If you're a die-hard skier, mountain biker or climber, chances are you have your own equipment. But if you've come for a weekend to try out one of these sports and more, there are lots of places where you can rent the necessary equipment among Tahoe shops.
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889 Tahoe Boulevard, Suite C, Incline Village, NV
It’s near impossible to spend any amount of time in the Lake Tahoe region without encountering the photography of Chris Talbot. His images of the lake and its surrounding natural beauty may be found on the walls of hotels (including a large exhibit at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe), restaurants, offices, homes and in gift shops throughout the basin as well as esteemed businesses like Raley's and NuLeaf. Besides Tahoe, he’s also spent much of his life traveling the world and has wonderful images from throughout northern Europe and Central America as well as rural Nevada and other stateside locales. His photography of Asia is breathtaking and focuses on Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore. Chris excels at real estate, architecture, resort, golf and food photography and has been published in numerous golf, travel and real estate publications. Talbot Photography also shoots portraits and special events around Lake Tahoe and has photographed nearly 1,300 weddings. Chris understands every aspect of photo composition and passes this knowledge on through custom photography tours around Lake Tahoe that are offered year round. He will take you to the most scenic spots and train you in the technical and practical aspects of taking the best photo you can. Whether you’re looking for a wedding photographer, some schooling on your camera skills (and a guide around the lake) or just something beautiful to hang on your wall, check out Talbot Photography.
It’s near impossible to spend any amount of time in the Lake Tahoe region without encountering the photography of Chris Talbot. His images of the lake and its surrounding natural beauty may be found on the walls of hotels (including a large exhibit at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe), restaurants, offices, homes and in gift shops throughout the basin as well as esteemed businesses like Raley's...read more
It’s near impossible to spend any amount of time in the Lake Tahoe region without...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
Artist David Hwang creates paintings in a wide variety of media, but the most spectacular pieces are perhaps his watercolors depicting different Tahoe Basin and high Sierra scenes. His wife, Connie, is an accomplished artist as well, known for her popular water droplet paintings. Original works by both can be found in their Sun Art Gallery in the Village Center. Painting together since 1986, the...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Shopping
Sunglass Hut is a national chain specializing in top-quality fashion and performance sunglasses. Whether you want polarized sunglasses for the slopes or high-fashion frames for the après ski scene, you'll find thousands of choices from top name brands. read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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The Village at Palisades Tahoe
If you are looking for a new pair of ski boots, this is a local favorite for custom ski-boot fitting. It's excellently located to take advantage of the proximity of the lifts. The boot fitters at Surefoot are trained in the latest and greatest to make your ski boots fit at their most comfortable. Having its own unique boot-fitting system, Surefoot guarantees the best fit and best performance, a nice thing to have when boot pain exists. In addition to custom fitting ski boots, Surefoot also custom fits boot liners and insoles. It offers Nordica, Lange, Tecnica, Full Tilt, Salomon and Dalbello boots as well as other ski gear such as helmets, gloves, goggles, boot heaters and ski socks. It also does boot repairs for those boots you're just not ready to give up. If you're in the Village at Squaw Valley in slow season, check out the store for excellent early season discounts.
If you are looking for a new pair of ski boots, this is a local favorite for custom ski-boot fitting. It's excellently located to take advantage of the proximity of the lifts. The boot fitters at Surefoot are trained in the latest and greatest to make your ski boots fit at their most comfortable. Having its own unique boot-fitting system, Surefoot guarantees the best fit...read more
If you are looking for a new pair of ski boots, this is a local...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
The Sweet Potatoes Deli is located in the center of the Resort at Squaw Creek, making it most convenient for those staying at the hotel. The Deli was created to offer guests those little tidbits that make a vacation more enjoyable like souvenirs, wine, sundry items, magazines and books. Sweet Potatoes also offers food, everything from coffee and pastries to soups, salads and sandwiches. The...read more
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For young and old alike, a vacation wouldn’t be complete without some sort of fresh, homemade confectionary goodness. Sweets Handmade Candies in downtown Truckee has made fudge, truffles, caramel apples and other sweet and gooey goodies onsite for 20 years. With employees at its big copper vat often stirring away on a fresh batch of fudge in the front window, it’s difficult to pass by...read more
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Swigard's True Value Hardware is a one-stop-shop for anything that has to do with home concerns, automobile necessities and home furnishings. A true hardware store in every sense of the word, Swigard's also brings in the aspect of the local's touch. When shopping here you meet longtime Tahoe locals who truly care about your home, and with their kind demeanor its evident they care about...read more
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Tahoe Bike & Ski Company is a year-round outdoor-fun outfitter. In summer they handle rentals of single and double surreys as well as sales and rentals of manual and electric bikes. They also offer other outdoor fun items for sale, such as kites. When the snow sports roll around, Tahoe Bike & Ski has basic and demo ski packages as well as cross-country and snowboard...read more
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Tahoe Bike Company is a full-service source for bikes in South Lake Tahoe, offering an entire rental spectrum including electric, family (surrey), kids, cruisers, comfort/hybrid and road bikes and trailers or seats for children and pets. Tahoe Bike Company not only rents the exact bike for your cycling needs, but also sells bikes and a variety of kites. In the winter the shop transitions into...read more
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Tahoe Central Market in Kings Beach isn’t a big place, but it’s packed full of wholesome goodness. Mornings you can stop in for a coffee, tea, bagel, breakfast sandwich or baked goods. At the juice bar they blend up smoothies, tonics, wheatgrass and fresh organic juices. Come lunchtime the deli turns out gourmet sandwiches made with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses on Truckee Sourdough bread....read more
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Tahoe City Chocolates is a one-stop shop for gourmet sweets. The choices in chocolates are handmade and from both near and far, coming from as far away as Europe. There are also other sweets to tantalize, like ice cream, fudge and hard candies. Additionally, you can find tasty sugary items — giant lollipops, tequila truffles and jelly beans in hundreds of flavors. read more
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The Tahoe City Farmers Market, located directly on the shores of Lake Tahoe in the Common's Beach parking lot, is a fun place to discover the variety of fresh produce available in northern California. Operating from mid-May through mid-October on Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the market allows vendors to sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, eggs, nuts, honey and homemade goods. All items...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
Through their retail location in Tahoe City and rental beach-side location at Commons Beach, Tahoe City Kayak offers everything you could need if you desire to go kayaking or standup paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe. Ready to outfit you from head to toe with new gear or rentals, Tahoe City Kayak prides itself on being the trusted North Tahoe source on all things kayak (in a...read more
