Covid measures in Lake Tahoe

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Lake Tahoe, please refer to the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority website. Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get in this adventure package: An experienced, local rock-climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area Half day to full day of rock climbing each day (depending on your chosen itinerary) All technical climbing gear What’s not included: Snacks and meals Transportation Accommodation

How fit do I need to be?

If you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go. Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.

What if I’ve never climbed before?

Lake Tahoe has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun! For intermediate to advanced climbers, Lake Tahoe has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best-hidden gems the area has to offer.

What about required equipment?

All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need: Helmet Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag Ropes Rock shoes (included in the price, but we recommend bringing your own if you have them) Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.) Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag) Water bottle Food you can eat on-the-go Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Sunglasses Camera — optional Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: Group sizes are between 1-4 people with one guide, but for family sessions, you can go with a larger group of up to 5 people per guide. Costs per person will decrease as the group grows for private tours, so it’s the perfect opportunity to climb with friends and family. Climbing days can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Teens aged 13-17 can go on their own, but a guardian will need to provide a signed waiver before an outing with the guide. Kids aged 5-12 can go climbing, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has climbers under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area, head up Highway 80 to Sacramento, where you will head up into the hills on 80, 50, or 89, depending on where you’re going. From Reno, head up Highway 80 to go to North Lake destinations, or down Highway 395, and then West on Highway 89 into South Lake Tahoe. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. From there, you’ll head to your course. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on the conditions and the climbing ability of the group.

Lake Tahoe | Sierra Nevada

Rock Climbing in Lake Tahoe

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Duration

1 day

Season

Spring through fall

Group size

Up to 4 people

Nestled between the main Sierra Nevada crest on the west and the Carson Range on the east, lies Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America. Towering above this beautiful lake is an enormous expanse of fine-grained, high-quality granite. With classic options such as Lover’s Leap, Traveler Buttress or Bear’s Reach, this area caters to all skill levels. It doesn’t take much to see why Lake Tahoe remains a perennial favorite among climbers hungry for world-class rock climbing options in the Sierra. Find out more about one of the best climbing spots in Sierra Nevada from Cody Bradford, an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and 57hours Ambassador.

Adventure highlights

The granite here feels like it was built to be climbed
The Lake Tahoe Basin holds a lifetime of climbing
The draw for most is Lover’s Leap — a 250-600ft stretch of granite

Highlighted reviews from other travellers

Champcolie_0320

Rocking Climbing

Wow! Can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience. It was my children’s first time doing outdoor rock climbing and they are hooked. Our guide was incredibly patient and treated the kids so well. Next time we are back in Tahoe we can’t wait to do this adventure again.

DaveUSA123

Terrific way to spend half a day in summer at Tahoe

We had such a great time. We love getting outdoors and having a bit of adventure, and this was right on the money. It’s like rock climbing/mountain climbing, but you don’t have to worry too much about gear or technique because it is all done for you. You clip in to the cable and you are safe for the whole time. You get amazing views of the valley and get to cover some pretty hairy terrain with no worries.

Our guide was Scott and he was great. Very professional and thorough, but also very patient and friendly…chatted us up the whole time. I would recommend this activity to anyone who is OK with heights, as there are definitely some maneuvers that might give the squeamish pause. We will definitely do this again!

Strsjulie

BEST Tahoe adventure yet!!

Wow! Our favorite part of this mountain climbing adventure was doing something seemingly so dangerous and yet feeling very safe and ABLE. Our guide was clear, patient and encouraging. We walked away with a sense of accomplishment and feeling of possibilities.

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A Customized Day of Climbing With a Private Guide

Lake Tahoe offers so many great climbs that having a certified guide to help you navigate your options will ensure you make the most out of your time on the rocks. Your customized full-day experience will have you developing your technique on handpicked routes catered to your skill level or testing your skills on tough classics reserved for seasoned climbers.

Half-Day of Climbing With a Private Guide

Working on a tight schedule? This customized half-day of guided climbing will have you accomplishing a lot in a short time. Whether you want to work on building your skills or climb a classic route in the area, name your goals and your certified guide will take care of the rest!

Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing Day

The urge to scale a large cliff and reach the summit is what drives many to get into the sport. Multi-pitch climbing is the way to achieve that goal. This guided full-day experience will start with a review of basic climbing systems, after which you will learn to safely move out of the single-pitch world. The day culminates with an ascent of a multi-pitch climb that will put all your new skills to use.

Rock Climbing in Lake Tahoe

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Alpenglow Expeditions

Founded in 2004 by IFMGA certified guide Adrian Ballinger, Alpenglow is an AMGA accredited business that leads expeditions across the mountain ranges of the globe in all disciplines including mountaineering, skiing, ski mountaineering, and rock climbing. They’re based in Olympic Valley just northwest of Tahoe City.

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Champcolie_0320

Rocking Climbing

DaveUSA123

Terrific way to spend half a day in summer at Tahoe

Strsjulie

BEST Tahoe adventure yet!!

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Champcolie_0320

Rocking Climbing

DaveUSA123

Terrific way to spend half a day in summer at Tahoe

Strsjulie

BEST Tahoe adventure yet!!

Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Lake Tahoe, please refer to the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority website.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get in this adventure package:
- An experienced, local rock-climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- Half day to full day of rock climbing each day (depending on your chosen itinerary)
- All technical climbing gear
What’s not included:
- Snacks and meals
- Transportation
- Accommodation
If you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go. Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.
Lake Tahoe has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!

For intermediate to advanced climbers, Lake Tahoe has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best-hidden gems the area has to offer.
All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:
- Helmet
- Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag
- Ropes
- Rock shoes (included in the price, but we recommend bringing your own if you have them)
- Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
- Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag)
- Water bottle
- Food you can eat on-the-go
- Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Sunglasses
- Camera — optional
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
- Group sizes are between 1-4 people with one guide, but for family sessions, you can go with a larger group of up to 5 people per guide.
- Costs per person will decrease as the group grows for private tours, so it’s the perfect opportunity to climb with friends and family.
- Climbing days can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Teens aged 13-17 can go on their own, but a guardian will need to provide a signed waiver before an outing with the guide.
- Kids aged 5-12 can go climbing, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area, head up Highway 80 to Sacramento, where you will head up into the hills on 80, 50, or 89, depending on where you’re going. From Reno, head up Highway 80 to go to North Lake destinations, or down Highway 395, and then West on Highway 89 into South Lake Tahoe.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. From there, you’ll head to your course. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on the conditions and the climbing ability of the group.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.