Alpenglow Sports

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Dave Nettle's Winter Speaker Series

Dave Nettle, cofounder of the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series, and often touted as one of the best storytellers alive, rounds out our 19th annual season with his presentation of "Patagonia: A Climber’s Journey Shaped by Wind and Stone"

When Dave is on stage, he makes you feel as if he is a dear friend hanging out in your living room, sharing stories from his latest adventures. Equal parts humorous, educational, honest, and encouraging, he leaves you with the urge to travel, and the sheer excitement that only adventure can induce.

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Who are we?

Your specialty gear shop for backcountry adventures on snow, dirt, and rock

We curate gear from trusted brands so that you can ski, climb, hike, and run with confidence. We test new gear each season, looking for exceptional products and brands that deliver the best quality.

What we do

I think people derive happiness not from things, but from experiences and relationships. Our whole business centers around giving back to the community.

Brendan Madigan, Owner

Exceptional Service, Knowledgeable Staff

Alpenglow Sports provides locals and visitors with inspiration, local knowledge, and the best gear to enjoy Lake Tahoe's outdoor adventures. We take pride in being community-minded, responsible recreationalists who bring backcountry, nordic, and trail running expertise to North Lake Tahoe and beyond.

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Inspiring others to do what inspires them

Join our Mountain Running Club or come to a Winter Speaker Series to hear amazing stories and connect with likeminded community. Everything we do connects our customers to knowledge that you can use to engage deeply with your outdoor pursuits.

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Layering Guides

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A rack of insulated outer layers hangs at Alpenglow Sports

Why we use an insulated outer layer

An insulated outer layer is a single ski jacket that includes waterproofing and insulation. An insulated outer layer replaces your hardshell and midlayer and serves as the outer most layer in your ...

A skier wears a softshell jacket while backcountry skiing

Softshell jackets, explained

A softshell is a breathable, performance-oriented jacket or pant that achieves weather resistance without the need of a waterproof membrane. Softshells are often minimalistic, made with lightweight...

John Munson demonstrates a softshell layering system for backcountry skiing

How to layer for backcountry skiing

Alpenglow Sports has been outfitting our customers for backcountry travel for almost 50 years. Learn how we combine technical fabrics, insulation, and waterproofing into an effective layering syste...

Boots On the Ground!

We're quickly selling out of the most anticipated ski boots of the season! Snag a pair before they're gone!

Tecnica

Zero G Tour Pro

"This boot fires me up because it has such a great fit, skis so well, walks great, and it's about the lightest boot in its category. To have all those things put together, really makes a standout boot." Alpenglow Sports Ski Buyer Jeff Dostie

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Dynafit

Ridge Pro

Mens and Womens! The Ridge Pro boot is a 1,250 gram boot that flexes at an impressive 120. The boot achieves a full 70 degrees of cuff rotation with a three-piece, two buckle design. The shell is carbon-loaded Grilamid with a Vibram Traction Grip sole. With a last width of 101mm, this boot is narrower than Dynafit's other offerings but still more accommodating than most other boots in this category.

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Scarpa

TX Pro

Update January 2025: We are unfortunately sold out of all men's TX pro boots except size 30 & 31. We were lucky to have restocked our most popular womens sizes! We will keep you posted if we are able to get more.

Bringing modern AT features to the classic tele style! The new TX Pro weighs just 1,500 grams, has an exceptional 62° range of motion, and a generous 102mm last.

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The Shoes that Match Your Values

The new Norda 001 and Norda 002 are sustainable, durable, and high performance. Read our article to learn everything you need to know about these impressive new shoes.

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Gear Reviews

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Coming Soon: Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody

The Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody is designed for hiking, but Alpenglow Sports is declaring something else: This is among the best softshell jackets for backcountry skiing.

Arc'teryx Rush Softshell Pants: A Pant for Everyday

Skin up, ski down, do it again. Perfect for high-output backcountry laps, the Rush Softshell pants deliver light weather protection, thermal comfort, breathability, and freedom to move.

Meet the Rab Borealis

When it comes to outdoor pursuits like backcountry skiing, having the right gear can make all the difference. Among the essential pieces of equipment is the s...

Women's Product Reviews

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Why Choose the Osprey Sopris 30?

Why Choose the Osprey Sopris 30 Backpack Over the Competition? Backcountry skiing requires a high level of preparation, skill, and the right gear. Having...