North Lake Tahoe 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 California 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 Ski Resort ● Address: 1210 Ski Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
Donner Ski Ranch ● Address: 19320 Donner Pass 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.