sierra California boasts one of the longest skiing seasons in the country, usually from November right through until June. Twenty-nine lifts serve a total skiing area of 3500 acres, with 150 named trails.
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Over 100 beautifully restored wooden boats participate in the Concours D'Elegance at Tahoe Yacht Club. Visitors can meet fellow enthusiasts, discover the latest in boating gadgets and enjoy the music and food while admiring the New Boat Row.
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Just four hours from San Francisco, the town of Quincy hosts the High Sierra Music Festival, held annually in July. Attracting big crowds, the four-day eclectic music event celebrates various genres, from jazz to bluegrass.
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The best place to celebrate the Fourth of July in Tahoe City is on Commons Beach. The annual Independence Day celebration includes entertainment, food, music and a spectacular fireworks display.
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The California WorldFest at Nevada County Park in Grass Valley presents live music and dance on seven stages. Line-ups are typically varied and regularly see blues, funk, swing and bluegrass sitting happily next to one another.
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Mammoth Jazz Jubilee has become a popular summer ritual for residents and visitors to the town. The festival, held on two sites, welcomes over 25 live acts, with special pre-jubilee shows on the two nights before the main event starts.
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Bareback riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing all feature at the Truckee Championship Rodeo. Guaranteed to get your blood pumping, the rodeo, at the McIver Arena, is a real throwback to the old Wild West.
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