1. How often do you travel with Nube? How many trips have you taken together so far?

We take Nube almost everywhere we can, and we cannot imagine having it any other way. We usually plan the trips in a way that she can come with us. She is quite the traveler, she has been to 10+ countries and 6+ states. 

2. Why did you decide on Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe was the first place she ever experienced snow as a puppy. We used to live in the Bay Area, so we would take day trips to Lake Tahoe in the winter. Since moving to sunny San Diego almost 3 years ago, we didn't have a chance to spend much time in the snow, though we did take yearly trips to Big Bear. Lake Tahoe got so much snow over the past few months so we thought it would be an amazing trip to celebrate Nube's 6th birthday!

3. What was your favorite part of the trip?

Since we had quite a drive 9+H to the Bay Area and another 4H to Lake Tahoe I couldn't wait for Nube to see the snow. My favorite part of the trip was Nube exiting the car and realizing snow is everywhere around her ! She loved playing in the snow and enjoyed every second of it.

4. What was the most dog-friendly experience you had while on the trip?

Overall, Lake Tahoe is a very dog-friendly place. Most of the hikes and parts of the lake welcome dogs, as well as the villages on the base of ski resorts. 

5. What was the most unexpected thing that happened along your travels this time?

While Tahoe has been having a lot of snowfall in the past couple of months, it wasn't on the weather forecast while we were there. Sunday morning we woke up and it started snowing, so Nube ate her birthday cake in the snow!

6. Would you recommend other pet parents do the trip?

Definitely! Lake Tahoe is a great destination no matter the season. During the winter your dog gets to enjoy playing in the snow or going snowshoeing ,and in the summer you can take them swimming in the lake or do other water activities (SUP, kayaking). There are also many breweries/ pour houses where dogs are allowed. 

7. What tips would you recommend to someone going to Lake Tahoe with their dog?

Book a cozy, dog friendly cabin with views to Lake Tahoe. There is nothing better than waking up and seeing the snow fall in front of the lake. As for any trip, make sure you are ready with your essentials, but also emergency kit - ticks removal, bandages, booties and antiseptic! And of course, don't forget Sundays so you can have your food on the go!

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