Early Christmas Gift: SUP Board

I love Stand Up Paddle Boarding. When Steve and I were at Costco last week, we saw this inflatable board on sale. At $299.99 complete, it seemed like a good deal. We put it in our cart and wandered about the store, pondering the purchase. By the end of our shopping spree, it was ours! On Monday, we headed to my favorite place to paddle... Angora Lake.

Angora Lakes Resort Day Use Area Essential Eligibility Criteria: We endeavor to offer a unique day use experience at Angora Lakes Resort, a historic Lake Tahoe front-country location. To safely enjoy the resort, visitors must meet the following essential eligibility criteria: Participants must have the ability to safely hike, bike or use other nonmotorized means (including with assistance of a companion) to go up and down hill at least a mile roundtrip over rocky, rugged, slippery, and sandy terrain, with obstacles up to 18” high, at 7000-7500’ elevations. There are no paved surfaces beyond the Angora Parking area.

Because our electric pump works on a 12V charger, we had to inflate via our car's cigarette lighter which meant carrying the board to the Lake from the parking lot. It was awkward but still very doable (and worth it).

Named for the Angora goats that were grazed here in the 1870s, our destination was built by the Hildinger family who have owned it since 1917. Wild.

We arrived so early, I was the first person on the idyllic, glass-like lake. WOW.

I have now discovered my new favorite Happy Place.

In order to carry less stuff, we chose to buy lunch at the Resort. Oh man, what a great decision. My black bean and cheese lettuce wrap fueled me for the rest of the afternoon.