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.
Learn MoreShop our Summer Staff Picks!
Shop the collections
Every staff member has their own collection of staff picks. We've also grouped picks by category: Climb Picks, Run Picks, Hike & Camp Picks, Footwear Picks, and Nutrition Picks.
Read the articles
Every Alpenglow Educator has written a full-length article detailing each of their staff picks. Get to know the staff and read deep-dives into their top picks.
Come chat with us
Staff picks are the online equivalent of our favorite customer question, "What would you recommend?" Come to Alpenglow Sports or give us a call at (530)583-6917 and ask!
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415 North Lake Boulevard
415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States
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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.
Meet the StaffJoin 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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Gear Reviews
The new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro: The best just got better.
We tested the new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro boot in a variety of snow conditions alongside Tecnica's pro athletes to learn about each of the new improvements and asses the performance uphill and down...
Testing the new Raide Research LF40 Ski Mountaineering Pack
We test the features and functionality of the new Raide Research LF 40 Ski Mountaineering pack. We recommend this pack as a daily carry with a compelling feature set for your biggest days when need...
Introducing the New Dynafit Ridge Pro boot
Learn about Dynafit's new no-compromise 1,250 gram backcountry boot. We are excited to see new capabilities and technologies in a lightweight ski boot that charges hard. Learn more about the new Ri...
Layering Guides
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 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...
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...
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Introducing the Ridge Pro Boot!
Read our article to see why this might just be THE backcountry boot of the season!
Ridge Pro Boot
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We are lakeside in Tahoe City! We've been in the same spot for almost 50 years and we're not going anywhere.
415 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
info@alpenglowsports.com
530-583-6917