Winter time in Lake Tahoe is a wonderful thing. The stunning lake is home to no less than 15 incredible resorts offering a combined total of 24,000 epic acres. Add to that an annual average of more than 33 feet of the fluffy white stuff, and you’re looking at a genuine winter wonderland. And it’s no secret, either. For the second year in a row, Lake Tahoe is the number one booked ski destination in the nation on Orbitz.com, one of the world’s biggest online travel Web sites.

So what do all those ski aficionados booking their Tahoe ski trips know? Not only are there unbeatable Nevada ski deals to be had, but countless Tahoe ski trip memories to be made. And those memories don’t stop on the slopes. After you’re done carving new tracks through fresh powder or sweeping down miles of groomed snow, when you’re through shaking things up in one or all of the area’s extreme terrain parks, and once you’ve hit every black diamond run on the mountain, don’t think you’re finished. Because Lake Tahoe isn’t just known for its legendary ski resorts. The selection of après-ski activities is as limitless as the terrain. Whether it’s cocktails and appetizers or a full-blown meal, a relaxing drink at a small bar or an all-night dance fest at clubs like Vex or Blu, you’ll have as much fun off the slopes as on them.

So what are you waiting for? Book your Nevada ski deal now, because with resorts like Mt. Rose, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak and more, plus lodging options ranging from the nearest bed to the lift to the most luxurious cabin money can get, it’s easy to see how Tahoe earned a spot among the nation’s premier ski destinations.