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 last weekend of July:

• Thursday, August 5, 6pm:

  • Silver State Striders will be running the Relay Peak climb (~8mi) from the Mount Rose summit parking lot.

• Friday, August 6, 12pm:

  • Biggest Little Trail Stewards need to move some materials across town and are looking for a few extra hands to help load and unload the materials into the trailer. RSVP requested. Additional details at the Facebook Event Page.

• Saturday, August 7:

  • Silver State Striders are letting the members organize a long run via their facebook group page. Join the conversation there for more details.

Trail Outlook

The heavy rains on the mountain last weekend have all dried up, but there is a nice crust at the moment that cuts down the moon dust. Temps for the weekend will be up and down depending on the day and wind will be the same way. Calm one day, blustery another. All this may be for naught. National Weather Service Reno is forecasting a shift of the winds tonight (thursday) bringing the heavy smoke back. So breathe it in while we have it and have an indoor backup plan.

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.