Announcing the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series!

Presented by North Tahoe Chamber

Five Inspiring Athletes

The season begins with professional snowboarder, Leanne Pelosi(12/12/24), followed by Kimmy Fasani(1/2/25), Greg Hill(1/24/25), Angela Hawse(2/7/25), and Dave Nettle(2/28/25).

Five Nonprofit Beneficiaries

For the 2024-25 season, the nonprofit beneficiaries include the Scotty Lapp Foundation, Lake Tahoe Waterman Association, Courage Project, Headwaters Science Institute, and TAMBA.

Five Incredible Giveaways

The legendary Alpenglow Sports giveaways are made possible by our generous event sponsors and the athlete's brand sponsors. We giveaway nearly $20,000 in prizes at each show.

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Leanne Pelosi's Winter Speaker Series

Life doesn’t always follow the path we expect—sometimes it zigs when we thought it would zag. In this engaging talk, professional snowboarder and filmmaker Leanne Pelosi shares how she navigated the twists and turns of her journey from transitioning out of a soccer career to pushing boundaries in the backcountry and embracing the duality of motherhood and passion. Through powerful stories of resilience, risk-taking, and community, Leanne offers lessons learned in the mountains that can inspire us all to embrace the unknown, carve our own path, and uplift others along the way.

Event Details

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 Dec 1, 2024: We are unfortunately sold out of all TX pro boots except 30. We will keep you posted if we are able to get more.

Brining modern AT convenience 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 Last of the Slipper HD

Hardboot splitboarding was defined by the Phantom Slipper HD, with it's feather-light weight, impressive range of motion, and tunable ride feel. Phantom recently discontinued all boot production and we are proud to have some of the last production boots.

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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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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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Gear Reviews

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The new Zero G Tour Pro boot from Tecnica

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...

The new Raide Research LF 40 Pack

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...

The new Dynafit Ridge Pro backcountry ski boot demonstrates it's forward cuff rotation

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

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Meet the Rab Borealis

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 softshell ja...

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...

Introducing the Ridge Pro Boot!

Read our article to see why this might just be THE backcountry boot of the season!

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415 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145

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Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm

info@alpenglowsports.com
530-583-6917