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  1. Desolation Wilderness
  
  The higher you hike up, the fewer people you will see.
  
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  Nile Expert Tip: Probably one of the best, most beautiful hiking areas anywhere, and that is why it is so popular.
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  2. Lake Tahoe Balloons
  
  Tahoe from the air
  
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  3. Kirkwood Ski Resort
  
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- 4. Proedge Snowboarding
  
  If you are a beginner snowboarder or even an experience shredder, Proedge Snowboard lessons will give you a leg up on the Lake Tahoe ski resorts. The instructors teach groups up to 7 people at your choice of ski resort.
  
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- 5. Eagle Rock
  
  Short but steep hike above Tahoe City. Great views of the lake and you are allowed to bring your dog.
  
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- 6. Thermal Sky Sports
  
  Soar over Lake Tahoe, Reno and Washoe Valley on a tandem hang glide or learn to hang glide with Alex Cuddy
  
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  7. Wilderness Adventures Dog Sled Tours
  
  Fly through the snow on the back of a sled towed by friendly canines.
  
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  8. Matterhorn Peak Climb Trail
  
  The trail begins at the Mono Village Resort. Matterhorn Peak (part of the Sawtooth Ridge) is one of the most popular climbs in the Sierra Nevada. Although it can be done without any climbing gear, it is EXTREMELY difficult.
  
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  9. Horse Creek Trail
  
  Strenuous 4 mile adventure
  
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  10. Robinson Creek Trail
  
  8 mile hike
  
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Lake Tahoe in general is just plain cool. The people are laid back, the mountain air is refreshing and there are outdoor activities that you will tell all your friends about.

So how cool can you get up at the lake? If you are adventurous, try some sky diving or parasailing in summer, and snowmobiling and dog sled rides in winter. Or how about a balloon ride or jet ski rental? If you are more inclined to keeping your feet on the ground, try a great hike around Desolation Wilderness or to the top of Mt. Tallac or along the Rubicon Trail.

If you are not an outdoorsy person, stick around the casinos in Stateline, Nevada and hang out with the hip ski crowds at the Heavenly Resort, or the clubbers at the Blu nightclub or Cabo Wabo, or drive into Truckee for some sweet snacks. If you are looking for low key and cool, take a ride to Divided Sky in Meyers or to David Walley's Hot Springs in Genoa.

For the coolest of the cool, get up high. Take the Squaw Valley Tram to High Camp and do some ice skating or hiking. You can also take the Heavenly Tram to several observation posts that look over the entire South Shore. If you want to go fast, take the Heavenly Flyer zip line from the top of Heavenly or the zip line course at Kirkwood.

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