Backpacking the Ruby Crest Traverse in the “Swiss Alps of Nevada”
Trip report from a 37 mile backpacking trip on the Ruby Crest Traverse, a lesser-known trail through surprisingly mountainous terrain in northern Nevada.
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6 Reasons to Backpack the Tahoe Rim Trail (and 4 Challenges to Be Aware Of)
Dreaming of a bite-sized thru hike this summer? Here’s why the 165 mile Tahoe Rim Trail, a loop around the biggest alpine lake in North America, should be on your list!
Bones to Blue 2023: Unfinished Singletrack Adventures in Tahoe
My second go at the Bones to Blue bikepacking event ended in injury, but I still had a blast and learned a ton.
Bikepacking Bones to Blue: Singletrack Trial By Fire around Lake Tahoe
A singletrack-averse bikepacker takes on Bones to Blue, 250 scenic trail-heavy miles around Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
How to Visit Jarbidge, Nevada’s Most Remote Mountain Mining Town
If you enjoy gorgeous wilderness, wild west history, and friendly small-town vibes, you have to make the long backroads drive to Jarbidge.
Bikepacking Boise to Elko: Big Skies and Endless Gravel in Idaho and Nevada
If you love wide open spaces and gravel roads, this bikepacking / gravel touring route through southern Idaho and northern Nevada might be your kind of ride.
Tahoe Rim Trail: 7 Day Ultralight Backpacking Itinerary and Tips
The 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail makes a fantastic lightweight backpacking route. Here’s a 7 day TRT itinerary, plus gear and logistics notes, from my TRT thru hike.
