Going for Gold in the Golden State

The Winter Olympics don’t have to be a spectator sport. Snow or no snow, California has all the right stuff for chasing your own golden moments. From learning to curl to lacing up skates with Half Dome as your backdrop, these winter sports celebrate the spirit of the Golden State.

Week: 02.04.2026
Regions: Southern CA

You Go, Curl!

Learn to Curl at Hollywood Curling

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People on ice learning to curl at Hollywood Curling
Hollywood Curling’s Learn to Curl classes make the perfect setting for newcomers. Take the ice, and friendly curling instructors will teach you the basics.
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Warm Up to Winter in Reno Tahoe

Winter Outdoors and Relaxation in Reno Tahoe

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2026 is just getting started, but there’s one place already rising to the top as the best for adventure and relaxation: Reno Tahoe. The awe—and ahhhs—begin as soon as you arrive. Go for Soak! Reno Tahoe is filled with warm vibes, including its abundant natural hot springs. The r
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Blades of Glory!

Ice Skating at Curry Village Ice Rink in Yosemite National Park

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Ice skaters make their way around Curry Village Ice Rink with Half Dome in the background.
It might be the best place this side of Canada to lace up the skates and put one blade in front of the other. The Curry Village Ice Skating Rink in Yosemite National Park offers a brilliant view of Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome.
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Peace and Pistes

Go Cross-Country Skiing at Lakes Basin in Mammoth

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A cross-country skier gliding across a bridge at Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Resort in Mammoth Lakes.
Downhill not your cup of cocoa? Go Nordic! Mammoth’s stunning Lakes Basin has miles of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails where you won’t find thick crowds or expensive lift tickets. What you will find is a serene wonderland of frozen lakes and pine forests.
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