skiing | snowboarding | Kirkwood''s ski lodge | Kirkwood Mountain

LUNCH "I recommend The Swiss Chalet for fondue. It's been there since the '50s, has Swiss artifacts on the walls, and looks like you've stepped into, well, a Swiss chalet. It's so authentic that much of the clientele is European. They've got all of the various fondues, as well as German sausages, steaks, salmon, and great desserts. Another place I like to eat at is this amazing pizza place called Pasquale's in South Lake Tahoe. The dough is made fresh daily, hand-tossed, and cooked in a wood-burning brick oven. Sprouts is another favorite of mine. It's a health-food restaurant. They have organic sandwiches, tempeh burgers, and great smoothies. It's really popular with hikers, bikers, and skiers."

SKIING "There are 28 ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area, but my favorite for skiing and snowboarding is the Kirkwood Ski Resort. What drew me to Kirkwood was that all my friends ski in that area. Kirkwood has a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere, which I love. But the best thing about Kirkwood is that it is known for the driest snow. It's great for snowboarding, because it seems to be the least crowded with the most snow after a good storm. A typical day for me is to start my morning by meeting my buddies at Kirkwood's ski lodge. From there, we would snowboard all day."

APRÈS SKI "We'd end our ski day by 4, then go to the Off the Wall Bar & Grille at the base of Kirkwood Mountain and have some beers. Off The Wall is a great place to visit after skiing. It has an incredible panoramic view of the mountain. During the day, you can sit in the outdoor patio and get a great view of the skiers and snowboarders coming down the hill. When the sun goes down, the temperature drops 20 degrees and we all assemble inside, where there are a bunch of wooden tables. It's very spacious, full of windows."