The Idyllic Mountain Town The Sierra Nevada (Spanish for “snowy mountain range”), stretches 400 miles from Northern California down to the state’s Central Valley. Its massive, granite backbone touches part of Nevada and is home to Mt. Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous United States. The Tahoe basin encompasses a special and beloved region of the Sierra, which have been inspiring visitors for hundreds of years. This pocket of the Sierra is world famous and for good reason; beautiful Lake Tahoe highlights the area and the Pacific Crest Trail runs along her rim.

World Class fused with Quaintness The opportunities to experience these mountains are endless, and you will see many locals living the mountain lifestyle during their free time. Hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts are in their glory for the never ending vistas, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, peaks and mountain meadows filled with Lupine and Mule’s Ear to traverse. Summertime drenches the area with warm, high altitude sunshine but there are crystalline, blue waters to jump in and cool off. With water sports, kayaking, canoeing or relaxing on the beach, visitors are able experience all that the alpine belt has to offer.

The fun doesn’t stop when winter covers the peaks and valleys with snow and the skis, snowshoes, snowmobiles and boards get dusted off. From the Truckee Tahoe area, some of the world’s most famous ski resorts can be reached within a short drive; Sugar Bowl, Royal Gorge, Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Diamond Peak, and Mt. Rose to name a few.

In fall, the mountains light up as Aspens, Alders and willow bushes turn fiery red and goldenrod yellow against the China blue Sierra skies. In spring, the rivers are gorged with snowmelt as they rush to fill Tahoe’s cavernous depths.

Simply put, The Richardson House and the Sierra Nevada await you.