Backpack to a Gorgeous Alpine Lake in Desolation Wilderness
Go backpacking in Desolation Wilderness! Weekend warriors will love this overnight backpacking trip. Alpine lakes, massive peaks, and incredible views await. Read More
Trip Reports
Petit Griffon and Bear Creek Spire: Two Climbs in Rock Creek & Running with Axes
Chris Cloyd and Liam Connolly head to the Eastern Sierra to climb 2 classic Rock Creek climbs in a day: Petit Griffon and Bear Creek Spire. Here’s what ensues. Read More
A Ladies Shred Trip to Truckee’s Bradley Hut
Adventure, friendship, sun and snow. You can’t ask for much more for a backcountry hut trip. Coral shares what it was like to spend a night at the Bradley Hut, one of Truckee’s and Tahoe’s Sierra Club backcountry cabins. Read More
Ultra Trails Lake Tahoe – Race Report
The inaugural UTLT Mountain Ultra Trail Festival happened last weekend at Northstar. Learn about this gorgeous race and test yourself on the rugged terrain next year! Read More
Camp, hike, and stargaze at Great Basin National Park
Enjoy dark skies and rugged mountains at Great Basin National Park. Our ambassadors recently visited Nevada’s only national park and share their must-do activities in this trip report. Read More
King of the Lake 2015 – A Player’s Retrospective
Amanda Zaccone, a friend of TMS and avid disc golfer recounts her experience at the 2015 King of the Lake A-Tier Disc Golf Tournament held in North Lake Tahoe – June 19-21. Read More
The Innova Boss – distance world record set
See David Wiggins Jr. throw the Boss like a Boss to beat out a decade-long world record Read More
Tahoe Mountain Sports 5th Annual Pro/Am Disc Golf Tournament a Huge Success!
The Tahoe Mountain Sports 5th Annual Pro/Am Disc Golf Tournament was a huge success with a full field from around the country! Check out the recap and some photos in this week’s blog. Read More
A Ladies Shred Trip to Truckee’s Bradley Hut
Adventure, friendship, sun and snow. You can’t ask for much more for a backcountry hut trip. Coral shares what it was like to spend a night at the Bradley Hut, one of Truckee’s and Tahoe’s Sierra Club backcountry cabins. Read More
Mt. Emerson Ski Adventure
This is my favorite time of year. Days are longer, the sun is stronger and if you are ever going to be in good ski shape, it’s now! You’ve had a whole season to hike up mountains, ski as much pow as you can and prepare, for the holy grail of backcountry skiing, Spring in the Eastern Sierra! Read More
Mt. Gibbs – Eastern Sierra Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing trip report from Mt. Gibbs in the Eastern Sierra. Get current conditions and get geared up for your next East Side adventure. Read More
More Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
Tahoe Mountain Biking in November with the Vholdr Contour HD
Here is the next installment in our Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking video series. Still riding on Novemeber 1st with no snow at all on our route, but the 60 degree temps were super nice! Took off from the Carnelian Bay … Read More
Vholdr 1080p Helmet Cam coming soon…
A couple of weeks ago, we did an epic 25 mile mountain bike ride from the top of Packer Saddle, home of the famous Downieville Downhill over to the town of Graeagle. This route basically paralleled the Sierra Crest on … Read More
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking – Rim Trail and Missing Link
Here are a couple new videos all shot with the Vholdr ContourHD helmet camera. 2 are from a Tahoe Rim Trail ride from Brockway Summit out to the Mt. Rose Wilderness Boundary and the second set is from a Western … Read More
Camp, hike, and stargaze at Great Basin National Park
Enjoy dark skies and rugged mountains at Great Basin National Park. Our ambassadors recently visited Nevada’s only national park and share their must-do activities in this trip report. Read More
Lost Coast Trail
Enjoy the smell of the ocean, walking along the beach, stunning sunrises and even better sunsets on this amazing trail. Read More
Sagehen Creek Trail – Easy Day Hike in Truckee
Sagehen Creek Trail is amazingly lush and beautiful as it follows a lovely stream through the forest out into a meadow ending at Stampede Reservoir. In the spring there are tons of wild flowers including fields of Mules Ears. Read More
Snowkiting Skyline, Utah
I just got back from a quick trip to Utah that took Mike and I snowkiting for 2 and a half days at Skyline, Utah and then off to Outdoor Retailer to see all the new outdoor gear for next … Read More
Lake Tahoe Snowkite Series – Prosser Resevoir
The final leg of the Lake Tahoe Snowkite Series took us to Prosser Resevoir on March 14 and 15 for some 5-25 mph west/southwest winds and lots of good times had by all. In general, the Lake Tahoe Snowkite Series … Read More
Lake Tahoe Beach Snowkiting
For years I have been dreaming of snowkiting on the beach right outside the store but the conditions never seem to line up right because you need the perfect combination of snow to stick to the beach and the wind … Read More
Mt. Emerson Ski Adventure
This is my favorite time of year. Days are longer, the sun is stronger and if you are ever going to be in good ski shape, it’s now! You’ve had a whole season to hike up mountains, ski as much pow as you can and prepare, for the holy grail of backcountry skiing, Spring in the Eastern Sierra! Read More
Tahoe Cross-Country Skiing… well it’s about time!
Current Nordic conditions, plus types of snow to look for and when to hit the slopes during each season Read More
Tahoe Weather and Sport Report: December 2011
A report on Tahoe’s ski resorts, hiking trails, and icy lakes Read More
More Weather and Conditions Update
True Love: Trail Running The Sierra
Story of one man’s Sierra trail running adventure and growing passion. “I love looking down ridge lines and seeing the trail snake it’s way around the contours of the mountains. Approaching the tops of passes is also exciting, especially if you are unfamiliar with what features lay beyond it.” Read More
Nana’s Pacific Crest Trail Adventure – Big Bear to Kennedy Meadows
Pacific Crest Trail hiker thru-hiker Nana Langton is back with tales from the trail. Follow her from Big Bear to Kennedy Meadows in this installment. Read More
Nana’s Pacific Crest Trail Adventure – Warner Springs to Big Bear
I’m back to report on the next segment of my Pacific Crest Trail hike.
When I last left off, I was at Warner Springs, a resort in eastern San Diego County Read More
Vholdr Contour HD Paragliding Video
One of our Vholdr Contour HD customers, Mark Haase, recently sent us this awesome video of paragliding over Lake Tahoe. Look closely and you might see Tahoe Mountain Sports in the background, he lands on the beach right across the … Read More
Truckee Firecracker Mile and Parade – July 4th
Truckee is a pretty amazing place to celebrate Independence Day! The whole town gets into the spirit of the holiday with festive decorations and fun things to do. Here are some family friendly activities that will create wonderful memories that last a lifetime. Read More
Sierra Crest Ultra Run Course Preview
Donner Party Mountain Runner members Lorenzo Wimmer and Jon Murchinson offer up great course previews of the upcoming Sierra Crest 30K/50K Ultra Run! Read More
Tahoe 200 Endurance Race Footwear Surprise w/ Mark Cangemi
Mark stopped by after the first ever Tahoe 200 endurance race – 202 miles around Lake Tahoe by foot! You won’t believe the shoes he finished in. We got his surprising confession on tape. Read More
More Adventure Racing and Running
Petit Griffon and Bear Creek Spire: Two Climbs in Rock Creek & Running with Axes
Chris Cloyd and Liam Connolly head to the Eastern Sierra to climb 2 classic Rock Creek climbs in a day: Petit Griffon and Bear Creek Spire. Here’s what ensues. Read More
Beating the Forecast at Red Rocks
Pack up the car and head to Red Rocks for a long weekend of adventure climbing. Read More
An Unrequited Love Letter – A High Sierra Misadventure
A Tahoe climber responds to The Love Letter, a video by Dirtbag Diaries’ Fitz Cahall Read More
Colorado Hut System: 10th Mtn Jackal Hut Backcountry Ski Trip
Backcountry Skiing Trip Report: Jackal Hut, 10th Mountain Division Colorado Hut System. Spend the weekend away from the hustle-bustle and smog by retreating to a ski hut and enjoying quiet days touring the mountains, clean air and clear, starry skies. Read More
Colorado Ski Conditions Check-In: Monarch, Silverton
Silverton or bust? This Colorado ski conditions update takes us to Monarch snowcat terrain en route to Silverton Read More
Colorado Ski Conditions Check-in: Central Rockies Colorado
An insider low-down on current Colorado ski conditions. Read More
Paying Homage to a Sierra Classic, the Thunderbolt to Sill Traverse
The Thunderbolt to Sill traverse is one of the most amazing and awe-inspiring adventures for any mountaineer headed to the High Sierra. Read all about this duo’s experience and find your peak in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada… Read More
TMS and Boreas Introduce The Pack Tester Adventure Team!
Tahoe Mountain Sports and Boreas Backpacks team up to introduce their Pack Testing Adventure Team! Who are our courageous seven? What challenges lay before them? Read More
After Summiting Denali, Reflections on Training for the Climb
Brad Miller and Clay Kimmi are back from Denali and reflect on how effective their big mountain training regiment was. Read More
Part 2 Gearing up For Your First Ultra Run – Tahoe Trail Running
This is the second post in a two part series to help newer runners or more seasoned 5k or 10k runners learn about how prepare and gear up for the 30 distance. Read More
Truckee’s Firecracker Mile – July 4th Fun Run
TRUCKEE, CA. — Organizers are expecting up to 600 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to run in front of thousands of cheering spectators in Truckee’s annual Fourth of July Firecracker Mile. The Mile is a family fun … Read More