Trail Outlook: Ice + Sunshine = Mud Round 2

• Much like last week, if you want to head up Peavine this week, make it really early in the morning. The freeze thaw cycle this week will make for hard frozen trails in the mornings but total peanut butter by midday and afternoon. Most actual drying will be limited to fully sun exposed portions of hillside with plenty of snow remaining even in partial shade aspects. That means no trail segment on the mountain is expected to dry enough this week. 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.

This Week’s Events

• Tuesday, January 31:

• 5:45 pm

  • Silver State Striders are running the Sparks Marina loop starting from the Scheels parking lot. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. The loop is around 2 miles and you can run as many laps as you like. Given the dark and snow, 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.

• Wednesday, February 01:

  • 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 02:

  • 5:45 pm

    • Silver State Striders will be running 7 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.

• Friday, February 03:

  • 7:30 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.

• Saturday, February 04:

  • 9:00 am

    • Silver State Striders will be running 20ish miles of trail with plenty of hills starting and ending at the Cool Firestation trailhead in Cool, California. If you don’t want to drive over the hills, you can also coordinate local runs via their social media. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

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!