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!
Featured for Your Visit
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
7360 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoma, CA
Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park, just outside Tahoe City, spanning 2,000 acres of pristine forest and meadowland. Unwind on 6 miles of unpaved roads, ideal for hiking, mountain biking and winter cross-country skiing. Traverse the mountainous terrain, adorned with conifers and shrubs that prime wildlife and bird watching. Spring brings a burst of wildflowers, while fall paints the cottonwoods in vivid hues. Though lacking amenities like water and restrooms, Burton Creek's charm lies in its natural preserves, including Antone Meadows and Burton Creek Natural Preserve. Despite its undeveloped state, Burton Creek holds immense potential, with numbered junctions aiding in improvisational hikes along dirt roads. For a structured experience, the new Tahoe Rim Trail section guides you through the park, where Burton Creek and meadows create a picturesque setting for leisurely walks. Motorized vehicles are prohibited, ensuring a peaceful haven for cross-country skiers, mountain bikers and hikers.
Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park, just outside Tahoe City, spanning 2,000 acres of pristine forest and meadowland. Unwind on 6 miles of unpaved roads, ideal for hiking, mountain biking and winter cross-country skiing. Traverse the mountainous terrain, adorned with conifers and shrubs that prime wildlife and bird watching. Spring brings a burst of wildflowers, while
...
read more Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park,
...
read more
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
High Altitude Fitness has 13,000 square feet of indoor climbing wall with more than 3,800 vertical feet, one of the largest in the Tahoe basin. Their workout areas have free weights and state-of-the-art cardio machines, and they provide personal training as well as fitness, spinning and yoga classes. There are climbing instruction classes for children and adults. Day passes are available, and memberships are in...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
High Camp at Palisades Tahoe is a conglomeration of various activities and dining and drinking opportunities. One of the favorite activities here is a roller-skating rink in the summer. High Camp is also home to the Olympic Museum, a gathering of appreciation for the 1960 Olympic Winter Games in Squaw Valley (now Palisades Tahoe). For skiers and snowboarders, this is both a launching pad for...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
If you're in Palisades Tahoe in summer and would like to enjoy a little roller skating, then check out the Olympic-size former ice rink at High Camp, located at the top of the cable car. The tram (or cable car, as it can be called) takes you swiftly to High Camp, where the Olympic Ice Pavilion and rentals await you. The rink is available for...read more
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
If you are suffering from an injury or illness, Dr. Stephenie Riley can help you recover to full health. As a person who puts actions behind her beliefs, she understands the importance and benefits of eating well, living well and being well. As a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine specializing in environmental medicine that looks at the impact of our environment on our health, she is...read more
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
High Sierra Water Ski School began operations in 1978, creating a highly respected reputation that carries on today. The level of instruction and deep knowledge of the sports accelerate any person’s learning curve. They offer lessons in a multitude of fun water activities, including waterskiing, wake boarding, wake surfing, wake skating and paddleboarding. In addition to lessons, they also rent power boats, Jet Skis, canoes,...read more
Hiking in Lake Tahoe is one of the truly special ways to experience and take in all of the beauty that the area has to offer. Plus, there are hundreds of trail networks to explore throughout the basin. From sweat-dripping, big-elevation-gain hikes that take you deep into the wilderness to road-shot mellow hikes that offer exceptional views but do little as far as elevation increase,...read more
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
With just 280 steps from the lift to the lake, skiing and riding at Homewood Mountain Resort offers some of the most iconic and unobstructed views of Lake Tahoe. With more than 1,260 acres, Homewood’s terrain ranges from smooth groomers and hidden tree stashes to wide-open bowls and offers something for skiers and riders of all ability levels. Its community-oriented vibe also lends to a...read more
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
Hooked Up Sport Fishing gives visitors and locals a go at hooking a big Lake Tahoe fish. Focusing on mackinaw, rainbow and brown trout as well as Kokanee salmon, Hooked Up Sport Fishing provides a full-day excursion to catch the fish of your dreams. Their 2006 24-foot Trophy Fishing Boat provides a comfortable ride for four guests as well as the gear needed like Scotty...read more
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
Alongside the main gaming floor in Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort is HQ Center Bar. The bar circles a fire pit and creates an oasis of calm in the midst of the casino frenzy, although you can play video poker there if you like. The best times to hit it are early or late because it can get a little crowded during the peak party times....read more
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is a year-round destination with something for everyone. Their lodging includes 422 guest rooms and 24 lakeside cottages with fireplaces. Several restaurants, bars and lounges occupy the 26 acres, including fine dining on the lake and a floating pier with a bar. The 24-hour casino has...read more
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
In the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort is the Hyatt Sport Shop. This is your go-to place for a day on the mountain during the winter. Rent skis, snowboards, boots, poles and helmets here. It's open to hotel guests and everyone else.read more
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
Incline Skate Park, at the east end of Southwood Boulevard just down from Highway 28, is free and open to the public. The park features an intermediate/advanced section consisting of two 5-foot-tall side-by-side bowls, connected with a spine in the middle. In the middle of the park is a 3-foot-tall fun box, and the entire right side of the small end is a 2.5-foot-tall bowl for beginners. Around...read more
