Forget Black Friday. North Lake Tahoe has something for everyone on your list, from once-in-a-lifetime experiences to handmade gifts from local artisans. Shop local for gifts that are memorable, unique, and earth-friendly. This first in a two-part series highlights gifts for the people on your list who have everything. Give the gift of experience! Here are a few of our favorite ideas, from a leisurely boat cruise to tandem skydiving. For more traditional local gifts, click here.

Backcountry Ski Expedition

Give your favorite skier a backcountry adventure with experienced, local guides. $199 a person includes a full day of guided backcountry skiing for intermediate skiers. Gear and lunch not included.

Truckee River Whitewater Rafting

Include the whole family for a group gift that everyone will love. This half-day guided trip down the Truckee River includes a complete safety and paddle briefing, refreshments, and all necessary equipment. From $86 for a half-day trip for 1 to $512 for a half-day trip for 6.

Tandem Skydive

Gift a tandem jump from Truckee Skydive for a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Starts at $250 per a person.

Glider Flight

Gift a glider flight from Soar Truckee for an unforgettable view of North Lake Tahoe. Starting at $140 for one passenger soaring for 15 to 20 minutes above the Martis Valley.

North Shore Brewery Tour

Give the craft beer lover on your list a day at three north shore breweries with tastings, tours, and light appetizers at each stop. This 5-hour, guided experience includes van transport. $98 a person.

Aerial Treetop Adventure

For the kids on your list, consider a gift certificate for two-and-a-half hours of aerial adventuring in a secluded forest with pine trees and old growth cedars. Starts at $40 per a child. For information about our 10-year-old’s adventure on the course, check out this post.

Private Boat Cruise

This gift is perfect for water lovers and sun seekers. Enjoy a fully-captained north shore boat cruise for up to 6 people with water, soft drinks and light snacks included. Visit hot springs and beaches or just cruise. $400 per a trip.

Stay at Happy Cabin

Give your friends or family a stay at Happy Cabin. We’ll send a digital card, a nicely-printed certificate, or both in whatever amount you choose. Your guests can book their stay directly through us for the listed AirBNB rate/minimum stay plus a $225 cleaning fee and 10% Placer County transient occupancy tax. Booking directly through us saves your guests 5 to 15% in AirBNB fees and gives us the opportunity to help them plan a trip that matches their budget, time-constraints, and interests.

Snowmobile Tour

Gift a backcountry, winter adventure. Travel through pristine National Forest on over 100 miles of snowmobile trails. Starting at $190 for a single rider on a 2-hour tour.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Let your loved ones choose their own adventures with gift certificates from Tahoe Adventure Company, good for a variety of experiences from guided snowshoe tours, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and paddleboarding. Most tours start at about $75.

To visit Happy Cabin during your trip to North Lake Tahoe / Tahoe Vista / Kings Beach, click here.