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!

Take in the scenery of California wine country on a horseback ride in Sonoma County. With a guide, you'll have the chance to admire the vineyards of Dry Creek Valley and the waters of Lake Sonoma as you traverse the rolling wilderness on horseback.

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.

Learn to surf at one of California’s most famous spots during this introductory surfing class at Venice Beach. This class is suitable for all levels, whether it's your first time surfing or you are advancing your skills. Spend some time training on the beach, then hop in the Pacific Ocean for instruction in the water, followed by time for practice.

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.

Enjoy the breeze in you hair with our 2023 model Trixx Seadoo and experience the freedom on the waves with our 2023 Sparks Seadooo!! Our premiere fleet comes with your very own detachable speaker for each Jet Ski with Bluetooth compatibility so you can ride in style with the tunes to add your own personal flare into your experience. All of our skis our equipped with the latest IBR system so that even the most unexperienced rider can hit the waves with a sense of security that they are in full control of the watercraft with an adrenaline filled ride down the coastline.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Go out with a guide to have the best experience on snow. Our local guides know the area and have a passion for the snow sports, so you will be in good hands as you are learning this fun, athletic sport.

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.

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.

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.

We offer the highest quality Tubbs snowshoes to experience the beauty that Tahoe has to offer. Hiking in Tahoe is nice but floating on the snow is even better!

Discover the towering Giant Sequoia trees of Yosemite during the winter on this half-day snowshoe hike. Hike through the Tuolumne and Merced groves to marvel at these 3,000-year old trees that reach heights upwards of 300 feet. Traverse the dense forests with hiking shoes or snowshoes, if there is a lot of snow on the ground, and learn about the biodiversity of the park.

We monitor and stay up to date on trail and grooming conditions daily so as to direct you to the most appealing trails. We also include complimentary Birdseed so you can experience having the local chickadees land right in your hand to feed while exploring one on Tahoe's most favorite Winter Snowshoe trails - Chickadee Ridge!