6 Mountain Towns Where You Can Shred the Slopes and Hit Deadlines

5. Truckee / North Lake Tahoe, California-Nevada — Wide variety of resorts and practical access

Truckee and the North Lake Tahoe corridor give access to multiple ski areas, which is handy if you like variety on your days off. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest major airport and often offers a range of flights, with a drive of about an hour to many Lake Tahoe towns — timing varies by snow and road conditions. The region supports a robust short-stay rental market and hotels that advertise workspace features for longer stays, and local cafés and co-working suites have been expanding to meet remote-worker demand. Traffic and parking can become a constraint during holiday weeks, so timing matters if you want to combine productive workdays with smooth access to slopes. Look for rentals that explicitly state internet type (fiber, cable) and read recent guest reviews that mention connectivity; those give the most reliable snapshot of the on-the-ground experience. With careful timing, Truckee and North Lake Tahoe deliver quick access to a range of resorts while keeping commute time to your video calls manageable.