Truckee Snowtubing and Sledding

Truckee Snowtubing and Sledding is a Blast! In winter, it seems that wherever there is a hill, you will see kids (and adults) sledding and having a fantastic time!

We lived in Glenshire, and one of our favorite places to sled, was on Glenshire Drive as you were heading to Glenshire from town, there was a great hill before you crossed over the Truckee River. It didn't look that steep, until you had to keep climbing back up it...what an unbelievably great workout!

My son Ryan, always talked to our snow removal company at the beginning of each winter season, and made sure they built a sledding hill to his specifications on the side of our driveway, every time that they needed to plow our driveway. We were the envy of the neighborhood, and the house that the neighborhood kids gravitated to!

Sledding off of Glenshire Drive in Truckee, California
Pictured (left to right) My kids Brie and Ryan, Sean, and Brie's friend Rose.

I must say, that I am a little disappointed with the Ski areas that have installed these new "Magic Carpets" that whisk kids and adults up the hill without them lifting a muscle. With Childhood Obesity hitting epic numbers, it is sad to me to take the "exercise" out of such a fun thing like sledding!

The video below is phenomenal! I can't even begin to tell you how many times that I've watched it! This awesome snowman slide was built in South Lake Tahoe using 80 hours of shoveling!

Here is a list of the nearby places to go Snowtubing and Sledding in Truckee: (additional details will be coming soon!)

• Boreal Sledding at Mountain Playground


• Kingvale Tubing and Sledding Park


• Northstar At Tahoe Tubing Hill


• Soda Springs Winter Resort Sledding and Tubing - "Tube Town"


• Squaw Valley Snowtubing


• Tahoe Donner at Trout Creek Recreation Center

Boreal Snowtubing at Mountain Playground

If you are going Snowtubing, or Sledding in Truckee, here is a list of equipment that you will need:

• Hat
• Goggles or Sunglasses
• Sleds and Snowtubes - You can purchase these at many of the Truckee Sporting Goods Stores like Mountain Hardware and Sports.
• Snowboots
• Sunscreen
• Waterproof Gloves
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Pants