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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.

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 2 Comments

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

Easy, Secluded Loop North of Reno: Quail Loop

July 1, 2021March 13, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

Warm up your legs in the sagebrush foothills of the Petersen Range, and enjoy the chatter of quails and Read More

Beautiful hike outside Carson City: Hot Springs Mountain

June 1, 2021March 13, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

Explore the foothills of the rugged Pine Nut Mountains with this climb of Hot Springs Mountain. Enjoy majestic views Read More

Hike to the top of Slide Mountain

May 1, 2021March 13, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile 1 Comment

Hike to the top of a ski resort in the summer for outstanding views of Mount Rose Wilderness and Washoe Valley Read More

Short leg-burn in the desert of Reno: Lock Benchmark

April 1, 2021June 22, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile Leave a comment

This hike is a brief, but steep climb to an exposed desert summit with wide views of the lower Truckee River basin. Read More

A Wonderland of Trails and Sights

March 15, 2021March 17, 2021 Christopher and Elizabeth Barile 1 Comment

Centered in the Truckee Meadows at the interface of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin Desert, Reno-Sparks is one of the most scenic Read More

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  • Hiking and Dispersed Camping on Long Road Trips with Kids
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Jacks Valley
  • Juniper Peak: An off-trail Adventure
  • Captain Pomin Rock

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