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By Quincy Koetz

Pyramid Peak, Lake Tahoe Hike/Climb

Written on September 20, 2020

Pyramid Peak (9,984') is the tallest summit of Tahoe's Crystal Range. Previously a bit of a bushwhack, a nice class I-II route has developed over the years.

Round Top Hike/Climb near Lake Tahoe

Written on September 6, 2020

After hiking nearby Thunder Mountain, I had at least half a day left of light so I went on bagging peaks. Round Top is a prominent, long extinct volcano in the far flung wilderness between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. Thankfully, access is pretty easy off the Carson Pass Highway/CA-88. Although a short hike...

Hiking Mt Jefferson, Nevada

Written on August 16, 2020

Nevada’s Mount Jefferson is one of the most significant summits of the Great Basin and, for that matter, all of Nevada. This strikingly prominent summit dominates the hinterlands of Nye County. Mt Jefferson is therefore rarely climbed except by dedicated and tenacious peakbaggers. Thankfully, its not too difficult of a hike. However, its not ...