Activities

One of Lake Tahoe’s best half-day hikes, the Shirley Canyon trail takes you from flowing waterfalls and the high alpine Shirley Lake to huge granite boulders and blooming wildflowers with endless natural beauty for you to enjoy.

Lake Tahoe is the perfect family getaway and we’re here to make it easier on you. With picturesque mountain peaks, stunning lake views, and endless adventure, it’s hard not to have a good time. Plus, we’ve got a stacked lineup of family friendly events and activities to keep everyone happy. Here’s your guide to the ultimate family vacation.

Your guide to a wedding week of activities for the adventure couple in Lake Tahoe, Summer Edition

You could head out on your own. You’ll find trail maps and mountain hosts that can point you in the right direction for great ski terrain that matches your interests. But if you’re visiting Palisades Tahoe or you just want to see an insider’s perspective on the mountain, then booking a skilled mountain guide to show you their favorite secret stashes might just be the way to go. Instead of standing around saying, “Where should we go next?” you’ll be dropping into terrain without another soul in sight and wondering what took you so long to hire a guide.

Alpenglow Expeditions strives to facilitate unique, exhilarating, educational, and responsible ski experiences for locals and visitors alike in the Lake Tahoe area. As such, we offer a diverse variety of programs and customizable excursions to accommodate virtually any skill level. Whether you’re brand new to the exciting world of backcountry ski and ride or you’ve long been dreaming of crafting a custom mission to earn the perfect turns, our world-class team of professionally-trained instructors are ready to help you realize your full potential.

Enjoy your holidays at Palisades Tahoe this winter with plenty to do both on and off the slopes. Take in views of our iconic mountain scenery all while making memories with your friends and family.

You’ve made it to Lake Tahoe — possibly the most Instagram-worthy spot in Northern California? Dare we say the US? We’ll leave that debate to …

As the winter season winds down, we’re looking forward to warm summer days complete with exciting hiking terrain and beautiful views. North Lake Tahoe has some of the region’s best hiking, and most of the trails are right in our backyard! Scroll through to read about our top Lake Tahoe hiking trails. 

Summers in Lake Tahoe at Palisades Tahoe are the best. Sunny days, stunning scenery and tons of fun outdoor events. Check out our top 10 summer happenings that you don’t want to miss! For more information, visit our Lake Tahoe Events Calendar.

Are you visiting Squaw Valley for Wanderlust Festival? Take advantage of the activity, shopping, dining, and hiking offerings we have while you are here! 1. …