January around Lake Tahoe in photos

Come January, the new year always seems to deliver some type of surprise. And did it ever this past month. While January is often a good month for snow, this record-breaking month will be the talk of the town for years to come. The snow gods smiled down upon Lake Tahoe, delivering more than 23 feet of beautiful white fluff. 

JanuBURIED or not, it didn't stop a fun month. Mountain conditions were all-time for skiers and snowboarders, thanks to powder day after powder day. And Northstar California was no exception. Recent days have seen the terrain parks team pull off a major revamp of all eight parks to include more than 180 features, while White Rabbit and Sawtooth made their season debuts last week.

All in all, January has been an incredible month full of surprises. Both Lake Tahoe locals and visitors alike took advantage of the snowy landscape to enjoy activities like sledding, snowshoeing, igloo-building, and even a little urban street shredding.

February, you have some big boots to fill! Meanwhile, check out a few of our favorite photos from the last month. 

Missed moments like these while I was gone. #Montengothewolfdog

A photo posted by Lucas Shaff (@lucashaff) on Jan 6, 2017 at 5:16pm PST

Wall rides are so 2016! How about a ceiling ride to kick off 2017? 🎿: @mrdavidwise

A video posted by 📸•Andy Fox•🎥 (@andy_fox) on Jan 4, 2017 at 3:42pm PST

Insider tip: it's sunny at the top! ☀️☀️☀️ Make the most of #NationalSkiDay by upgrading your season pass or lift ticket to Platinum Access to spend less time in line and more time on the slopes! Link in bio. #Truckee #Tahoe #Northstar #California

A photo posted by Northstar California Resort (@northstar_california) on Jan 15, 2017 at 12:59pm PST

Welp, Truckee (or Narnia) really outdid itself this weekend. #lakelife

A photo posted by Spencer Spellman (@spencerspellman) on Jan 16, 2017 at 9:35pm PST

Snowshoeing in a winter wonderland 🎶 #donnerlake #truckee

A photo posted by Around The World with Justin (@atwjustin) on Jan 23, 2017 at 7:43am PST

Love this photo (courtesy of @dronepromotions) of our snowy store! We feel so lucky to have the space that we do 😍 #nobaddays

A photo posted by Tahoe University (@tahoeuniversity) on Jan 26, 2017 at 6:22am PST

@cfeulner and I got to dig our way out of his cabin the other day in Donner, 6 feet of snow ain't no thang💁🏼‍♂️ 📸: Chris

A photo posted by Zach Youngberg (@zach_youngberg) on Jan 27, 2017 at 1:53pm PST

We're flipping over the news - White Rabbit at @northstar_california opened yesterday for adrenaline junkies everywhere. Click the link in our bio to plan your winter adventure.

A photo posted by North Lake Tahoe (@tahoenorth) on Jan 26, 2017 at 12:37pm PST

First tracks this morning👍

A photo posted by Craig McCoy (@mccoy9) on Jan 30, 2017 at 12:50pm PST

bringing the adventure club with me everywhere I go #winterhauliday @stylehaul

A photo posted by Alexa Losey (@alexalosey) on Jan 27, 2017 at 11:43am PST

Never want to leave this winter wonderland ⛷ Lake Tahoe is just as magical as I ever imagined it to be. So lucky that we arrived just after a snow storm, the snow is unlike anything I've ever ever seen! ❄️ Also super lucky my new @sorelfootwear boots arrived just in time too or I would have been walking through the snow in heels 🙈😉 Shop the look: Inthefrow.com/looks

A photo posted by Victoria (@inthefrow) on Jan 28, 2017 at 4:15am PST

Sand Harbor Sunsets 🌅 🙌🏻

A photo posted by Jake Pereira (@jakepereira) on Jan 25, 2017 at 7:06pm PST

For the chance to be featured in next month's Instagram highlights, use the hashtag #TahoeAscentRecap with your favorite North Lake Tahoe photos!