The top of Maggie's Peak South in South Lake Tahoe, November 17, 2021 Maggie's Peaks has been on my hiking list for months now. I had planned to tackle this incredible South Lake Tahoe hike over the summer, but wildfires made this area inaccessible until recently. In October when a large winter storm came in, [...]
Thanksgiving is almost here and let's face it, some years you just don't feel like cooking. Luckily, there are tons of local restaurants offering dine-in or take-out options. Check out the list below and enjoy a stress-free meal this year. Just make sure to grab a reservation sooner rather than later as many of these [...]
Do you have a hiker on your shopping list? Look no further than my hiker gift guide! Any of the ten gift ideas I have listed are sure to make a hiking enthusiast smile. I have personally used everything on this list and would be delighted to receive any of them as a gift. This [...]
As I write this post, it's currently the first week of November. This year, we've already had a few snowstorms that delivered decent amounts of snow to the higher elevations. However, the upcoming weather forecast is calling for warmer temps and some sunny days, so you might be asking where you can get out and [...]
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 [...]
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