Lake Tahoe
August 1-5, 2020
Day 1
You will fly into the Reno airport and enjoy a complimentary shuttle ride through the valley and up the long and winding road into the Sierras where the desert landscape will gradually give way to dense Ponderosa pine trees. Up and over the crest, breathtaking Lake Tahoe appears, nestled like a sparkling jewel in the peaks. This first afternoon and evening will be spent getting to know one another over a home-cooked meal, settling into our spacious accommodations and playing icebreaker games. We’ll go over our itinerary to address any questions as well.
Day 2
We will start our day with a morning run around a picturesque lake; a stunningly serene product of Tahoe’s annual snowfall. This is a gently rolling road run in the majestic forest that borders the lake and, on a still, calm morning, features incredible, mirror-like reflections of the rugged mountains on the other side of the lake. After the run, we will take a short but very scenic drive up and around the southwest side of the lake to Tahoe’s famed Emerald Bay where we will kayak to our hearts content before enjoying a picnic lunch in this second-most photographed place in America. A relaxed afternoon will be followed by a post-dinner talk on training, recovery and nutrition.
You will fly into the Reno airport and enjoy a complimentary shuttle ride through the valley and up the long and winding road into the Sierras where the desert landscape will gradually give way to dense Ponderosa pine trees. Up and over the crest, breathtaking Lake Tahoe appears, nestled like a sparkling jewel in the peaks. This first afternoon and evening will be spent getting to know one another over a home-cooked meal, settling into our spacious accommodations and playing icebreaker games. We’ll go over our itinerary to address any questions as well.
Day 2
We will start our day with a morning run around a picturesque lake; a stunningly serene product of Tahoe’s annual snowfall. This is a gently rolling road run in the majestic forest that borders the lake and, on a still, calm morning, features incredible, mirror-like reflections of the rugged mountains on the other side of the lake. After the run, we will take a short but very scenic drive up and around the southwest side of the lake to Tahoe’s famed Emerald Bay where we will kayak to our hearts content before enjoying a picnic lunch in this second-most photographed place in America. A relaxed afternoon will be followed by a post-dinner talk on training, recovery and nutrition.
Day 3
We’ll change things up on our third day, heading north to the Truckee River trail that curves gently downhill beside (you guessed it) the Truckee River. This unique corner of Tahoe’s rich landscape brings history with it as well, and after our run we will wander through the Olympic Village and feast our eyes on the still-burning torch of the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympic Games. We’ll return home for lunch, but find ourselves right back out for a short afternoon hike to yet another of Tahoe’s spectacular scenic views where we will work up an appetite for dinner at a local restaurant in town.
Day 4
Our morning run is sure to be a camp favorite as we lace up and explore the famous Tahoe Flume Trail! This moderately challenging run features hills that lift you high above the water as you travel on foot between impressive rock formations. Be sure to grab a photo or two! Our afternoon treat will be a trip to the pristine east shore of Tahoe, where cove after cove cradles the clear water and round boulders that most think of when Tahoe comes to mind. We will don our snorkel gear and splash right on in to the cool water or lounge back on the warm sand with a good book. Dinner will be followed by a training talk and what better way to end this final night of camp than with a trip to a local brewery!
Day 5
It’s time for our prediction run! Surrender your watch for this two-mile prediction run starting at South Lake’s Camp Richardson. This is not a race! Just a chance to see who can come closest to their predicted time, even if you just predict two miles at your typical easy pace! Remember those altitude conversions, because the camper closest to their predicted time will win a prize! Then it’s back home for breakfast and goodbyes. All good things must come to an end and though we say farewell, we will take with us memories and friendships to last a lifetime
We’ll change things up on our third day, heading north to the Truckee River trail that curves gently downhill beside (you guessed it) the Truckee River. This unique corner of Tahoe’s rich landscape brings history with it as well, and after our run we will wander through the Olympic Village and feast our eyes on the still-burning torch of the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympic Games. We’ll return home for lunch, but find ourselves right back out for a short afternoon hike to yet another of Tahoe’s spectacular scenic views where we will work up an appetite for dinner at a local restaurant in town.
Day 4
Our morning run is sure to be a camp favorite as we lace up and explore the famous Tahoe Flume Trail! This moderately challenging run features hills that lift you high above the water as you travel on foot between impressive rock formations. Be sure to grab a photo or two! Our afternoon treat will be a trip to the pristine east shore of Tahoe, where cove after cove cradles the clear water and round boulders that most think of when Tahoe comes to mind. We will don our snorkel gear and splash right on in to the cool water or lounge back on the warm sand with a good book. Dinner will be followed by a training talk and what better way to end this final night of camp than with a trip to a local brewery!
Day 5
It’s time for our prediction run! Surrender your watch for this two-mile prediction run starting at South Lake’s Camp Richardson. This is not a race! Just a chance to see who can come closest to their predicted time, even if you just predict two miles at your typical easy pace! Remember those altitude conversions, because the camper closest to their predicted time will win a prize! Then it’s back home for breakfast and goodbyes. All good things must come to an end and though we say farewell, we will take with us memories and friendships to last a lifetime