Jared Manninen
I'm an artist and writer who moved to Tahoe in 2005. My ongoing project is the backcountry blog, Tahoe Trail Guide, where I provide info about hiking, backpacking, xc skiing, and snowshoeing in the Lake Tahoe region. I also offer info about the flora/fauna and history of the area. Tahoe Swag is my line of Lake Tahoe and outdoor-related art and design products.
Highlights:
• US Marine Corps (1992-96)
• Army National Guard (1997-2000)
• BA Technical Writing (1999)
• Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (1999, SOBO)
• Aikido 2nd Degree Black Belt (2013)
• Tahoe Rim Trail Thru-Hiker (2014)
• Great Ski Race 30km (2019 - 176th place out of 361 @ 2:48 on classic skis)
• Wilderness First Responder (2019)
• Tahoe Wildflower Big Year (2019 - 2nd place)
• Leave No Trace Trainer (2020)
• California Naturalist (2020)
• Tahoe Birding Big Year (2021 - 3rd place)
• Tahoe Wildflower Big Year (2022 - 2nd place)
• PSIA Level 3 Cross Country Ski Instructor (2024)
• Tahoe Birding Big Year (2024 - 1st place)
Birds of Lake Tahoe: Reflections on the 2024 Tahoe Big Year (Photos and Audio Presentation)
Outdoor VLOG 86: More Cross-Country Downhill (XCD) at Carson Pass and Getting Over a Cold
Outdoor VLOG 85: Cross-Country Downhill (XCD) in Spring Corn at Carson Pass
Outdoor VLOG 84: Telemark Turns on Backcountry XC Skis at Kirkwood Downhill
Outdoor VLOG 83: April Fools' Day Snowstorm at Lake Tahoe via Backcountry XC Skis
Outdoor VLOG 82: Spring XC Ski Tour to Little Round Top Via Kirkwood XC (Schneider Camp Trailhead)
Button Hook Drill for XC Ski Downhill (Transition From One Edge Set to the Next)
Outdoor VLOG 81: Silent XC Ski Session in a Snowstorm After Work
Step Stem Christie aka Step Telemark for XC Ski Downhill (Survival Skiing in Steep Terrain)
Tahoe Trail Guide Update (2/28/25): 8,000 Subscribers, Telemark and Parallel Turns at the Downhill
Brief Discussion of XC Ski Downhill (and Lots of Telemark and Parallel Turns on Skinny Skis)
Stem/Wedge Christie Turn for XC Ski Downhill (Transition Between Snowplow and Parallel Turn)
Garland Drill for XC Ski Downhill (Counter-Rotation, Angulation, Edge Control, Pressure Control)
Outdoor VLOG 80: Rainy Days and Telemark Turns
Snowplow Turns for XC Skiing Downhill (Part 2)
Snowplow Turns for XC Skiing Downhill (Part 1)
Revisiting a Basic Snowplow for XC Skiing Downhill
Discussing Terrain Management and Combining XC Ski Downhill Techniques
Practice Using Active Feet When XC Skiing Downhill
Practice the Pizza/French Fries Drill When XC Skiing Downhill
Embrace the "Tuck" When XC Skiing Downhill
Tahoe Trail Guide Update (1/6/25): Happy New Year, Tahoe Big Year (2024) is Over, and Kirkwood XC!
Discussion and Movement for Learning Ideal Classic Cross-Country Body Positioning
Physical Cues for Analyzing Your Body Position While Classic Cross-Country Skiing
Working Toward an Ideal Body Position While XC Skiing (aka Go Hug a Tree)
Outdoor VLOG 79: Snowy Hike Followed by My First XC Ski Session for the 2024/25 Winter!
Outdoor VLOG 78: First Snowfall in Tahoe at Lake Level (but not enough on which to xc ski!)
Discussing Roller Skiing for Beginners and Why You Should Wait to Add it to Your XC Ski Training
Outdoor VLOG 77: Three-Sport (Kayak, Roller Ski, Mountain Bike) Summer Day at Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Trail Guide Update (6/2/24): Summer Work, Collecting Firewood, Roller Skiing, and Birding