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Our family does 2 baking traditions, making honeycomb and the cookie factory. My wife Nicole has honeycomb perfected, where she makes the dense crunch inner comb (very delicate to get the temperatures correct!), and then dips the chunks in dark chocolate. It has become a holiday for us to send it to all of our family. We also do what we call the cookie factory, where we make 8-10 rounds of sugar cookies in all kinds of holiday shapes. Then our family sits and ices the cookies at the counter, while sprinkles, flour, and laughter fly everywhere. It's a big...

On Yvon Chouinard’s announcement to donate Patagonia’s profits to environmental activism – and why Tahoe Trail Bar is prouder than ever to be a part of 1% For The Planet Last week, Patagonia founder and co-creator of the 1% For The Planet collective Yvon Chouinard announced that he would be donating Patagonia’s future profits to the company’s biggest mission: saving the earth. Here’s why now, more than ever, we’re proud to be members of 1% For The Planet.  Like Tahoe Trail Bar, the massive outdoor brand Patagonia was first and foremost created based on a deep love for exploring the...

What is your favorite outdoor activity? Mountain biking is definitely my favorite outdoor activity. I love exploring trails in the Tahoe basin and the Lost Sierra and going on MTB trips with my friends. What is your favorite thing about your career(s)? My favorite thing about owning the Tahoe Trail Bar is the sense of purpose I have every day, and the fact that each day presents different challenges. I also love the chance to work hard running the business well so that we can have the most impact giving money to trail building organizations. What makes you laugh the...

A cup of hot, buzzy coffee is a non-negotiable necessity for many of us first thing in the morning. Its eye-opening effects mean that many of us rely on our daily cup of joe for powering up, fighting off sleepiness, and getting ready to tackle everything that happens to be on our agenda for the day. But do the same energizing benefits of coffee make it a good pre-hike drink? Here’s everything you need to know about drinking coffee before a hike, plus other ways to naturally boost your energy while exploring all the beautiful sights that nature has to...