It’s winter, the snow is falling and nothing will do but to slap those apparatuses onto your feet and get out there! Lake Tahoe skiing calls! If you live here or area frequent visitor, you know how epic this place is for winter sports. Beyond Tahoe skiing, there’s snowboarding, cross-country, sledding, snowshoeing, tubing, sleigh rides and more. Our Lake Tahoe ski resorts welcome thousands of winter enthusiasts every year, as do the hotels, rental homes and B&Bs. It’s a winter wonderland here with an average snowfall of 125 inches at lake level and 300 to 500 inches at the Tahoe ski resorts. That’s a whole lot of the white stuff! To put it in perspective, at the highest amount, that’s almost 42 feet of snow. If you’re an avid skier, you inevitably arrive with all your own gear. But if you’re new to the sport or need an equipment upgrade, you’ll be happy to discover the Lake Tahoe ski rental businesses. They can supply most everything you need, from the correct skis or boards to match your body to clothing to keep you warm (and trendy!) on the mountain to accessories such as goggles to assure your eyes don’t get snow blindness. Since you can typically enjoy Lake Tahoe skiing from early fall to late May or early June, you have plenty of time to perfect your skills!
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2435 Venice Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Bleu Wave Cruises is a luxurious way to see Lake Tahoe from the water. From its home base in Tahoe Keys Marina, the boat fits 47 people and is fully decked out to host a grand wedding or extravagant get-together. Complete with a stocked bar, fireplace, large lower lounge, stateroom, fly-bridge, gigantic party bow, restrooms and climate-controlled indoor facilities, Bleu Wave Cruises has everything needed to create a welcoming ambiance. Cruises are available daily and include regularly scheduled morning, afternoon and sunset cruises, which are open to the public. They also offer private charters for sightseeing or weddings.
Bleu Wave Cruises is a luxurious way to see Lake Tahoe from the water. From its home base in Tahoe Keys Marina, the boat fits 47 people and is fully decked out to host a grand wedding or extravagant get-together. Complete with a stocked bar, fireplace, large lower lounge, stateroom, fly-bridge, gigantic party bow, restrooms and climate-controlled indoor facilities, Bleu Wave Cruises has everything needed to create...read more
Bleu Wave Cruises is a luxurious way to see Lake Tahoe from the water. From...read more
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Wild Society is a adventure rental outfitter best known for its clear kayaks and paddleboards, which make it possible to see deep into the water while you paddle. These kayaks and paddleboards are hugely popular, and you can rent or buy them here. Wild Society is also a travel concierge and guide service, helping newcomers participate in a range of activities and learn a new landscape...read more
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Tahoe folk tend to be a hands-on sort of people, whether by necessity or inclination. Wildwood DIY Boutique caters to this attribute with handmade items as well as the resources to help customers make their own creations. You'll find gifts and crafts from independent artists in the shop, craft kits and a craft classroom. The shop gives classes on do-it-yourself projects, and you can even...read more
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Willard's Sports Shop is a true local business. Owned and operated by a longtime Tahoe family, the Willards, it's obvious when being helped by one of the family members or staff that they truly do care. In addition to all winter gear, they carry high-quality down jackets, street wear, gloves, hats, goggles, eyewear and clothing created by local businesses. In the summer, the shop transitions...read more
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Two miles south of Tahoe City, William Kent Beach is a free, public, pebbly beach sandwiched between the water of Lake Tahoe and Highway 89. This beach strand is connected to the William Kent Campground. William Kent Beach and Campground are located on National Forest land managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. An excellent beach for swimming and lounging, it...read more
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If you enjoy wine, then a great day excursion from Lake Tahoe is Wine Tours From Tahoe, a tour company that picks you up at your door in South Lake Tahoe and takes you the hour drive to the rolling hills of the El Dorado County wine region. The tours are customized to your tastes in wine. The tour guides are able to adjust the...read more
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If “gnar”* and “huck”* are a part of your family’s vocabulary – or that of your “groms”* – then the folks at Woodward Tahoe speak just the right language. Woodward Tahoe is the home of summer and winter day and residential camps for those interested in a variety of action sports. Woodward Tahoe’s 34,000-square-foot facility adjacent to Boreal Mountain Resort is ground zero for campers...read more
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Wyld at Heart Adventures is an outdoor adventure company that specializes in customized experiences in the Lake Tahoe area. Their mission is to provide unique and challenging adventures that help individuals explore their wild side while showcasing the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. At Wyld at Heart Adventures, they believe in the power of pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone. They offer fun excursions that...read more
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If you are looking for a fun, entertaining and unique indoor activity that is slightly addictive, then you need to try Yosemite Axe Throwing. An indoor arena of timberland wood and axes, Yosemite Axe Throwing gives you the chance to try your hand at throwing hatchets into real log targets. The owner, Nate, is a true lumberjack, and he hand-selects each log and hand-mills each...read more
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Zephyr Cove Beach is a lively, easy-access and pay-for-parking beach that offers visitors plenty of recreational choices. Not only can beachgoers go parasailing and rent power boats, water skis, tubes, wakeboards, knee boards, Jet skis, canoes, kayaks and paddle boats, but they can also board a paddlewheeler for a cruise to Emerald Bay. Zephyr Cove Beach offers two dining options, including the Sunset Bar and...read more
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Zephyr Cove Resort is a true beach and mountain retreat with all that the label suggests. As a place to stay, it offers lodge rooms, individual cabins and an RV park. Dining is available at the historic Zephyr Cove Restaurant or at the Sunset Bar & Grille in the warmer months. The beach part of the resort is the Zephyr Cove Beach, a long stretch...read more
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One of the most exciting ways to experience the Tahoe backcountry is by snowmobile. The Zephyr Cove Snowmobile Center offers rides for morning, noon or afternoon and even has full moon evening rides available. Machine operators must be at least 16, but children as young as 5 can ride along. Don't worry if you didn't dress for the event; the center has...read more
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Zephyr Cove Tennis Club is a Lake Tahoe's premier public tennis club, run by Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department and the nonprofit Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation. It offers six lighted courts, a pro shop, USPTA staff in the summer, clinics, USTA leagues, private lessons, tournaments, social events, practice facilities and more. It's open to the public. Court reservations can be made online or...read more
