Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Minden-Gardnerville.
These trips are tailored for every type of hiker, and many are suited for mountain bikers. This new edition features 26 new hikes and all updated content.
Table of Contents:
Overview MapAcknowledgments
Preface
Introducing the Tahoe-Reno Area
Comfort, Safety, & Etiquette
Using this Book
Overview of Hikes
The Hikes by Area
- Graeagle and Sierra City
- Truckee, Donner City, and Vicinity
- North Tahoe
- West Tahoe
- Southwest Tahoe
- South Tahoe
- East Tahoe
- Echo Summit and South Fork American River
- Mt. Rose and the Carson Range
- Kit Carson Country
- Reno-Sparks and Carson City
Best Trips by Theme
Recommended Reading
Agencies and Information Sources
Local Trails and Conservation Organizations
Index
About the Author
About the Author :
Mike White was raised in the southeast suburbs of Portland, Oregon, in the shadow of Mt. Hood (whenever the Pacific Northwest skies cleared enough to allow such things as shadows). As a teenager, Mike began hiking, backpacking, and climbing in the Cascades of Oregon and Washington, and he honed his outdoor skills while attending Seattle Pacific University. After acquiring a B.A. in political science, Mike and his new wife, Robin, relocated to the high desert of Reno, Nevada, from where he discovered the joys of exploring the Sierra Nevada.
After leaving his last "real" job, Mike began a full-time writing career. He is the author or coauthor of 19 outdoor guides, including award-winning books "Top Trails Lake Tahoe" and "50 Classic Hikes in Nevada." Mike also has contributed to "Sunset and Backpacker" magazines and the "Reno Gazette Journal" newspaper. A former community college instructor, Mike is also a popular featured speaker for outdoor groups.
