TRUCKEE, Calif. — As winter fades and spring settles into the Truckee-Tahoe region, the shift in seasons brings more than just changing weather — it marks a pivotal “shoulder season” that has long challenged local tourism. With fewer traditional ski crowds and growing opportunities for hiking, biking and events, the region begins reshaping how it attracts visitors as soon as the snow begins to melt. Visit Truckee-Tahoe, the official Destination …