The inaugural Alpenglow Mountain Festival comes to Lake Tahoe June 22-30, with a unique, recreation-focused mix of free activities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, interests and ability levels.

Created by Alpenglow Sports of Tahoe City, this inaugural Mountain Festival is presented by title sponsor Salomon. The nine-day festival situated in Lake Tahoe offers an incredible range of activities that span daily events, presentations, and excursions for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests and ability levels. All events are free and focus on non-competitive recreation opportunities in nature designed to inspire participants as they enjoy and explore the North Lake Tahoe playground and community.

Organizers of the Alpenglow Mountain Festival want everyone to have fun, make friends, and enjoy activities including picturesque nature hikes, fabulous trail runs, serene lakefront yoga sessions, inspiring athlete presentations, cutting-edge product demos, and awesome giveaways. Celebrated world-class athletes, local heroes, community businesses and nonprofits, and quality brands are partners in sharing this series of exceptional outdoor activities and lifestyle events.

Festival highlights include:

• Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc winner and Western States 100 competitor Krissy Moehl leading a women’s only fun run and presenting “An Ultra Runner’s Life: Adventures, Stories and Life Lessons” (presentation open to all genders!).
• Ellie Greenwood, Western States 100 women’s record holder and Montrail athlete, signing posters and guiding a fun run through scenic Paige Meadows.
• Running shoe demos and athlete-led runs from industry leaders Salomon, Montrail, Hoka One One, and Salewa.
• Evening presentations by local sports nutritionists and trainers focusing on hydration, training best practices, and general health and nutrition information.
• Long-time North Lake Tahoe resident, hiker, biker, and Tahoe Rim Trail Guidebook author Tim Hauserman leading a group fun hike.
• Tahoe Rim Trail Full Moon Hike led by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.
• Alpenglow team-led fun runs and community hikes.
• Yoga on the Lake with local instructors.
• Wildflower and birding hikes with the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science.
• Guided Emerald Bay historical hike with Tahoe Trips and Trails.
• Two-day Lake Tahoe Climbing Demo event, held at the Old County Boulders and Donner Summit, with free equipment demos and beginner climbing instruction.
• Rock climbing presentation by local hero and Alpenglow Ambassador Dave Nettle on his adventures in the High Sierra.

Alpenglow Sports is excited to bring to the Lake Tahoe community a varied, free, and fun summer event. The team is also thrilled that many great personalities will be present to teach, lead, and inspire us all right in our own amazing backyard playground – the majestic mountains of Lake Tahoe.

The complete events schedule and map of locations can be downloaded here (www.alpenglowsports.com/events).

While all events are free, space is limited and participants are encouraged to register online today to assure spots AND win great giveaways. There are also terrific contests running on all Alpenglow Sports social media channels so be sure to connect and like Alpenglow Sports on Facebook, and follow on Twitter and Instagram.