After flowing 121 miles, the Truckee River makes its final stand before its terminus at the southern tip of Pyramid Lake. The river here slowly meanders through twisting Read More
Author: Christopher and Elizabeth Barile
Christopher and Elizabeth Barile have developed a passion for the natural world through hiking. They have hiked thousands of miles together while carrying their two young children on their backs. In addition to summiting over 150 peaks in the Greater Reno area, Christopher and Elizabeth have visited 40 U.S. national parks. Some of their other favorite outdoor activities include backpacking, camping, snowshoeing, and birding. Both Christopher and Elizabeth have advanced degrees in chemistry from Stanford University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Christopher is a chemistry professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Elizabeth is an artist and educator.
"Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes From Sage to Snow" will be in bookstores and everywhere online April 5, 2022.
Captain Pomin Rock
When we first moved to Reno, we were hesitant to ever visit Lake Tahoe in the summer. The walls of people at a beach or hundreds of people on a Read More
Azalea and Flora Lakes
The Donner Summit area is home to a series of alpine lakes that are readily accessible off the Interstate 80 corridor. Read More
101 Scenic Drives to Hiking Trailheads Less than Two Hours from Reno
The 101 free maps listed below were hand-built by Tom Herbertson, based on the driving directions provided by Elizabeth and Christopher in their book Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes From Sage to Snow published by Imbrifex Books in Read More
Kumiva Peak: One of Many Isolated Hiking Adventures in Northern Nevada
If you are like us, sometimes you just want to get away it from all. It is a wonderful feeling to escape from roads, people, and Read More
Mount Elwell in the Lost Sierras
If you are a fan of backcountry lakes, the Lakes Basin Recreation Area in the Lost Sierras is a must-see destination. Even though Read More
The Rim to Reno Trail: An Exploration Deep in the Backcountry of Mount Rose Wilderness
Living in Reno, we have explored almost all of the trails in Mount Rose Wilderness, which is probably the most Read More
What is the best city in the U.S. for hiking?
With the largest amount of open space of all metropolitan areas in the contiguous United States and Read More
Crystal Peak Park
A hike through Crystal Peak Park along the Truckee River is a great family-friendly adventure all year Read More
Verdi’s Tahoe-Pyramid Trail
The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail along the Truckee River provides endless scenic hiking opportunities. This portion of Read More
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