Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

The in-your-face powder shots, massive cliffs and unmatched views showcased here are simply breathtaking. Here, a truly exceptional scene is created by the collision of water and earth, as vertical steeps rise out of the deep blue Lake Tahoe. No one can question why some of our country’s finest winter sports competitors come out of the Lake Tahoe region. The exact turns and massive launches executed by this Lake Tahoe bunch speak for themselves. Esteemed World Cup athlete Daron Rahlves shreds the Tahoe backcountry with confidence, precision and implausible speed; Gold Medal Olympian Jonny Moseley nails a back flip with the lake’s glistening waters providing his backdrop; and JT Holmes elevates Lake Tahoe skiing to a whole new level. Jamie Burge puts it simply, “If you are brave enough, you can pretty much do everything here.”