Tahoe Hat Hunt

The First Annual “Great MLRTahoe Hat Drop”:
A Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, Treasure Hunt for the Entire Family!
Come Play the Game…

Late August and September are by far the best months for visiting North Lake Tahoe. The temperatures are perfect with daytime averages in the mid-to-low 70s, Warm sunshine, shimmering-golden aspens, mild evenings, fewer crowds, and a terrific fall music calendar—ideal conditions for some much needed relaxation and Lake Tahoe fun! But, that’s not all:

It’s time for a big adventure at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort!
Join us for our First Annual “Great MLRTahoe Hat Drop”.

Ok, What’s a MLRTahoe Hat Drop?

A super fun, treasure hunt in North Lake Tahoe for the community and your entire family. You are given clues and then get to hike in the forest, wander North Lake Tahoe’s beautiful beaches and play in the lake—all while finding a cool MLRTahoe Hat with a special message inside that will lead you to more treasures and prizes. Every week for the next several weeks we will be hiding a hat in some truly amazing, yet accessible places. Yes! These special hats will be visible, fun hunting, and pretty easy to find—if you follow our clues.

How to Play: Start today! Get the clues. They will be posted here in live time on our Instagram page @mlrtahoe. Then, follow our Blog, emails (sign up here), and on MLRTahoe Facebook for more weekly clues on the latest Hatdrop, photos, videos, past drops, and more. Questions? Email or call us at info@MLRtahoe.com, 530.546.9500.

The clues provided each week will lead you on some pretty cool adventures. Then, simply find the hat! Once you have found the special MLRTahoe Hat follow the easy instructions attached to the hat. The lucky treasure hunters will get to keep the hat, get free ice cream at the Famous Mourelatos Cable Car Ice Cream Parlor…and, a chance to win a two-night stay at the resort.

If you've found a hat and the QR code brought you here, please reach out below and let us know so we can enter you in our drawing. We'd love a photo of your find!!






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MLRTahoe Game 1

Hatdrop #1

Dropped on Monday, August 22nd, and found within two days. An awesome location for the first drop. Clues included: Alpine Meadows Road off of Hwy 89, Five Lakes Trail in Tahoe Natural Forest. Park near Trail Head, Follow the trail up to view the dramatic yet tranquil surroundings and the convergence of Alpine and Palisades Ski Resorts; continue just 1.5 miles from the trailhead, past beautiful rock formations and shaded forests. Before arriving at the Lakes keep your eye on the right, find the rock cropping that crosses that joins the trail, and look for the twisted tree on the right and the gnarly roots that hold the hat…Coordinates: 39.17912N, 120.23989W. Check out this video for more.

Hatdrop #2

Dropping Tuesday, August 30th. First Clue: National Ave. meets North Lake Tahoe shores and a vacant boat launch in beautiful Tahoe Vista. Follow @mlrtahoe for more clues. Don’t wait, be the winner, and start the hunt!

Hatdrop #3

From Tahoe Vista, follow Hwy 28 toward Incline Village, exiting East on Hwy 431 toward Reno. Travel about 17 miles to the Mount Rose Parking Lot and Trailhead on the left side of the Hwy.

Follow the trail toward the Mount Rose Summit. Hike through the forest, with an elevation gain of about 300 feet for about 2.5 miles. Watch for grand meadows and peaks…and a beautiful, year-round waterfall. Head up toward the fall…enjoy the hike and tranquility. Explore the rocks for the treasure. Happy Hat Hunting!

Bucket Drops

We didn’t want to leave the kids out of the game. On the weekends at the resort we are hiding beach buckets on the resort grounds with a Mourelatos Cable Car ice cream cone vouchers and a two night stay in a beautiful lake front room at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort. *

Join the thrill of a real treasure hunt, learn about some new trails and beaches, get a bunch of fresh air, take a picnic lunch and explore off-the-beaten-path adventures in North Lake Tahoe. A fun, playful, and exciting opportunity for family and friends, any day of the week. You will also learn about your surroundings, its preservation and share some memorable moments.

Want to come up to relax, listen to awesome music on the beach…and start hat hunting? Call us today or book directly online at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort. Then, get connected, join the fun, and be assured we will be sending you on some awesome explorations and adventures. Happy Hat Hunting!

Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, Your Basecamp for Tahoe Adventure!

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