If you’re going to start backcountry skiing in Tahoe this winter, there are a few things you should know before setting off on the skin track. First, gear. A backcountry setup is not simply skis, boots, poles and skins. It also includes a beacon, probe and...
If you were to compare the ski world to academics, Chamonix might be Stanford, a place where ski innovators thrive and boundary-pushers shred impossibly steep lines. Austria’s St. Anton, and the nearby Bundessportsheim, in particular, would be the Oxford of skiing—steeped in tradition and dedicated...
Mountain-lovers who have long since mastered skiing or snowboarding tend to follow the same natural progression—hanging up the resort gear for a touring setup and heading out to explore far beyond the lifts....
The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the Truckee River in its 114-mile journey from mountains to desert...
One of the many reasons golf is such a beloved game is that people can play, and play well, at any age. But as we all inevitably grow older, our pre-round warmups become more and more important....
When I talk to women of all ages, I find that one of the biggest barriers to getting into golf is finding time for it. Time is tough because we all feel like we are running out of it and just don’t have enough. We...
Golfing at high elevation can be fun—with some added distance—but can also create challenges for those who are not used to the difference. For those who watch the PGA Tour on TV, the WGC-Mexico Championship tournament is held at nearly 10,000 feet in elevation....
Has this ever happened to you? You walk up to a shot and see the green surrounded by water or bunkers. Suddenly, your heart starts beating a little faster, your palms get sweaty and you tense up, leading to a poor shot that leaves your...
Since Lake Tahoe’s circumnavigating trail officially opened in 2001—after 17 years of work and more than 200,000 volunteer hours—the Tahoe Rim Trail Association has always served as its biggest promoter. But times have changed....
In September 2013, I planned to paddle around Lake Tahoe the classy way. Along with Amie Engerbretson and Lauren Bobowski, we arranged to take our time camping, staying at hotels and paddling between various lakeside eateries. We wanted to enjoy the serenity of lakeside living...