South Lake Tahoe in the Running For "America's Best Ski Destination"

Voters chose Lake Tahoe as "America's Best Lake" in 2012 and the local area is now up for another top honor as "America's Best Ski Destination."

The Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority is seeking votes from the local community through the month until the contest's end on December 30 at 8:50 pm PST. Online votes can be made daily on the voting site. North Lake Tahoe is also in the running along with Sun Valley, Idaho and other big resorts.

"We’re looking for a sweep," said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “USA Today readers let the nation know in 2012 which lake was No. 1. Winning “Best Ski Destination” would be the perfect way to begin the New Year.”

Participants can opt to provide an email address and share their selection across social media channels.

Nathan Borchelt, respected national ski/travel journalist, selected the field of finalists, with Tahoe South among them. The winning ski destination will be announced Jan. 1, 2014.