This week’s “Secret Stash” tip is for those who won’t allow the cold to keep them from having some fun

Jake Sunderland, reno.com and tahoe.com
February 18, 2008

Whether you ski, snowboard, fish, hike, bike, kayak, swim, go to the beach, gamble, take pictures, eat, drink or go to concerts and shows, there is always one place that is the locals’ favorite. But not everyone is lucky enough to know that secret. Enter “The Secret Stash,” our series designed to help you get the insider scoop on where to find the best of the best.

This week we spoke with Ted Varney, lead kayak guide at Sierra Adventures, Wendy Lautner assistant editor at tahoe.com and local pro Macy Burnham talk about the basics of winter kayaking in the Truckee River Whitewater Park in downtown Reno. Check out the video to hear what about the type of gear you need to get on the water when it’s cold outside, and don’t forget to checkout dreamflows.com to check out the river’s flow before you get on the water.



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