hiking Tag

03 May McKissick Canyon

Posted at 11:58h in Middle of Nowhere, Middle of Nowhere 0 Comments

A 3-mile hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain, the trail up Mckissick Canyon leads to a stunning view over the Winnemucca Valley, with rock-scrambling access to the peaks of the Dogskin Range....

04 Nov Church’s Pond

Posted at 23:03h in Reno-Tahoe, Reno-Tahoe 2 Comments

This small snow-melt basin below Mt. Rose was named for James Church, the University of Nevada Reno professor who in 1909 devised a way to determine the water content of mountain snow....

29 Sep Atop Mt. Tallac

Posted at 14:44h in Nearly Nevada, Nearly Nevada 0 Comments

Mt. Tallac, at 9,735', is one of the tallest peaks surrounding Lake Tahoe. From its peak the climber can enjoy the rare, uninterrupted panoramic view of 360 degrees. ...