Hiking to Broken Arrow at Olympic Valley Ski season is right around the corner. It might feel early because it's November, but now is the time to dial up your workouts so that you're ready when the snow starts coming down. Right now, my workout routine consists of gym sessions 3x a week in addition [...]
This is part three of a series about preparing for winter in Tahoe. In the first two parts of this series, I discussed how to prep your car and home for cold and snowy conditions. If you missed the first two installments, you can find part one here and part two here. The day after [...]
This is part two of a series about preparing for winter in Tahoe. In part one of this series, I discussed how to dial in your vehicle for winter and best practices for driving in snowy conditions. If you missed that post, you can find it here. As I write this, Tahoe is getting pummeled [...]
Winter 2019 It snowed this week. Yes, it's October, but it snowed and the stoke level of the town went through the roof. Most Tahoe locals pray for snow and are seasoned professionals at managing it. However, if you're new to the area or just visiting, it can be daunting and even dangerous if you're [...]
Sagehen Creek Trail Leaf peeping - more than a hobby, it's practically a way of life for a few brief weeks in October. This time of year in Tahoe, the aspens show off their changing golden hue, a sight which has aptly been termed "Tahoe Gold". The change of colors doesn't last long, so you [...]
When it comes to skiing and riding, if blue square's are your thing, you've come to the right place. I made this guide to help you map out the perfect intermediate day at Olympic Valley. Olympic Valley is known for incredible expert -level terrain, but that doesn't mean there aren't great options for intermediate skiers [...]
Chickadee Ridge is a short and sweet snowshoe with the added bonus of interacting with wildlife. I snowshoed this quick 2-mile trail for the first time earlier this week and fell in love with the adorable Chickadees that will eat birdseed straight from your hand. This is a great beginner snowshoe, so if you are [...]
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Diamond Peak, and Mount Rose. These are five of the biggest names for skiing and riding on the north end of Tahoe, but each offer a unique experience that caters to certain skiers and riders. I’ve skied and boarded at all of these resorts several times and love each of [...]
Looking to get outdoors but don’t have the time or training for a 10+ mile technical hike? Look no further! Below I have listed five easy hikes in the North Tahoe area. These are perfect options if you want to get a little exercise but are short on time or if you are heading out [...]
At the time of writing this (mid-February 2021), Josh and I have both put in over 30 days on our boards and skis at the resorts. Snowboarding is one of my favorite hobbies, but this week I felt like it was time to mix things up a bit. I had never really tried showshoeing before, [...]
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