5 Amazing Ski Town Coffee Shops
There’s something about mountains that urge you to seize the day. Instead of lounging about, they expect you to grasp life by the horns and find your adventure. And for us, the only way to start the...
Lake Tahoe
Reminiscing On Patchfest Of Year’s Past
A few years ago we got a chance to experience Patchfest in Lake Tahoe. The plan was to leave by 5:30 p.m. at the latest, but like many good adventures, things happen slower than expected. Instead, by ...
Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Mountain Man Dad
They say it’s easy to be a father, but a true test of patience is to be a Dad. A father brings a child into this world, but a Dad takes care of his kids. Regardless if your father was in your li...
Last Call… For Most Lift-accessed Skiing & Snowboarding In North America
Winter’s final grip has loosened and the snow receded to the highest points in the Alpine. Our Canadian late season resorts of Whistler and Sunshine Village have waved the white flag and closed up s...
I Fought The Mountain… And The Mountain Won
When the First Tracks film came out about the Sierra Canyon Trail, it caught our attention. The idea of riding into the historic town of Genoa on our mountain bikes like cowboys was tantalizing. After...
The 2nd Oldest Continuous Bike Race in the US… Is In Nevada?!?
Nevada City, California… that is. The Nevada City Classic is one of the premiere sporting events in the Sierra foothills. It’s the largest and oldest bike race on the West Coast and the se...
5 Tips For Your First Time Mountain Biking In The Mountains
So there we were… at the top of the 1500’+ climb in South Lake Tahoe. My friend was cursing me out and frustrated at the situation. His heart pumped at a furious pace while his legs tried lock...
An Alpine Summer Adventure
As snow periodically graced us in Tahoe this spring, we cling to winter but realize the goods will be gone sooner than later. While it may be depressing for snow enthusiasts, luckily it’s not th...
May – Day! May – Day! One more powder day hits Lake Tahoe
For what seemed like a VERY short winter by Tahoe standards, the prospect of getting one more powder day in May was too tantalizing. It seemed that maybe, just maybe, this could become a reality. We w...
The Roaringest, Frothiest, and Best Whitewater Kayak Events in North America!
As the snow covered mountains begin to melt this spring/summer, the creeks are transforming into rushing whitewater rapids. These spots become a hotbed of fast-paced kayaking and rafting all over Nort...
