Okay, maybe the Pilgrims didn't ski at the first Thanksgiving. But, that doesn't mean you can't! Here are some of the best places to go in the Reno and Lake Taho area for a Thanksgiving weekend ski trip.

* Alpine Meadows has skiing and snowboard lessons for children and adults. There is also an Adaptive Ski School for those with mental and physical challenges. There is a rental shop and restaurant, as well as a cafeteria and bar. There is even a deli for quick lunches.

* Boreal opens in October. They have recently improved their lighting, making it more conducive to night skiing, and they have added fifteen new snow-blowing fans to enhance the already-copious natural snowfall. They also offer family lessons. It is a family-oriented resort, offering tubing in addition to its other family fun snow activities.

* Diamond Peak is located in the Incline Village of Lake Tahoe. Gentle slopes and first-time lessons make this a good choice for new skiers or for a first family ski trip. They even have a slope for children as young as three.

* Sugar Bowl has been in operation for 70 years. It has indoor and outdoor dining, and twelve ski lifts. Another family-oriented resort, Sugar Bowl offers family programs and children's activities. It is actually located in California, but is still in the Reno/Lake Tahoe region.

* Squaw Valley is also located in California. It offers lessons for children as young as two, and has a "Children's World" that is 12,000 square feet. Squaw Valley boasts sun decks and outdoor dining. There are parades, concerts, and other events held here.