How to Keep Running During Winter in Truckee
“You can’t run here in the winter, are you crazy?” Well yes, I am, but no you don’t have to be crazy to run here in the winter. Not that long ago I saw a post on Facebook with someone … Read More
How-Tos
A Beginners Guide To Cross Country Skiing
Finding A(nother) New Love There are a few things to know about Cross Country Skiing before you embark on this fun and adventurous sport. But first, understand that you may end up falling in love with another winter sport, and … Read More
Splitboarding 101: Beginners Guide to Snowboarding in the Backcountry
Imagine a powder day with no tracks, no lines, no other people, and just the sound of nature and your footsteps. Enter: splitboarding. In this article, you will learn the basic gear necessary and some pro tips I have learned … Read More
Winter Bike Commuting Guide: How to Stay Warm and Happy
While it’s easy to miss the fact that I run in the winter (it’s dark so I rarely have photos), it’s a bit harder to miss me riding my bright orange bike around town and to Northstar any day the … Read More
How to Pack Your Backpack for a Weekend Trip
Kate lays it all out for us with these tips on how to pack your backpack most efficiently for a weekend trip. Getting Started Sometimes the hardest part of a backpacking trip is getting all your gear in your pack. … Read More
How to Play Disc Golf: What You Need to Know as a Beginner
A beginner’s guide to disc golf, with throwing tips from one of Tahoe’s finest players. Read More
Spring Skiing Essential: How to Fit and Use Ski Crampons
Ski crampons are a spring skiing essential that should have a place in your spring touring pack along with some others, such as rub-on glide wax, skin wax, and that good ol’ SPF 50. They give you extra bite for … Read More
How To Use Cold Water Therapy for Health Benefits
What is Cold Water Therapy you ask? Well, let me tell you! Cold Water Therapy is the practice of using water at about a temperature of 59°F (15°C) or below to stimulate your body into healing and recovering itself faster. … Read More
How to Swim in Lake Tahoe in the Winter
Learn how to swim in Lake Tahoe in the winter with these tips from our ambassador, Rachel. Read More
How to Properly Wash Your Jackets
A jackets is an investment so take care of it and it will take care of you. Cleaning your jacket will improve its performance and increase its longevity. Clean down jackets will be warmer and last longer. Clean shells are more waterproof and breathable. If you want your jacket to last it’s important to clean it and apply a DWR waterproof treatment periodically. Read More