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[caption id="attachment_9454" align="alignleft" width="547"] Osprey Packs Women's Raven 10 Mountain Bike Backpack[/caption] WOW! I just bought my first ever hydration pack for mountain biking and I picked a winner. The Raven 10 by Osprey is built specifically for women so that it fits close to your body. The Raven comes in one size, but with the generous adjusting waist...

[caption id="attachment_9532" align="alignnone" width="650"] This Way, picking up a pair of Black Diamond Trekking Poles at Granite Chief.[/caption] This Way - More than a direction "This way, this way", a hiker up the trail called out.  The young dentist from Korea adjusted his direction, gave a blushing smile, and thanked the other hiker.  "That would not have been a good start...

Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers are facing deep snow packs and raging waters Our well documented 2016-17 winter brought many benefits to California, but Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers are finding that the snow pack is dramatically impacting their efforts in the Sierra.  The tremendous amount of snow that fell months ago still has mountain passes packed deep.  High elevation...

SUP Surftech Demo, SUP Yoga, Pancakes Trifecta Admission:  FREE! When:  Saturday | July 22nd | 7am to 11am Where:  Boca Reservoir's East Side - Left turn 1.6 Miles Past Dam - Look for sign off main road turn off Stand up paddle board, yoga, pancakes - an awesome way to start the...

[caption id="attachment_9391" align="aligncenter" width="612"] Ski die-hard ... bringing in your next year's Rossi Hero WC boots for custom mod at Granite Chief Ski & Mtn Shop, in June![/caption] Granite Chief - We Know Ski Die-hard Do your friends consider you a ski die-hard? Do you see summer as a mere intermission between one winter and the next?  Sure summer days warm...

[caption id="attachment_9385" align="alignright" width="523"] Thru-hiking the PCT - hiker Hamlet restocks at Granite Chief, in Truckee, CA.[/caption] Planning, Determination, and Good Will For those who go the route of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, neither wind, nor rain, or in our case this summer, a deep defrosting snow pack, will stop the determined hiker. Hamlet, his trail name, stopped into Granite...

Ultra Endurance Record Holder Zach Bitter and the Altra Shoes Crew visit Granite Chief Ski & Mtn Shop [caption id="attachment_9367" align="alignleft" width="701"] You couldn't miss the Altra van parked in front of Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop.[/caption] Zach Bitter and the Altra Running shoes crew stopped by Granite Chief Ski & Moutain Shop yesterday.  A huge Granite Chief thanks...

[caption id="attachment_9347" align="alignright" width="560"] Celebrating its 10 year anniversary of community service, Johnny is back in his favorite location, at the parking base of Snowshed Wall, Donner Summit.[/caption] Donner Summit News Flash The Granite Chief Ski and Mountain Shop outhouse, more affectionately known as “Johnny”, returns for the 10th year at Donner Summit. “Spring scents are in the air, and...

Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hikers - 'tis the season for those who started on the southern tip of the iconic trail, to be making their way into Tahoe / Truckee. [caption id="attachment_9355" align="alignleft" width="700"] Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hiker Saunter stops into Granite Chief Ski and Mtn Shop for a map check and conversation.[/caption] One such hiker, "Saunter", stopped...

Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop When:  June 21st, Wednesday, @ 5:30pm Where:  Martis Creek Trailhead & Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop What:  5k Martis Creek Loop Trail Run (5:30pm)  &  Ultra Endurance Runner Zach Bitter Talk, Tacos, Beer, Wine, and Raffle Prizes at Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop (7:00pm-8:15pm) Details and...