Tahoe's backcountry is as beautiful as it is challenging.  The views help motivate racers as they climb up and down Tahoe's rugged terrain.  There will be kayaking, orienteering, trekking and biking.  Because of Lake Tahoe's size and the wind that easily picks up, kayaking on Lake Tahoe is a bit more challenging than kayaking on a regular lake.  The trekking in Tahoe is chalk full of hills and trees, so make sure you have gators and good shoes.  Biking in Tahoe might be one of the highlights of  the race as in the past racers have been able to race on the classic Tahoe Flume Trail and up and around Marlette Lake.  The single track in Tahoe is famous for a reason, and we will do our best to get you on as much of it as we can.