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Enjoy Tahoe's shoulder season
By Wendy Lautner |
Tahoe.com
Scott enjoys riding the Sawtooth Ridge trail across from Northstar-at-Tahoe.
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Tahoe’s beautiful scenery, fresh air and amazing skies provide a spectacular weather independent backdrop to enjoy the best of all life has to offer. While the Sierra Nevada enjoys an extra-long shoulder season this year, you can too! Check out all the dry land and indoor activities we’ve highlighted here to keep your creative juices flowing.
Pedal power
In addition to dry bike paths, mountain biking season hasn’t left completely either. This time of year locals and savvy visitors know the trails are in excellent condition. If you want to go for a mellow ride, check out these two rides. In the South Lake area, try riding the Angora Ridge featuring breathtaking views of Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac and remnants of last summer’s fire. Take Fallen Leaf Lake Road from Highway 89 and park past the campground on the right. Ridge along Fallen Leaf Lake Road and take the first left, continue one-half mile and turn right on Angora Ridge Road 12N14. For folks on the other side of the lake, head over in the direction of Northstar for a rolling ride on the Sawtooth Ridge singletrack. Coming from Truckee, park in the small pullout on the left just past the Northstar light. Additional parking is also available in a larger dirt pullout just before the light. However, the single track starts after the light. Need to rent a ride? Check out Sierra Ski and Cycle Works, http://www.sierraskiandcycleworks.com">www.sierraskiandcycleworks.com, in South Lake Tahoe or The Backcountry, http://www.thebackcountry.net">www.thebackcountry.net, in Truckee.
Try your Kristi Yamaguchi
It’s hands-down one of the best dates in the Basin, no matter if you’re courting a new beau, an old friend, family, a spouse or even the children. Ice skating is an all-around crowd pleaser – it’s fun regardless of skill level (and sometimes even more fun the lesser the skill level), it won’t break the bank, and when set in one of the awe-inspiring locations at area resorts it turns into an unforgettable memory. Check out these local rinks depending on your area. Northstar-at-Tahoe 530-562-3689; Squaw scheduled to re-open Dec. 8-9 (530)583-6985; Heavenly (530) 543-1423.
Pedal power
In addition to dry bike paths, mountain biking season hasn’t left completely either. This time of year locals and savvy visitors know the trails are in excellent condition. If you want to go for a mellow ride, check out these two rides. In the South Lake area, try riding the Angora Ridge featuring breathtaking views of Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac and remnants of last summer’s fire. Take Fallen Leaf Lake Road from Highway 89 and park past the campground on the right. Ridge along Fallen Leaf Lake Road and take the first left, continue one-half mile and turn right on Angora Ridge Road 12N14. For folks on the other side of the lake, head over in the direction of Northstar for a rolling ride on the Sawtooth Ridge singletrack. Coming from Truckee, park in the small pullout on the left just past the Northstar light. Additional parking is also available in a larger dirt pullout just before the light. However, the single track starts after the light. Need to rent a ride? Check out Sierra Ski and Cycle Works, http://www.sierraskiandcycleworks.com">www.sierraskiandcycleworks.com, in South Lake Tahoe or The Backcountry, http://www.thebackcountry.net">www.thebackcountry.net, in Truckee.
Try your Kristi Yamaguchi
It’s hands-down one of the best dates in the Basin, no matter if you’re courting a new beau, an old friend, family, a spouse or even the children. Ice skating is an all-around crowd pleaser – it’s fun regardless of skill level (and sometimes even more fun the lesser the skill level), it won’t break the bank, and when set in one of the awe-inspiring locations at area resorts it turns into an unforgettable memory. Check out these local rinks depending on your area. Northstar-at-Tahoe 530-562-3689; Squaw scheduled to re-open Dec. 8-9 (530)583-6985; Heavenly (530) 543-1423.
Sports Exchange in Truckee offers the best indoor climbing option in the basin with two 15-foot bouldering walls. Plenty of big holds create an ideal indoor playground for the kids, while adults wishing to push their physical skill and strength can spend hours perfecting specific route sequences noted by different colored tape. Two roped routes offer heights-wary newbies a chance to clip in and feel totally safe gaining some vertical. Open daily 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, call (530) 582-4510 for extended winter hours. Centrally located at 10095 West River Street in Truckee, Sports Exchange provides a cozy environment to take shelter on those cold, windy days without going stir crazy. Kids driving you up the walls? Stick them in a kids climbing class ($15, ages 8 and up preferred) offered from 3:30-5 p.m. Mondays. For more info visit http://www.truckeesportsexchange.com">www.truckeesportsexchange.com. Other alternatives: In Kings Beach the Lake Tahoe Wellness Center has an ideal climbing wall for beginners. Open from 2-6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for climbing. Located at 695 Wolf Street, for more information call 530-546-8201, or visit http://www.laketahoewellnesscenter.com">www.laketahoewellnesscenter.com.
Take a ride in the sky
There are few things more amazing than a bird’s eye view. While you’ll find gondolas scattered around the basin at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe the rides stand out as destinations all their own at Squaw Valley USA and Heavenly Ski Resort. Starting at lake level and accelerating 2.4 miles up the mountain in 12 minutes, eight-passenger cabins allow nonstop views of Lake Tahoe from the Heavenly gondola. At the top bask in endless views from the resort’s observation deck and enjoy a bite to eat at the Adventure Peak Grill. Open until 4 p.m. daily, visit http://www.skiheavenly.com/lake_tahoe/things_to_do/gondola/">here for more information. From Squaw, elevate 2,000 feet on board the resort cable car, ending with views of Lake Tahoe and access to High Camp. From $11 for adults, call (530) 583-6955.
Hit the gym
This year there’s more time than ever to get in shape for the ski season. And at places like Push Fitness, located at 2565 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe, folks who are anxious to take advantage of the extra conditioning can drop in ($25) every other Wednesday starting Dec. 5 for ongoing classes. Call (530) 544-9111 or visit http://www.pushfitnesstahoe.com">www.pushfitnesstahoe.com for more information. Need some relaxation? The gym’s still the place to go. Visit Elevation Fitness in Truckee and treat yourself to a session in the IR Skin Penetration Sauna ($10). “It’s nothing short of amazing,” says Jason who recommends using the treatment as detox. http://www.elevationfitness.net">www.elevationfitness.net. Need something for the kids to do? Drop them off at the Incline Village Recreation Center Saturday, Dec. 15 to take a holiday-themed class or visit the fitness facility as a family on Friday night movie nights. Call (775) 832-1300 or visit http://www.inclinerecreation.com">www.inclinerecreation.com for more info.
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