by Gary Bell

For me, the ultimate week of riding would take place in early July. The trails are still holding plenty of moisture, and there is still some snow up high in the north-facing terrain (I love snow any time of year). I prefer point A to point B adventure-style riding with technical, scenic and precipitous terrain, and some amount of uncertainty about the reachability of point B. Over seven days, my choice would be to link each day to make it a huge A to B outing that would go something like this:

by Elisabeth Korb

1. Go jump in The Lake at one of the beaches that permit pooches, which include Kiva Beach on South Shore, Chimney Beach on East Shore, Carnelian Bay Beach on North Shore and Kaspian Recreation Area on West Shore.
2. Take Squaw Valley USA's cable car to High Camp and explore mountaintop trails.

by Alison Gray

"I'll walk, you fly," said George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.

"I can't fly," replied his guardian angel Clarence. "I haven't got my wings."

If you, like Clarence, feel a bit grounded, get ready to take your Tahoe adventure sky high. Earning your wings here isn't quite as simple as "every time a bell rings," but whether by running off a mountain, getting in a glider or stepping in a basket, it promises a lot more excitement.