Shopping in South Lake Tahoe

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While onboard, zone out to Sirius radio, treat mitts to a warm scented towel, or surf the Internet with complimentary WiFi. Blue Groundways also offers onboard bistro service (with fresh, non-frozen fare), pillows and blankets on hand, a climate-controlled cabin, and Starbucks brews. If you're of the legal age, a complimentary alcoholic beverage will find its way to your hand; if you aren't, then enjoy an equally complimentary soda. You can also lounge back in spacious seating and pass the time with Blockbuster movies.

Powered by positive buzz percolating on the pages of the Wall Street Journal, Ski magazine, and sporty blogs, Ski Butlers's staff of deliverymen and service techs takes the hassle out of outdoor recreation with delivery and pick-up service of ski and snowboard rentals. Starting early in the morning, drivers head to hotels, lodges, and igloos around ski slopes to outfit sportsmen of all ages with high-quality skis, snowboards, and supplies from brands such as Rossignol, Atomic, Elan, Fischer, and Völkl. Butlers carry an assortment of boots and poles to ensure that riders secure a well-fitting rental. After fittings, which can take as long as an hour, butlers slip renters the digits to their help line. In the event of an equipment issue, butlers meet skiers on the mountain to resolve the problem with the minimum possible delay and hassle. The company has grown to service 30 of North America's top ski destinations, including Whistler, Salt Lake City, Telluride, Lake Tahoe, and Thomas Jefferson's cowlicks on Mount Rushmore.

Though specializing in AT&T, AT&T Authorized Retailer embellishes portable talking devices of all makes and models. Keep phones full of juice abroad with a travel charger or resuscitate them en route by rerouting a vehicle's power to their hearts with a car charger ($25+). A screen protector can shield displays from scratches ($10+), and one of JC&C's cases can help to keep it safe during spontaneous games of phone golf ($30+). JC&C's professionals also carry Bluetooth devices ($39.99+), data cables, and memory cards.

Over the course of a decade, FastFrame has mushroomed into more than 300 international locations on the strength of their meticulous craftsmanship and lifetime guarantee. To showcase artwork, photos, or the first dollar made in the family counterfeiting machine, the professional framers sort through a treasure trove of materials, such as gold and silver settings, fabric-wrapped mats, and lamination. For light-sensitive items, they apply Preservation Plus framing, which uses acid-free framing accoutrements to protect portraits from fading under the withering gaze of UV rays or laser-eyed art critics.

Inspired by Nevada’s abundance of awe-inspiring beauty and naturally formed concert shells, Dr. Madylon Meiling founded Lake Tahoe SummerFest to match the bounty of nature with some of humankind’s most captivating creative achievements. For nearly the entire month of August, her series fills the grounds of Sierra Nevada College with music, much of it under the able baton of Maestro Joel Revzen. Revzen’s resumé includes stints with the Metropolitan Orchestra and the Prague Symphony, two recordings with the London Symphony Orchestra, and a Grammy-winning release with Arleen Auger.