All ages and levels of experience can check out rock climbing, one of the favorite things to do in South Lake Tahoe. Adventure companies and gyms offer rock climbing in supervised facilities with walls ranging from beginner to advanced. Some resorts even provide rock climbing facilities, so guests don’t even have to go far to try the activity. For experienced rock climbers, South Lake Tahoe is home to a few popular climbing sites in the area. Try scaling the rocky sides of mountains to reach incredible views at the top.
Climbing in South Lake Tahoe
Take your fitness and fun to the next level! At this full-scale rock-climbing gym, you'll find top rope climbing, lead climbing, autobelays and bouldering, offering something for all ages and abilities. The gym offers day passes, punch passes and memberships. If you are looking for more guidance, they offer private climbing instruction, group bookings and youth programs. In addition to rock climbing, the facility also...read more
Climbing in South Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls is a dual waterfall zone located above Emerald Bay of Lake Tahoe within the Emerald Bay State Park. It's an easy hike whether you choose to visit the upper or lower falls, but the lower section tends to be more inspiring, especially if visited up close. For the upper falls, there is a looping trail that is about a mile in length that...read more
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Climbing in South Lake Tahoe
Discover the epic side of Lake Tahoe with the help of this family-focused adventure company. The goal of Epic Discovery is to immerse all ages in Tahoe’s natural wonderland through a riveting fusion where play meets creativity. Their activities include ropes courses with designs for various ages, ziplines, a mountain roller coaster, tubing, scenic gondola rides, granite peak climbing wall and gemstone panning. Stop by...read more
Climbing in South Lake Tahoe
Heavenly Resort is omnipresent at South Tahoe. Along with the casinos on the Nevada side of South Shore, the ski resort drives the economy of this small Sierra community. Heavenly’s California Lodge was the resort’s original mountain base area, located nearly a straight shot up the hill from the lakeside Ski Run Marina. Appropriate for skiers of all skill levels, just about all ski services...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a park system found on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. With six different management units that total 14,301 acres, the park protects miles of dense Tahoe forest and beautiful sandy and rocky beaches. Within the park are the swimming areas of Sand Harbor, Chimney Beach, Hidden Beach, Secret Cove, Creek Beach, Boaters Beach and Whale Beach as well...read more
Located 20 miles outside of South Lake Tahoe, Lover's Leap is a crack climber's dream come true. Surrounded by a beautiful, dense forest are impressive granite rock faces climbing 600 vertical feet, sewn together with cracks seemingly perfect for a human foot or hand. There are more than 100 routes to choose from. The multi-pitch climbs range from basic to extremely difficult; there is an...read more
Lover's Leap is one of those places in the world that has a special magic to it. The name alone implies mystery and romance. But what gets peoples' hearts really fluttering are the jutting granite cliffs that tower 600 feet above. To really get an appreciation of this impressive area that lies outside of South Lake Tahoe, it is best to see her from the...read more
Climbing in South Lake Tahoe
There is no shortage of outdoor sports equipment stores at Tahoe, but the biggest one in town is also one of the most well established and has a great reputation. Tahoe Sports Ltd. has been around for more than 30 years and is conveniently located in Raley’s Village Center. If it’s something fun that you can do outdoors, the staff here knows about it and...read more
