Cows Created Craving for Climbing
I know, I know, the cows come first. Shoveling waist-high snowdrifts from my driveway for the umpteenth time I watch the cowboy drive past...
Remembering Women who Saved and Shared the Outdoors
Susan Thew. Marge Sill. Minerva Hoyt. You might not know these names at first, but if you’re an outdoor enthusiast in the region, it’s...
A snowy walk in Reno
Winter in Tahoe sometimes means major storms with multiple feet of snow. When that happens we shovel until our arms beg for mercy, try...
Ostrander Ski Hut rewards tough workout with historic charm
Finding great cross-country skiing, a rustic and comfortable cabin, fellowship around a warm fire, and free ice skating is hard to find all in...
Spectacular Views and Solitude: Winter on Lassen Peak
A skier’s dream greeted us: a perfect day, 2,000 vertical feet of virgin powder to descend, and no one else in sight on the...
Winnemucca to the Sea Highway
The Winnemucca to the Sea highway was proposed by locals and ranchers In the 1950’s thinking they needed a direct route to the sea...
Trans-Sierra ski trek: “The mountains let us through”
My brother Dan and I have enjoyed many outdoor adventures together, but neither of us had ever tried a ski trip this long in...
Nevada’s Conservation Year in Review
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As this year draws to a close, it is helpful to look back over the past 12 months to reflect on our successes and...
Expanded recreation highlights 2022 outdoor news
Those looking to discover adventure, get out of their cars, and do something about climate change could learn a thing or two from San...
Should we tell people not to come to Tahoe?
The influential travel magazine Fodor's recently asked travelers to not travel to some locations this year because of overtourism and the impact on the...