Weekend Outlook 7/22-7/25, 2021

RTC’s new FlexRide route runs between Galena and Incline Village/Sand Harbor. $5 one-way for all drops except Sand Harbor (+$2 to cover park entry). Multiple drop-off/pickup locations up on the mountain. And the vans have bike racks. ;) More details at the link. You have to call RTC to book this ride and if you want to take your bikes, book early. There are six seats on the bus but only 2 bike racks.

Weekend Events:

Here are the events that are on the radar for the fourth weekend of July:

• Thursday, July 22, 5:45pm:

  • Silver State Striders thursday night run is off this week.

• Saturday, July 24, 7am:

  • Trail Karma Opportunity: Eclipse Running and Reno Running Co in collaboration with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful are holding a trail cleanup event at the Hunter Creek Trail. Coffee and cleanup materials supplied. Just show up to pickup. More details on their Facebook Event Page.

• Saturday, July 24:

  • Silver State Striders saturday morning run is off this week.

Trail Outlook

Going to stay out of the triple digits this weekend but only just. On top of the heat, watch the air quality. Winds can shift and fill the valley so if you’re unsure, check the AQI forecast. Outside of that, the weather looks amazing. Bluebird days and the evening breeze will even be a bit lighter. Get it while it’s good. We all know how smoke season can lock us in at a flip of the wind.

As always, if you get out on the mountain, submit a trail report and let us know how it is. I’ll update the front page as reports come in.

Pyrocumulous cloud rising above the Tamarack Fire June 18, 2021. Credit: AlertWildfire.org