Rock climbing in Lake Tahoe is considered an adventure sport where you need to have a level of expertise to go out there without a guide. But there are local climbing gyms where you can hone your skills. If you're an experienced climber, the area is a playground of many sites to conquer, and it's certainly one of the most daring of the things to do in Tahoe!
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Discover Lake Tahoe's splendor with Around Tahoe Tours led by local experts Chris and Darin Talbot. Drawing on decades of insight since 1977, their tours offer a unique and entertaining way to get to know the area. Dive into their incredible Sand Harbor Experience for a hassle-free day at Lake Tahoe's premier beach, where you can enjoy an exclusive day, complete with complimentary transportation, awe-inspiring education, delightful entertainment and relaxation without the worry of lines or parking issues. Interested in enjoying the entire lake? Check out their incredible six-hour Around Tahoe Tour. If discovering the neighboring areas to Lake Tahoe is your cup of tea, their Comstock Tour offers you six hours to enjoy and learn about awe-inspiring historical Virginia City. Around Tahoe Tours also offers other fascinating tours including their Colorful Fall Tour, Winter Ski Tour, North Shore Tour or The Perfect Tahoe Day Tour. They also offer the ability to create tailored adventures for private, semi-private or group tours.
Discover Lake Tahoe's splendor with Around Tahoe Tours led by local experts Chris and Darin Talbot. Drawing on decades of insight since 1977, their tours offer a unique and entertaining way to get to know the area. Dive into their incredible Sand Harbor Experience for a hassle-free day at Lake Tahoe's premier beach, where you can enjoy an exclusive day, complete with complimentary transportation, awe-inspiring...read more
Discover Lake Tahoe's splendor with Around Tahoe Tours led by local experts Chris and Darin...read more
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For decades International Alpine Guides has educated people looking to either learn the basics of rock climbing, backcountry skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering or to take their skills to higher and safer levels. They offers expert climbing instruction on Donner Summit and multi-day ski tours in the region’s back country from Castle Peak to the eastern Sierra. Guided mountaineering tours to iconic places like Mount Whitney...read more
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For a fun indoor activity for the kids (and adults), check out the Inversion Gym. They offer recreational and team gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline activities and more in a large facility that covers 6,400 square feet near the South Y. The equipment includes a spring floor, bars, beams and much more. The Kindergym program has classes for young children, and the gym is available for birthday...read more
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Iron & Wood proves that golfing is possible year-round at Lake Tahoe. The indoor "range" has state of the art Trackman iO golf simulators, which is the same technology used by the PGA Tour and professionals worldwide. Clubs are not provided but are available to rent. Groups may rent a bag of clubs. Lessons, leagues, memberships and apparel are all available. Iron & Wood is in the...read more
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Jim Kelley opened Tahoe Nugget in 1962, and it remains one of the oldest family-owned casinos in Nevada. It’s now run by Jim and Jeff, Kelley’s sons, who maintain their father’s philosophy of providing good food and good drink at an affordable price. The bar that runs down one side of the casino has more than a dozen craft beers on draft. Outside, there’s a...read more
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Kaspian Recreation Area is on Highway 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City at the base of Blackwood Canyon. A campground and outdoor recreation area, the zone is excellent for wilderness fun in summer and winter. Kaspian Beach and Campground are located on National Forest land managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The summer offers mountain biking, road cycling and hiking....read more
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Kayak Tahoe is a locally owned business that began helping people connect with the beautiful water of Lake Tahoe via kayaks and paddleboards in the 1990s. Their impeccable service and trustworthy rentals have kept their rental operation as one of the leading companies in human-powered watercraft rentals in the Lake Tahoe area. In addition to renting kayaks and standup paddleboards, they also offers lessons, tours...read more
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KidZone is a hands-on children's museum in the heart of the High Sierra. The space is designed for kids younger than 8 years old to learn and share experiences with the special adults in their lives through open-ended play. KidZone is open all year. The site has an indoor space as well as an outdoor nature play area during the spring, summer and fall. Other...read more
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Kings Beach Miniature Golf is a family-run fun spot with loads of history. Starting its offering of miniature golf back in 1957, the 36-hole course was created with much thought, heart and soul. The mini golf course created a summer tradition of entertaining couples and families that continues today. The course is available to rent for large parties of up to 50 people. There are...read more
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Kirkwood Mountain is a South Lake Tahoe ski area tucked a little out of the way of the hustle and bustle that is seen in town. Kirkwood is about a 45-minute drive from the center of South Lake. This small distance creates positives: crowds are smaller and attention to personal service is higher. The ski area itself is great for all levels of skiers with...read more
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If your dog is your best friend, Kiva Beach is for you. Kiva Beach, a part of the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is one of the few beaches where dogs are welcome, though they still must be on leashes, per El Dorado County leash law. Kiva sits between the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and Tallac Historic Site. There are restrooms and picnic tables. Campfires...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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Palisades Tahoe is known to be a breeding ground for famous pro skiers. A few that have come from this area include Olympians Julia Mancuso and Jonny Moseley as well as extreme athlete Shane McConkey. One of the reasons that these three, and many others, have excelled at downhill skiing is because of the KT-22 ski lift. Situated right at the base and climbing 1,800...read more
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As soon as the sun sets, South Lake Tahoe kicks off its Labor Day celebration with a patriotic fireworks display set over the water. A simultaneous musical accompaniment is broadcast on the local radio channels to enhance the designs, patterns and shapes lighting up the sky with their red, white and blue. Since everywhere in Tahoe is near the lake, it’s hard to miss seeing...read more
