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Outdoors: Kayaking In Slow Motion

Newsweek and Tahoe Adventure Company
By Paul Tolme
Calm-water kayak tours are like a nature hike on water, offering the chance to see wildlife and view landscapes unreachable on foot. Void of running rapids or raging surf, calm-water tours are ideal for first-timers. Here are a few locations where beginners can get their paddles wet.

Lake Tahoe's legendary clarity and aqua-blue color allow visitors to see down 70 feet and draw comparisons with the Caribbean-that is, until you touch the brisk mountain water that flows down from California's Sierra Nevada and Nevada's Carson ranges. Navigate around giant rounded boulders deposited by glaciers and land on a secluded beach for lunch ($85 for a five-hour trip; tahoeadventurecompany.com

Sunset, Full Moon & Astronomy Paddles Are
Popular Summer Fun at Lake Tahoe

Float in a kayak on the clear blue water at Lake Tahoe while the sun sets the sky on fire!

Watch the stars come out while you skim across the water. Increase your knowledge of astronomy with jaw dropping views. Cap it all off with some hot drinks, snacks and more stargazing on the beach with the Tahoe Adventure Company.

"Sunset and Evening Astronomy Paddles are more popular than ever," says Kevin Hickey, owner of the Tahoe Adventure Company. "If you want a full moon paddle, make your reservations now."

Full moon tours are offered June through October and paddles are possible a few days before or after the actual full moon. When the moon isn't full, the paddles focus more on viewing the stars and constellations.

Several different Kayaking Adventures are available through the Tahoe Adventure Company. All one-day paddling trips cover comprehensive paddling instruction and day paddles include an impressive lunch on a secluded beach.

"You get a unique perspective of the area from a kayak," Kevin explains. "Once we get out on the water, we're away from all the crowds."
Knowledgeable guides point out lake ecology, geology and natural and human history. "The scenery is remarkable," he says.

Depending on the route you choose, you can explore the undeveloped coastline of the East Shore with its picturesque beaches and giant boulder fields or get a glimpse of some of Lake Tahoe's most beautiful water front homes along the North Shore.

Inspiring High Sierra paddles start at $60 with either two or 4 person minimums, depending on the type of adventure.

Also available: Customized Mountain Biking, Hiking, Rock Climbing and Multi-Sport adventures as well as creative Teambuilding Programs and Corporate Events. For more information visit www.tahoeadventurecompany.com, call toll free 866-830-6125 or 530-913-9212. All adventures available with 48 hours notice.

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Had a great time on the North Shore Kayak last Monday. This is the second time I've used your company. Our guide, I think his name was Kerry, (he grew up in Sacramento) did a fabulous job and was very patient with 2 novices, myself and a friend. It was just the three of us, so we had great one-on-one attention. He excels in customer service skills, which is a lost art these days. The day was perfect and the lake was beautiful so it was a win-win all around. -Patti L.

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So, my wife and I did the kayak tour for 3 hrs. just the other day from Sand Harbor. Tahoe Adventure were great start to finish. Online registration is simple and was confirmed quickly. Reminders sent, directions and recommended list sent. Very professional. The day of the trip was simple. Sign up, travel and into the water. Kayaks were comfortable and clean, back support was excellent. Guides were great, knowledgably and easy going. The Lake is fabulous We had a wonderful day. We had first timers, on the trip that had no issues with the trip what so ever. If you want a fun day, this is your ticket. -Joe L.

Water Adventures

I do wish to thank you for the GREAT time we had with your instructors up at Tahoe, we all had a blast. The Teambuilding events we all competed in were very fun and creative. The evolution game was a great way to loosen us up. And you were right, all those "blind" games were fun. Everything worked like clockwork and after each event there were great applications which Kevin mentioned we could use around the work place. In the future if we ever need to do more teambuilding in Tahoe we will consider using TAC again it was a great experience. -Josh, TCS Healthcare Technologies

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