Wintry Mix

• It’s like the sunshine wanted to give us a nice hug before walking away. And goodness this week is going to be different. Monday night will see high elevation dusting and a bit of wetting at trailheads. Currently it doesn’t look like enough will come down to make the trails fragile as much as just damp the for a tacky Tuesday. Wednesday night brings the bigger storm and the possibility for up to an inch of snow at trailhead level. This storm is currently expected to roll in during daylight hours on Wednesday but the bulk of it is expected in the wee hours Thursday. Monday’s storm is not expected to bring the wind, but Wednesday will have a good bluster starting around midday. All of this is to say, best conditions will be in the first half of the week and generally in the mornings. Pack layers and extra food and let people know when and where you’re heading since we are getting into a more active pattern that can catch us by surprise.

Sierra Vista Pump Track Fundraising

• It’s time to go round and round and up and down. And I’m not talking about trying to find parking at Keystone on a Saturday. I’m talking PUMP TRACK! Yup, after the survey results about Sierra Vista Park were so clearly in favor, the fundraising is ongoing. To donate and for more information, click through to the GoFundMe site.

Youth Job Training Opportunity

• Reno Bike Project has begun recruitment for the upcoming FutureCycle cohort, to begin in January 2022. Specifically, the organization is looking for six youth, ages 16-24. Preferred candidates are those who think bikes can change lives, are interested in teaching, aren’t afraid to get dirty or afraid of a challenge, communicate well, are curious and excited to learn, and are fully COVID-19 vaccinated. Applications are due by December 20. Link for more info: https://renobikeproject.org/program/futurecycle/

This Week’s Events

• Tuesday, December 7:

  • 5:45pm

    • Silver State Striders will be running at Bartlett Ranch Regional park. Departing from the Huffaker school parking lot, there are hilly 5 and 7.5 mile options. Lights and reflective attire required. More details on their website.

• Wednesday, December 8:

  • 5:00pm

    • Reno Del Fuegos are riding a dirt loop from the Rancho San Rafael softball fields. Lights and warm layers required. Inquire with Michael Morris via their FB Group page for meetup location.

• Thursday, December 9:

  • 5:30-6:30pm

    • Trail Karma Opportunity! Online public meeting regarding the Carcione and Canepa Ranch master trails plan. This is the properties spanning the river from the Mogul off ramp and will connect Belli Ranch/Mogul with the Tom Cooke trail network and Hole-in-the-Wall. Details including zoom link at Washoe County’s website here.

  • 5:45pm

    • Silver State Striders are running hills in the old southwest. Meeting at Eclipse Running on Lakeside. Lights and reflective attire required. More details on their website.

• Saturday, December 11:

  • 8:00am

    • Silver State Striders are firing up the long runs again. 13 and 18 mile options starting from Pinehaven above Caughlin Ranch. More details on their Facebook Group Page.

• Sunday, December 12:

  • 8:00am

    • Muscle Powered Carson city will be road riding from Fremont Elementary School.

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!