Top California Winter Sports

Widely considered Lake Tahoe's top attraction, Tahoe Outdoor Adventures is your ultimate adventure guide service! Explore off-the-beaten-path areas, away from the usual tourist spots. Our small-group snowshoe tours require virtually no experience at all. Whether it's a romantic getaway, group excursion, or family outing, our adventures are fun for everyone! Join us on an adventure to some of our favorite hidden gems! We provide you with snowshoes, poles, and lessons! This exciting snowshoe tour offers many opportunities to stop and photograph breathtaking Lake Tahoe views. Professional guides will lead you safely in avalanche-free zones. Designed for all ability levels. As local experts, we know exactly where to take to get the best views. Our tour locations are top-notch & away from the usual landmarks. Explore areas that you won't find on your own. ****IF YOUR DESIRED DATE IS NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO REACH OUT! *** Solo travelers: call our office in South Lake Tahoe!

Ski biking is a new way to enjoy the mountains in the winter that’s like a cross between skiing and biking. Try it for yourself with a ski bike rental the next time you’re at Lake Tahoe. In addition to the ski bike rental, enjoy tips and tricks on proper form as well as ski bike practices and how-to videos so you can brush up on your skills before getting on the slopes.

Escape the crowds and long lines at the ski resorts and head out into the pristine Tahoe backcountry on this half-day ski touring adventure with a professional guide. Choose from a downhill skiing using telemark or alpine touring equipment or cross-country skiing using wide and waxless cross-country skis. Instructions provided if needed.

Tahoe National Forest is so big, unless you're an experienced snowshoer, you could have trouble going around. For beginners or intermediate skill levels, prebook this Snowshoe Hike to Pauly's Point in Tahoe National Forest. You'll go with a guide on a private-access trail through the forest to Pauly's Point viewing spot. Plus, in an area without large crowds, your views will never be obstructed.

Explore winter wonderland one step at a time on this introductory tour! Find solitude in winter on a private trail through Tahoe National Forest.

Look for whales as they migrate through the waters of the Pacific Ocean off of California on this half-day whale-watching cruise from Monterey. Your naturalist guide shares commentary about the whales and their habitat as you search for gray whales (most common), humpback and blue whales, and other marine life such as dolphins and sea lions during your cruise. Get tips for great photo ops and learn all about the mighty creatures at one of California's most famous whale-watching destinations.

Discover the natural and manmade beauty of 17-Mile Drive on an electric bike tour from Pacific Grove. The e-bike allows you to cover more ground without getting worn out. The tour is great for the whole family, with the option to ride tandem with children weighing up to 120 lbs (54 kgs). Along the way, learn about the area from your guide and make stops at impressive viewpoints.

Look for whales during a boat tour from Monterey, the premier destination in northern California for winter whale watching. Learn about the majestic animals from a marine biologist or naturalist guide who shares detailed commentary about the whales, dolphins, sea lions, sea birds, and natural history of the region.

Drive down one of the most scenic roads in California on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cruise along the coast-hugging Highway 1, passing the mansions of Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy free time to explore Monterey, where you can stroll down Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Browse the ritzy boutiques of Carmel-by-the-Sea and get a glimpse of Silicon Valley’s tech campuses on the return drive to San Francisco.

During this out-of-the-box, self-guided audio tour, you'll explore the colorful, picturesque district of Haight-Ashbury from a synesthetic perspective, adding color to music and flavor to words. Learn about the bohemian neighborhood's role in San Francisco's "Summer of Love" as you walk at your own pace, with audio commentary timed to your location using GPS.

Discover the underwater world of Catalina Island during a 45-minute ride on a semi-submarine. The semi-sub allows you to view the marine life of Avalon Bay as you dive six feet (two meters) below the surface at Lovers' Cove. Stay dry as you get a close look at fish feeding around the submarine, then take in views of the island from your vessel's top deck during the return journey to Avalon.

For wine enthusiasts, the Sonoma and Napa Valleys are often the pinnacle of the North American wine experience. However, for the uninitiated, choosing where and when to go can be a little daunting. This coach tour shuttles you in style to famous wineries in northern California and stop for lunch in Downtown Sonoma Square or Yountville, where you'll find a bevy of dining options and boutique shops for exploration.

Pair science with San Francisco nightlife and you have NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. This is the perfect, child-free way to explore the museum after hours. Make your way inside and enjoy a lively venue of music, provocative science, and exhibits.

See what lives in the Pacific waters surrounding Catalina Island on a 45-minute underwater cruise. As you sit comfortably in a climate-controlled cabin on board a large boat, you'll glide five feet (1.5 meters) below the surface to look for marine life in their natural habitat out of your own porthole. Along the way, listen to live commentary from a guide.

Spend an evening on the San Francisco Bay during this dinner cruise, including a 3-course gourmet meal of fresh, local ingredients prepared on board. After dinner, dance to the DJ's music or enjoy the nighttime views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the city skyline from the exterior deck.

Get delivery of your snowboard rental with this premium service in South Tahoe. Avoid waiting in the long lines at rental shops to get your boots, helmets, skis and snowboards. Order your gear ahead of time and get your equipment delivered to your home or vacation rental at a time of your choosing. Enjoy a custom, in-home fitting by the expert technician to ensure you get the right fit. After you've shredded the slopes, schedule pickup at a time that's convenient for you.

Enjoy a unique and peaceful experience trekking through the Tahoe National Forest on snowshoes under the light of the moon and stars with this small-group guided snowshoe tour. After meeting in Tahoe City, follow your guide through Page Meadows on a two-hour trek, with time to stop and admire the stars and constellations.

Book your skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you arrive at Mammoth Mountain, making gear rental hassle free. Your rental gear will be delivered to you at a convenient time and will be custom fit for you in the comfort of your hotel room or holiday home. Returns are just as easy. Your gear will be collected from your accommodation, stress free.

Get delivery of your ski and snowboard rental with this premium service in South Tahoe. Avoid waiting in the long lines at rental shops to get your boots, helmets, skis and snowboards. Order your gear ahead of time and get your equipment delivered to your home or vacation rental at a time of your choosing. Enjoy a custom in-home fitting by the expert technician to ensure you get the right fit. After you've shredded the slopes, schedule pickup at a time that's convenient for you.

Rising high on the horizon in Mono County, California, Mammoth Mountain attracts adventure-lovers to its snowy slopes, and the equipment hire shop queues can be long. With this premium ski, pole, and boot hire service—aimed at learner to intermediate skiers—book your high-spec ski gear ahead of time and beat the waiting lines. With in-house fitting service and slope-side servicing included, make the most of Mammoth Mountain with complete peace-of-mind.

Skip the typical lines at ski and snowboard rental shops, and instead, choose an equipment package that includes delivery straight to your house, condo, or hotel room in Mammoth. You’ll enjoy a custom fitting in your own space to make sure your boots fit properly, and the gear is picked up just as conveniently at the end of your rental period.

Take advantage of premium snowboard rental including delivery at Mammoth Mountain. With this service, you can spend more time hitting the slopes and less time waiting in line at the rental shops. Simply place your order ahead of time, and your gear will be delivered to your hotel or vacation rental at a time that's convenient for you. Plus, convenient in-house fitting service and slope-side servicing is provided.

See Sequoia National Park in an ethereal light—snow-covered, crowdless, and still. On this adventure, you’ll strap on your provided snowshoes on go for a moderate, 2.5-mile guided round-trip trek to Bear Hill, tracking wildlife and hiking amongst giants. At your destination, get cozy with a cup of cocoa/coffee/tea as you become a small part of this grove of titans.

On this private adventure, spend the day traversing Yosemite’s backcountry from Badger Pass to Dewey Point. Strap on snowshoes and embrace the cold as you traverse the winter wonderland and get panoramic views of Yosemite, including El Capitan. This hike reaches heights of 7,200 feet and ranges from moderate to difficult. There's also the option to extend the hike to Crocker Point or Stanford Point for a max round trip circuit of 10.5 miles.