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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.

Juniper Peak: An off-trail Adventure

May 1, 2022April 26, 2022 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

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

Captain Pomin Rock

April 1, 2022December 24, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile 2 Comments

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

March 1, 2022December 24, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

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

February 15, 2022March 24, 2022 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

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

February 1, 2022December 24, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

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

January 1, 2022December 24, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

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

December 1, 2021October 23, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

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?

November 1, 2021October 23, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

With the largest amount of open space of all metropolitan areas in the contiguous United States and Read More

Crystal Peak Park

September 1, 2021March 14, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

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

August 1, 2021March 14, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail along the Truckee River provides endless scenic hiking opportunities. This portion of Read More

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