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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3039 Highway 89, Olympic Valley, CA
One of the greatest ways to see Lake Tahoe is via bicycle. With miles of dirt trails, bike routes and paved roads, there is fun to be had no matter what your age or athletic ability. To help make this outdoor activity simple, Truckee River Bikes is conveniently located at the corner of Highway 89 and the entrance to Olympic Valley. From cruisers to high-level mountain bikes, they have a huge assortment of bikes for rent. The shop also offers bike sales as well as access to some of the best bike mechanics Lake Tahoe has to offer.
One of the greatest ways to see Lake Tahoe is via bicycle. With miles of dirt trails, bike routes and paved roads, there is fun to be had no matter what your age or athletic ability. To help make this outdoor activity simple, Truckee River Bikes is conveniently located at the corner of Highway 89 and the entrance to Olympic Valley. From cruisers to high-level...read more
One of the greatest ways to see Lake Tahoe is via bicycle. With miles of...read more
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One of the problems with Lake Tahoe has always been that unless you own a boat, you are missing out on a lot of the fun that the lake has to offer. But Rent A Boat Lake Tahoe solves this problem. They have a fleet of lake-going vessels – all of them longer than 20 feet – that allow you to get out on the...read more
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The food and service at Restaurant Trokay is what one would expect to find in Manhattan or Paris, but the ambiance and ingredients are all about Truckee and Northern California. Don’t let Trokay’s small, artfully presented plates fool you – the chef/owner is all about subtle-yet-huge tastes that satisfy the palate as well as the eye. The husband-and-wife owners hail from vaunted foodie establishments in...read more
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Rideout Community Center is a family-centric place for fun on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. A large arena that offers all types of indoor and outdoor activities, the center includes a full gymnasium, outdoor playgrounds, an athletic field, outdoor basketball courts, tetherball, an indoor batting cage and an exercise room as well as game tables like table tennis, pool and Foosball. There is also...read more
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The rumors are true: There actually is a roller coaster on the mountain above Tahoe! Heavenly presents the Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster, a gravity-powered track that whips you through the forest of the High Sierra. It's more than a half-mile of thrills, with a drop of some 300 feet and two different loops. The mountain coaster is just one of the activities at the resort...read more
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There might be bigger ski shops in town, but no one can match Rip n' Willies for pure name recognition. A one-stop ski and board shop servicing South Shore for nearly 25 years, Rip n' Willies is on Ski Run Boulevard just a little way up from Lake Tahoe Boulevard. They specialize in rentals and have packages to cover just about any...read more
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Offering hearty gourmet dining and bar specials in a nostalgic atmosphere, River Ranch is a landmark destination for visitors and a locals' favorite year-round. Nestled on the banks of the Truckee River, River Ranch is poised to catch people tubing down the mellow rapids during the heat of the summer and to capture the après-ski crowd funneling down from the ski resorts during the cold...read more
If road cycling is your thing, Tahoe and Truckee offer an awesome variety of roads to explore and sights to see. Along with amazing views of Lake Tahoe and mountain peaks, one other thing is sure: You’ll be riding at least a mile above sea level and going uphill — a lot.
From annual, organized rides that circle Lake Tahoe to challenging routes in and...read more
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As with so many businesses on South Shore, the site of the Rock House Ski and Board Shop has a fascinating history. Constructed in the 1930s and '40s out of — what else? — large stones, this building first served as a home then later as a television repair shop. Now a family-owned and -operated snow sports shop, the Rock House has rental packages and...read more
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RoJo's Tavern offers a bit of old-Tahoe charm in the form of food and fun. In a nearly century-old historic building in the middle of town, the food side of things includes the bar and restaurant serving lunch and dinner entrees of steak, seafood, chicken, burgers, Italian house specialties and an entire range of barbecue dishes. With its private banquet room and catering facilities, RoJo's...read more
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If you’re looking for a place to watch a particular sporting event – obscure or otherwise – Rookies is probably showing it on one of their 30 high-definition TVs. Serving late into the night, the menu has salads, sandwiches, grinders (a sub doused in marinara sauce) and a long list of gourmet burgers. There’s also a separate pizza kitchen cooking up some good pies. Rookies...read more
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Round Pines is a great beach for those who like a lot going on but also like a beach that is tucked away. Not only does it have a deli and a bar, but it also has a wonderful selection of available water-activity rentals, including boats, Jet Skis, kayaks, paddleboards and pedal boats. Visitors can also choose to go parasailing, play volleyball, swim in the...read more
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The nation’s largest cross-country ski resort sits atop Donner Summit out of view of most travelers. But for those in the know, Royal Gorge’s 200 km of groomed trails on 6,000 acres of stunning Sierra Nevada scenery is a veritable adventure mecca. A recent land partnership with Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and the Truckee Donner Land Trust means the 45-year-old Royal Gorge resort will continue...read more
