Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 02/13-02/20, 2023
Trail Outlook: Drying Wind then Dry Cold
The silver lining to writing the trail forecast late this week is seeing how little snow fell with this fast hitting storm and how much moisture was pulled from the soil due to non stop high wind since Monday evening. No appreciable new snow landed and the moisture in the soil and snow remaining has dropped considerably. Overnight lows this week are expected to be cold enough to freeze the ground hard and highs will only start to creep back into warmish by the end of the week. If you have the gear for cold trail activity, these next few mornings could be a beautiful time to get out. Sunny spots will begin to melt and mud up by morning, but earlier then that should have very firm trails and bitingly brisk air. If you do get out in the cold, remember to layer properly to avoid hypothermia as sweat soaks clothing and chills quickly.
Because all trail segments are still criss crossed with active drainages and snow drifts, I’m not going to change to overall region forecast of snow, ice, or mud, but as trail reports come in regarding clear sections, I may update it.
Up top, Nevada Nordic grooms trails in the trees to the West of Tahoe Meadows for public usage. The trails are primarily designed for cross country skiing, but are also great for snow shoes and fat bikes. If you are not skiing, it’s kind to the skate and classic skiers if you only use the right third of the trail. For more information and the latest grooming reports, check out their Facebook Group page linked here.
Local Bike Industry Job Opening
The Reno Bike Project is looking to hire a bike riding instructor. The position will be working primarily with youth learners and requires being comfortable riding on roads with traffic. This is a great organization to work for on a mission to build a better bike community in the Truckee Meadows. For more information you can contact RBP through their website, RenoBikeProject.org, or follow them on Instagram @RenoBikeProject.
This Week’s Events
Tuesday, February 14:
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders are running from Huffaker school through Bartley Ranch park. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. This run will be the 5ish mile loop and headlamps and reflective clothing are a must. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
Wednesday, February 15:
6:45 pm
Bike Night Reno will be rolling out a hardy group of riders of all kinds from the Space Whale in Downtown. As their name suggests, this is a night ride so lights are required. Whether it’s a simple headlamp and taillight or full on burner bike light-splosion is entirely up to you. Expect it to be cold and wet so dress appropriately. This is a mostly flat road ride friendly to all wheeled contraptions at an extremely social pace. For more information, follow @bikenightreno on instagram.
Thursday, February 16:
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders will be running 7 - 10 ish miles of hills starting and ending at Eclipse Running (Moana & Lakeside). Headlamps, traction devices, and reflective clothing are a must. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
6:00 pm
The Reno Hustle will roll 24ish mostly flat paved miles starting and ending at the Wells Fargo parking lot at California Ave and Arlington Blvd. This is a social paced ride open to all. Bring lights, dress for the cold, and a be prepared to fix your own flats. For more information follow @therenohustle on Instagram.
Saturday, February 18:
8:00 am
Silver State Striders will be running 18ish miles of dirt and paved road with some serious climbs starting and ending at the bottom of Toll Road and doing the VC Highlands loop out and back. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
8:30 am
Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno and Northern Nevada Bikepacking are teaming up to bring you Coffee Outside. This week’s morning cup of micro-adventure on bikes will meet at Plumas Park. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.
If you are swapping the running and riding for a little back country sliding, check out the latest avalanche conditions over at Sierra Avalanche Center. Heat cycles and ridgetop winds can make for very localized hazards. Knowing where to look and when to stay home can make the difference of coming home.
That’s what’s on my radar at the moment. If you know of something I missed or is coming soon, send me an email and it might get listed. See you outside!
All portions of the Peavine trail network are expected to have significant snow, ice, and/or mud this week. February 14, 2023.