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Having worked in a rental shop at a cross-country ski resort in North Lake Tahoe and at an outdoor store that sold and rented cross-country ski gear in South Lake Tahoe, I was often asked by customers, “Since I’m new to cross-country skiing what type of skis should I buy?” Seems like a basic enough…
Although I have tons of experience backpacking throughout the year, I’ve only winter camped a handful of times. In March of 2016, I completed my first cross-country ski overnight tour. The route I skied was only 13 total miles (split up over two days), but I had such a blast that I planned to complete…
Traveling through Lake Tahoe’s backcountry is always rewarding because the experience never fails to offer stunning views and plenty of character building opportunities. However, adventuring in the Lake Tahoe region during the winter presents additional obstacles (literally and figuratively) that you must overcome in order to return home safely. The following considerations may seem excessive…