Peavine: Jewel in the back yard The reaction was common when it comes to Peavine Peak. A trail runner in the Silver State 50-mile race in May had just finished spending the better part of six hours running up and down Peavine. Tired and dusty, Carl Freeman, a runner from Kensington, Calif.
Mountain Mutt: August 29, 2007
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Giddy up, partner, for a different kind of ride: While Lake Tahoe seems best known for its many ski resorts, it could also be said that the high-mountain cirque is also a horseback riding Mecca.
Mountain Mutt: August 22, 2007
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Tahoe Rim Trail: A little taste of heaven Tim Twietmeyer knows a little about the Tahoe Rim Trail. Two years ago, he ran, hiked and, toward the end, walked the entire 165-mile distance in a record time of 46 hours.
Mountain Mutt: August 15, 2007
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No matter what you ride, there's a bike and a club for you: Almost since the advent of the wheel, humans have been trying to find better ways to roll across the earth's surface; bicycling is no exception.
Mountain Mutt: August 8, 2007
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Touring Tahoe by kayak: Take yourself, or take a tour of the lake's crystal blue waters. Folks looking to experience a peaceful view of Lake Tahoe's blue will find the seat of a kayak a great place to start.
Mountain Mutt: August 1, 2007
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Is there such a thing as blister-proof feet? Treating your feet with thought and care shouldn’t be something that you do after you’ve spent several hours hiking or running. Before any trail activity, decide how best to ensure that your feet don’t end up taking a beating.
Mountain Mutt: July 25, 2007
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Summer rafting on the Truckee River: It’s summertime, and high thermostats draw scores of wilting Lake Tahoe and Reno visitors to the cooling water. And yes, lakes are everywhere in the Sierra - but consider the rivers, too.
Mountain Mutt: July 18, 2007
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Keystone Canyon rises only about 400 feet during the first two miles or so; but it is during this first section that the senses come alive.
Mountain Mutt: July 11, 2007
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Navigating the Truckee River: Looking to ride a frothier stretch of water than Lake Tahoe's postcard-perfect, placid blue? Consider the Truckee River, which drains the Lake starting at Tahoe City and empties into Pyramid Lake east of Reno.
Mountain Mutt: June 27, 2007
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Jones Whites Creek Loop: Great views, tough climbs make for winning combination