North Itinerary: Outdoor Adventure

North Lake Tahoe is a mecca for alpine athletes and outdoor adventurers. As a high-altitude training ground, North Lake Tahoe boasts a series of unique mountain biking, paddling, climbing and snowsport experiences.

Lodging

Basecamp Tahoe City ● Address: 955 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​ ​ ● About: A boutique hotel built for exploring the incredible lakes, trails, and mountains in the Lake ​ Tahoe Basin.

Northstar Resort ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​ ● About: Guests can explore ski, snowboard, mountain biking, golf and hike. ​

The Village at Squaw Valley ● Address: 1750 Village East Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​ ● About: Located within steps of the Squaw Valley Aerial Tram, guests have access to a plethora ​ of high altitude adventures.

Warm Weather Activities

Paddle

Clearly Tahoe ● About: The outfitter offers guided tours in transparent kayaks that allow paddlers to see below ​ the surface of the pristine lake. Specialty tours include Sunset and Full Moon paddle experiences.

Truckee River Rafting ● Address: 175 W River Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​ ● About: Offers self-guided raft trips from Tahoe City to River Ranch. ​

Waterman’s Landing ● Address: 5166 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 ​ ● About: Offers recreational and performance stand-up paddleboards, single and double kayaks, ​ canoes and outrigger canoes at the dog friendly Patton Beach.

Hike, Climb and Bike

North Lake Tahoe Ale Trail ● About: An interactive map that connects the lake’s best eateries and breweries with various ​ modes of human powered transportation.

Northstar California Bike Park ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​ ● About: The largest lift-served bike park on the West Coast. ​

Tahoe Adventure Company ● Address: 7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 ​ ● About: The experienced guides lead adventurers of all abilities on outdoor excursions including ​ rock climbing, hiking, backcountry skiing and paddling outings.

Tahoe Rim Trail Association ● Address: 128 Market Street, Suite 3E, Stateline, NV 89449 ​ ● About: The Tahoe Rim Trail Association offers guided hikes and backpacking resources. Hikers ​ can conquer the trail with a 165 mile thru hike or enjoy a leisurely day hike.

Via Ferrata ● Address: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​ ● About: Permanent steel anchors and cables connect climbers to the mountain, while ​ experienced guides from Alpenglow Expeditions lead the course.

Motorized Excursions

AWS Incline ● Address: 967 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 ​ ● About: Watersport lessons and rentals on the Hyatt’s private beach. ​

Off Road Tahoe ● Address: 10050 Bridge St. P.O. Box 940 Truckee, Ca 96160 ​ ● About: Offers guided tours in ATVs, UTVs, and RZRs. ​

Fish

Matt Heron Fly Fishing ● Address: 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​ ● About: Operates out of the Resort at Squaw Creek and offers classes and guided trips. ​

Sierra Fin Addicts ● Address: Sand Harbor: 2005 NV-28, Incline Village, NV 89452/ Hyatt Regency: 111 Country ​ Club Dr, Incline Village, NV 89451 ● About: Fishing charter service specializing in shallow water and light tackle applications for ​ mackinaw, rainbows and browns.

Cold Weather Activities

Downhill Ski

Boreal Mountain California ● Address: 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728 ​

Diamond Peak ● Address: 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 ​

Donner Ski Ranch ● Address: 19320 Rd, Norden, CA 95724 ​

Homewood Mountain Resort ● Address: 5145 W Lake Blvd, Homewood, CA 96141 ​

Mount Rose Ski Tahoe ● Address: 22222 Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511 ​

Northstar California ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​

Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows ● Address: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​

Sugar Bowl ● Address: 629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden, CA 95724 ​

Cross Country Ski

Northstar California Cross Country Ski and Snowboard Center ● Address: 5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 ​

Pacific Crest Snowcats ● Address: 930 Tahoe Blvd 802-613, Incline Village, NV 89451 ​ ● About: Operates on 3,000 acres of private terrain. Trips include a full day of backcountry skiing ​ exploration. Groups can expect to gain over 12,000 feet by day’s end.

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area ● Address: 925 Country Club Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145 ​

Snowshoe and Snowmobile

Full Throttle Tahoe ● Address: 8001 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143 ​ ● About: North Lake Tahoe's only self-guided snowmobile rental company. ​

Wilderness Dog Sled Tours ● Address: 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 ​ ● About: Operates out of Resort at Squaw Creek. ​

Skiers and snowboarders can unwind after a day on the slopes with the North Lake Tahoe Après Ski ​ Guide. ​