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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Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
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10040 Reynold Way, Truckee, CA
Ponderosa Golf Course is a quintessential Truckee story. The 9-hole public course was originally constructed in 1961 by the residents of the town. The course was family owned for most of that half-century but was kept from being turned into a subdivision when the Truckee Airport District purchased it in 2008. Now Ponderosa is managed by Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District with the intention of welcoming duffers for years to come. Ponderosa is aptly named because it winds through tall ponderosa pines and other majestic evergreens natural to the Sierra. With its wide fairways and sloped greens, the course suits putters. There are chipping and practice greens, five tee driving nets, a pro shop and a snack bar. With its management by the Recreation and Park District, Ponderosa offers a robust selection of clinics geared toward kids as young as 6. The course usually closes in mid-October for the winter season.
Ponderosa Golf Course is a quintessential Truckee story. The 9-hole public course was originally constructed in 1961 by the residents of the town. The course was family owned for most of that half-century but was kept from being turned into a subdivision when the Truckee Airport District purchased it in 2008. Now Ponderosa is managed by Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District with the intention of...
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Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
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If you want to try slip-sliding around on skates instead of on skis or a snowboard, the Village at Northstar has just the thing – a 9,000-square-foot ice-skating rink. The rink is right in the middle of the village and is free for all. Along with skate rentals, the rink is surrounded by fire pits, heat lamps and seating. There are food booths and bars,...read more
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Obexer's is a quick way to get out on the water of Lake Tahoe through their rental of full-powered personal Jet Skis and the Ski-Doo GTS 300 plus water ski, wakeboard, wake surf and wake skate lessons. Jet Ski rentals come with all the equipment needed such as life preservers. You must be 18 to rent a Jet Ski. Their lessons aren't limited to the...read more
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Historic Old Brockway Golf Course is one of the longest-running golf courses in Lake Tahoe. Beginning its journey as north Lake Tahoe's premier golfing option in 1924, its reputation as a fun, entertaining and challenging 9-hole golf course continues. Designed by John Duncan Dunn, the regulation course is a 36 par with 3314 yards of game. It is a bentgrass course with a 69.8 rating....read more
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Golfers may not see the Golden Bear as they play Old Greenwood, but there is chance they’ll see a California black bear roaming the wooded, mountain course in Truckee. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, aka the Golden Bear, and opened in 2004, Old Greenwood Golf Course is a high-end, 18-hole, par 72 course open to the public. Straight hitters will fare better on Old Greenwood’s fairways,...read more
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Parents vacationing with their kids may want to look at a visit to the Old Truckee Jail Museum as a twofold exercise: educational and cautionary tale. Upon visiting the old jail, kids will get a cool, Old West history lesson that should grab their attention for a while. If not and they get unruly? Well, then, there is plenty of lock-up space. The jail, with...read more
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Olympic Bike Shop is your best bet for the biggest selection of bike rentals and cycling gear whether it be for dirt or road. Olympic Bike Shop opened its doors in 1973 and still continues today because of the owner's and employees' love for cycling in the Lake Tahoe area. With their knowledge about the area's trails and road rides, the entire crew is an...read more
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One World Healing Massage is the creation of Heidi Meiser. A therapist with a lifelong passion for healing through her hands, she has dedicated herself to learning various forms of massage to be able to present the best customized healing session for each person. Meiser also deeply believes in keeping prices affordable for all, as massage should be a part of staying healthy rather than...read more
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There are some people who, when you ask them how they are doing, will say, "Just livin' the dream!" That's the kind of feeling you get from the folks at Over the Edge. There's no doubt that they are passionate about their job, that their job really is their life. And their life is mountain bikes — selling them, servicing them, riding them and then...read more
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One of the magical aspects of skiing or snowboarding is experiencing the silence and beauty of the backcountry. There's nothing quite like the peace and calm that exists amidst a field of powder surrounded by towering trees, especially if you are accessing the goods via the power of Truckee-based Pacific Crest Snowcats. Utilizing the ease of a snowcat's ability to climb mountains and combining it...read more
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Paco’s is Truckee’s oldest specialty cycling and cross-country ski store. They've been putting butts on bikes and feet on skis since 1979. From high-end road and mountain bikes to rides for kids, Paco’s covers the spectrum. Paco’s has a full-service shop as well as cycling components, shoes, helmets, clothing and sports nutrition. When the snow starts to fly, Paco’s morphs into Truckee’s cross country ski...read more
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Paige Meadows is a huge area of easy hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer and cross-country skiing trails in the winter. An area that is superb for families and those not wanting a big workout, the zone has very few hills yet offers stunning views of the area. In the spring Paige Meadows is filled with a variety of wildflowers. In the fall...read more
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It's safe to say with the 13 different ski areas in the Lake Tahoe basin that the area is rich in ski and snowboarding options. But Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows has one thing that the others do not: long, steep runs. That is why Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows is the place that many skiers and snowboarders flock to to hone their craft on one plank or two. Palisades...read more
