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| HOT
AIR BALLOON RIDES |
Lake Tahoe Balloons proudly presents one of
the most beautiful and unique Hot Air Balloon
adventures in the world. Inflate and launch from
the Tahoe Flyer, the World’s only U.S.C.G.
certified Balloon launch and recovery aircraft
carrier vessel. Float silently over the “Jewel
of The Sierra”, Lake Tahoe, in one of our
brand new state of the art, 2002 Hot Air Balloons.
Gaze into her sapphire blue waters, punctuated
by white sand beaches and framed with snow-capped
peaks. I believe Mark Twain said it best “the
fairest sight the whole earth affords” Couple
this astounding alpine setting with hot air ballooning
and you have the ultimate Lake Tahoe experience!
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| SNOWSHOEING |
The Mountain Sports Center cross-country ski
area is located at Historic Camp Richardson
Resort along the shores of South Lake Tahoe.
The Mountain Sports Center offers 35 kilometers
of terrain for all skill levels with 20 kilometers
of groomed trails, 10 kilometers of skating
lanes and marked snowshoe trails that have
beautiful lake views. You can enjoy snowshoeing
and cross-country skiing along the shoreline
of Lake Tahoe. Kids 12 and under get a free
trail pass. The Mountain Sports Center offers
the largest selection of snowshoe rentals in
Tahoe. Cross-country skis and telemark skis
are also rented. Snowshoe and ski lessons are
available. The Mountain Sports Center is open
daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weather
permitting.
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- Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
2600 Alpine Meadows Road
Tahoe City, CA
800-441-4423
530-583-4232
Alpine Meadows offers marked trails that begin
near the lodge and meander through the old-grove
forests around the base of the mountain. Atlas
snowshoe rentals are available on-site.
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- Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Cross Country
1260 Ski Way
Incline Village
Cross-Country Center: 775-742-9814
Main Number: 775-832-1177
Diamond Peak offers an Adventure Pass which
includes an All Day Trail Pass and unlimited
interchangeable equipment rental for snowshoes,
cross-country skis, skate-skis and new all-terrain
adventure skis.
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- Heavenly's new Mountain Adventure Park
775-586-7000
Located at the top of the scenic Gondola at Heavenly
Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and Snow Tubing
At the heart of Heavenly's new Mountain Adventure
Park is the lift-served tubing run. Groomed nightly,
the 400-foot track is served by a specially designed
Mighty Mite lift that provides up-hill transport
for tubing guests. And, for Heavenly's littlest
guests, the resort offers a smaller, gentler
sledding hill, adjacent to the bigger tubing
hill. Tubes and saucers are available inside
the rental shop at the top of the Gondola, however,
park guests are asked to come dressed ready to
play in the snow.
In addition to the tubing and sledding activities,
the new Mountain Adventure Park includes 2.5
kilometers of gently rolling cross-country skiing
and snowshoeing trails, perfect for beginner
and intermediate cross-country skiers and snowshoers
of all ages. The trails are groomed nightly and
offer both skating lanes and track for diagonal
stride, as well as designated snowshoe-only trails.
The park is open daily for cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing and snow tubing from 10am - 3pm (weather
permitting). Tubing hill access is $10 for two
hours or $20 for the entire day and the use of
a tube is included in the price. There are saucers,
designed for use by small children only, available
for complimentary use on the sledding hill and
are. Cross-country equipment rental and snowshoe
rentals are $10 for two hours or $20 all day.
There will be a limited amount of sorel-type
footwear available for those renting snowshoes.
Those who already own their own cross-country
skiing or snowshoe equipment may access the park
free of rental charges provided they have purchased
a Gondola sightseeing ticket.
Access to the new Adventure Park is via the
Gonodola, South Lake Tahoe's newest must-see
and do attraction. Located a block from the casinos,
the Gondola provides an adventure in itself carrying
park guests from the downtown area 2.4 miles
up the mountainside in just under 12 minutes
where they will enjoy unparalleled scenic views
of Lake Tahoe, Desolation Wilderness and the
Carson Valley. Gondola sightseeing tickets are
$20 for adults and $12 for children 6-12. Children
five and under are free.
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- Kirkwood Ski & Summer Resort
Snowshoeing at Kirkwood
SR 88 between Silver Lake and Caples Lake
Cross Country Center: 209-258-7248
Main Number: 209-258-6000
At Kirkwood you can snowshoe on all 80 kilometers
of the cross-country trail system, and the entire
mountain. Several brands of the new high-tech
snowshoes are available for rent at the Cross
Country Center.
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- Spooner Lake Cross Country Ski Area
one-half mile from U.S. Hwy. 50 on SR 28
on the Nevada side
775-749-5349
Spooner Lake offers picturesque views and fun
snowshoe trails. Rentals are available at the
day lodge.
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| SLEIGH
RIDES |
Borges Family Sleigh Rides
775-588-2953
800-726-7433
Sleigh Rides, Hay Rides, Carriage Rides, Weddings
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| DOG
SLED TOURS |
Husky Express
775-782-3047
Have you ever wanted to ride on a sled pulled
by a team of eager huskies flying over the snow?
Here's your chance! Join 25 year veteran musher
Dotty Dennis with lead dogs Knikie, Aspen, Abby,
Alexis, Rainy, Sky and the rest of the pack for
an exciting and memorable winter adventure. We
are the first and most experienced dog sled providers
at Lake Tahoe and have been featured on Bay Area
Backroads. Sleds hold 375 lbs; two adult size people
and or two small children. Rides last approximately
one hour. Rides are in a wilderness setting in
scenic Hope Valley, 30 minutes south of South Lake
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| SLEDDING |
Tube & Saucer Hill at Hansen's
Resort
1360 Ski Run Blvd. Off Hwy. 50 on Ski Run & Needle
Peak
3 blocks from Heavenly Valley
530-544-3361
All Equipment Furnished (No outside equipment allowed). Banked Turns
and Packed Runs, Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Plus 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on
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