Top 10 hiking apps

With hiking and biking getting into full swing… We’ve compiled a list of apps, we think, you’ll need for the dusty trail. Keep in mind, for all these apps, your phone will run it’s battery down faster than it would if you were watch The Family Guy. Having said that, here̵... read more

Spring Precautions

Normally I’m a “grab a backpack and go” kinda guy. I don’t have that luxury this year with the strange weather and the amount of snowfall we’ve seen here in the Truckee Meadows. So we have put together a few things you’ll need to remember before leaving on your hi... read more

Hiking Poles, the yes’s and no’s

Hiking Poles are a mainstay for today’s hiker. I don’t take my poles unless I’m going on a longer hike, minimum of 4 miles. I know some people who don’t leave the house without them… The last time I hiked Mt Rose Meadows, I had a great conversation with a hiker that nev... read more

Top 10 Lake Tahoe Day Hikes

Lake Tahoe has a way of getting into your blood, under your skin and pervading every part of your body. From easy to strenuous, Lake Tahoe boasts some of the best hikes in North America. This list of hikes is what we would consider a list of day hikes. Day hikes are defined as, short to medium walks... read more

Vikingsholm Historic Site Lake Tahoe

Vikingsholm is located at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, California. This magnificent “castle” is a unique blend of Nature’s spectacular beauty and man’s architectural ingenuity. Vikingsholm, situated majestically among towering pines and cedars, was built as a summe... read more

Mountain Biking The Cannell Plunge

Located in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountain this ride is definitely an epic ride with some of the best riding and most incredible views that I have enjoyed in Southern California. You will get over 32 miles of riding in on 98 percent single track. With the low point at the rides end in Kernvill... read more

Mountain Biking Cathedral Rock Loop

Great trail with awesome scenery. The singletrack is quick and twisting. Lots of up and down with some technical sections to it. Halfway through you can take a dip into Oak Creek, and if you want you can swing on the rope and jump into Oak Creek. After that, it’s some moderate to strenuous rid... read more

Mountain Biking Cuyamaca State Park

Less than an hour’s drive from San Diego lies a rocky, moderately hilly, desert landscape that would seem to be created for mountain biking. The weather, of course, is Southern-California perfect. The rides aren’t overly difficult, but they definitely pose a challenge. Riders that take o... read more

Mountain Biking Idyllwild

Idyllwild California is located in the San Jacinto mountains east of Hemet. The riding here is awesome with nice singletrack, killer lines and rock, lots of rock. This area is home to 24 hours of Adrenalin as well as Idyllwild Spring Challenge. These trails are part of the overall Idyllwild mountai... read more

Hiking Glacier Meadow Loop

Glacier Meadow Loop at Lake Tahoe is a very short, self-guided nature trail that begins and ends at the Eastbound I-80 rest stop on Donner Summit. This is a relaxing stroll with signs along the trail explaining how glacial action carved and polished the area. This .5 mile easy loop trail is located ... read more

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