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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The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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1750 Village East Road, Olympic Valley, CA
The Village at Palisades Tahoe is the epitome of ski-in, ski-out luxury. Nestled just steps away from world-class skiing, thrilling activities and captivating events, this extraordinary lodging offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience with stunning mountain views and a bird's-eye perspective of the vibrant village below. Whether it's a romantic evening dinner, a family-friendly meal or a lively night out, you'll find a plethora of dining options to suit your tastes. From charming coffee shops to lively bars, from street dancing to the rhythm of live music or a serene yoga studio, there's something for everyone. The Village at Palisades Tahoe is also the launchpad for the Aerial Tram, which soars 2,000 vertical feet to High Camp, for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, hiking in wildflowers in the summer, skiing in the winter and dining year-round.
The Village at Palisades Tahoe is the epitome of ski-in, ski-out luxury. Nestled just steps away from world-class skiing, thrilling activities and captivating events, this extraordinary lodging offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience with stunning mountain views and a bird's-eye perspective of the vibrant village below. Whether it's a romantic evening dinner, a family-friendly meal or a lively night out, you'll find a...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe is the epitome of ski-in, ski-out luxury. Nestled just steps...read more
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The Tahoe City Public Utility District Parks and Recreation Department is filled with numerous opportunities for fun. When it comes to connecting with Big Blue (i.e. Lake Tahoe) and her stunning forests, the department offers accessibility and convenience in the form of incredible parks, trails, community centers, athletic fields, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park and Tahoe City Golf Course. The organization is also host to...read more
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Tahoe City Winter Sports Park is a great place for families and those looking for a fun day of sledding, ice-skating or cross-country skiing in Tahoe City. The center is on the Tahoe City Golf Course and provides a 4-kilometer groomed traditional and skate skiing cross-country loop that is also great for walking and snowshoeing. The sledding is open from Friday to Sunday except for...read more
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Tahoe Cross Country (aka Tahoe XC) boasts a large trail system for hiking and biking in the summer and groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the winter. Situated on Dollar Hill just outside of Tahoe City, the location is excellent for lofty lake views while enjoying the wilderness. Tahoe XC offers bike rentals, bike clinics, year-round youth programs as well as classic, skate ski and snowshoe rentals and...
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With Ski Run Marina as home port, Tahoe Cruises offers daily tours of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay on The Safari Rose, an 80-foot-long luxury yacht of pure exquisiteness. This is an excursion that will bring any Tahoe vacation up to the next level. The yacht provides full services with four bathrooms, a beautiful dining room, a salon complete with leather and teak accents, a full bar, a sun deck and a fireplace to set the...read more
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One of the greatest ways to engage in health and wellness is through dance. Tahoe Dance School is an excellent opportunity to connect with your rhythmic side, whether you are a professional dancer or one who dances purely for enjoyment. Under the direction of Dee Dee Terzian for more than 20 years, Tahoe Dance School is a community favorite for learning classical ballet, jazz, hip...read more
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Once the snow melts and spring has sprung in Lake Tahoe, many businesses shift gears. Tahoe Dave's is one. Hanging up its skis and snowboards and putting on its summer attire, the warming temperatures bring rise to both locations become a hot spot for all things related to biking. In addition to trail bikes and cruisers, Tahoe Dave's has an excellent assortment of any type...read more
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For those who enjoy the thrill of speed and the beauty of the outdoors, Tahoe Dirt Bikes is your best bet for renting machines that will provide just what you are looking for. This full-service guide and rental facility offers all levels of dirt bikes, street bikes, quads, Timbersleds, Polaris RZRs and e-bikes. Tahoe Dirt Bikes is ready to educate the beginner or to facilitate...read more
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Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time residents and a year-round destination for visitors from all over who are drawn to its beautiful neighborhoods, vast trails, open spaces and unique amenities. With the world-class Cross Country Ski Center and Downhill Ski Resort open to members and the public in the wintertime and the Tahoe Donner Trail System...read more
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Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is one of the most extensive and scenic Nordic ski centers in the West. It includes Alder Creek Adventure Center and a cafe/bar as well as a ski rental center. From lung-busting climbs to flat meadows, Tahoe Donner has more than 100 kilometers of trails groomed for skate skiing and traditional cross-country striding as well as snowshoeing. Alder Creek...read more
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One of the many hidden gems of Truckee is Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. Compared to the many large, corporate ski resorts in the Truckee-North Tahoe area, Tahoe Donner Downhill is small. But then again, that’s like comparing apples to oranges. Ask locals where their kids learned to ski, and there’s a very good chance it was on the slopes at Tahoe Donner. The ski area prides itself...read more
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One way for almost every person to explore Tahoe Donner’s nearly 3,500 acres of open space mountain scenery is on horseback via more than 100 km of trails. Located at the Alder Creek Adventure Center, Tahoe Donner’s Equestrian Center typically offers a variety of guided rides for members of the homeowners association, their guests and the public during the summer months. Riders enjoy trails that meander...read more
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Tahoe Donner offers scores of amenities to its homeowner members, and the crown jewel is its 18-hole championship golf course. What makes this mountain course even more special is that it’s also open to the public. Set on 200 acres of high-elevation, pine-shrouded beauty, the 7002-yard, par 72 course is open from early summer to fall. Tahoe Donner has a driving range and offers group and private lessons from...read more
