[Steve Viegas]

Tahoe City can be fun. It is a short drive from Squaw. I would recommend avoiding South Shore. It is good for nightlife, but skiing on the North Shore is much better. Not only do you have Squaw, but you have Alpine and Northstar.

There are a number of smaller towns around there (Carnilian Bay, Kingsbeach, etc.) but Tahoe City seems to have the most going on.

After a full day of skiing, there are good rustic grub places (Reds or Jason's as examples) where the food is good, the ambiance is typical Tahoe and while they close reasonably early, you are burnt from skiing so it is OK.

Should be a great trip.