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Outdoor Activities   

All activities require participants to be a current OLLI member and to register in advance for each outdoor activity. No proof of vaccination is required for Outdoor Activities. We welcome all first timers but please ensure that you sign up for activities that are within your current level of fitness.

Please visit ollireno.com/outdoor/ for up-to-date information.

  • Moderate Hikers
  • Dates: 7/1/2025 - 12/9/2025
    Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building: Off Site Location
    Instructor: Debbie Lambeth, Mary Walkiewicz, Starry Bush-Rhoads, Vicky Cofer

    Hike 5-8 miles on dirt and paved trails with moderate elevation gains in the Reno, Sparks, Carson, and Lake Tahoe areas. Hikes will take 3-5 hours in length. Elevation gains on the longer distances will approach but not generally exceed 1,500 feet. Driving distances will vary, with ridesharing when appropriate. Hikers should be in good physical condition with previous hiking experience, and have the ability to hike 2 mph uphill and 2.5 mph on flat trails. For more details, visit ollireno.com/outdoor/.

    Meets weekly on Tuesdays beginning July 1, 2025.
 

  • Thursday Hikers
  • Dates: 7/3/2025 - 12/18/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building: Off Site Location
    Instructor: Gary Souza, Delia Greenhalgh, Naomi Silvergleid

    Explore the Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe, and Sierra area by trails, paths, and roads. Most hikes are 6-12 miles in total length and moderately difficult with elevation changes. Hikes will take 4-7 hours, depending on distance and difficulty. For more details, visit ollireno.com/outdoor/.

    Meets weekly on Thursdays beginning July 3, 2025.
 

  • Light Hikers
  • Dates: 7/7/2025 - 12/29/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building: Off Site Location
    Instructor: Bill Bowers, Debbie Lambeth, Floyd Whiting, Starry Bush-Rhoads
    Explore trails and paths in the Truckee Meadows and surrounding areas. Light Hikes are usually 3 to 5 miles in total length with some elevation change. Events will take from 2 to 3 hours to complete. With a pace to accommodate slower hikers. For more details, visit ollireno.com/outdoor/. Meets weekly on Mondays at 9 a.m. beginning July 7, 2025.
 

  • Snowshoeing
  • Dates: 12/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
    Times: Arr
    Days: Arr
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building:
    Instructor: Harry Barnett, Starry Bush-Rhoads, Nancy Meredith, Rebecca Hartglass, William Hartglass

    Snowshoers will explore the trails and fire roads of the Greater Tahoe and Galena area. Snowshoe hikes will be from 3 to 10 miles long, and generally will occur on Mondays or Tuesdays, or occasional other days if the snow conditions warrant. Meeting times and places will vary according to the quality of the snow and weather conditions. Because of the changeable weather, we will post events as soon as reasonably feasible, but at least a couple days beforehand.

    For additional information, check the OLLI Reno Outdoors Events Calendar at ollireno.com/outdoor and the OLLI Weekly.

    Dates and times to be arranged. Please check Outdoor website.
 

  • Snowshoeing
  • Dates: 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026
    Times: Arr
    Days: Arr
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building:
    Instructor: Naomi Silvergleid, Harry Barnett, Starry Bush-Rhoads, Nancy Meredith, Rebecca Hartglass, William Hartglass

    Snowshoers will explore the trails and fire roads of the Greater Tahoe and Galena area. Snowshoe hikes will be from 3 to 10 miles long, and generally will occur on Mondays or Tuesdays, or occasional other days if the snow conditions warrant. Meeting times and places will vary according to the quality of the snow and weather conditions. Because of the changeable weather, we will post events as soon as reasonably feasible, but at least a couple days beforehand.

    For additional information, check the OLLI Reno Outdoors Events Calendar at ollireno.com/outdoor and the OLLI Weekly.

    Dates and times to be arranged. Please check Outdoor website.
 

  • Thursday Hikers
  • Dates: 1/1/2026 - 3/26/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building: Off Site Location
    Instructor: Gary Souza, Delia Greenhalgh

    Explore the Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe, and Sierra area by trails, paths, and roads. Most hikes are 6-12 miles in total length and moderately difficult with elevation changes. Hikes will take 4-7 hours, depending on distance and difficulty. For more details, visit ollireno.com/outdoor/.

    Meets weekly on Thursdays beginning January 1, 2026.
 

  • Light Hikers
  • Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/30/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building: Off Site Location
    Instructor: Bill Bowers, Debbie Lambeth, Floyd Whiting, Starry Bush-Rhoads, Gail Betz
    Explore trails and paths in the Truckee Meadows and surrounding areas. Light Hikes are usually 3 to 5 miles in total length with some elevation change. Events will take from 3 to 4 hours to complete. Hikers should have the ability to hike 1.5 mph uphill. For more details, visit ollireno.com/outdoor/. Meets weekly on Mondays beginning January 5, 2026.
 

  • OLLI Outdoor Participant Celebration
  • Dates: 1/16/2026 - 1/16/2026
    Times: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    Days: F
    Modality: In-Person
    Building: OLLI Campus
    Instructor:
    Join us for a special event to celebrate another successful year. We will supply some food and drink for all. If you wish, bring a dish to share—but most importantly, bring yourself!
 

  • Wednesday Walkers
  • Dates: 3/4/2026 - 3/25/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building: Off Site Location
    Instructor: Toni Chaucer, Warren Ronsheimer, Ron Lewis, Mary Aylward, Diana Haynes

    Traverse paved paths and groomed natural surface trails in Reno, Sparks, and surrounding areas on Wednesday mornings. Walks are approximately 2-3 miles in length, with some small elevation changes, and usually take less than 2 hours to complete. For more details, visit ollireno.com/outdoor/.

    Traverse paved paths and groomed natural surface trails in Reno, Sparks, and surrounding areas on Wednesday mornings. Walks are approximately 2-3 miles in length, with some small elevation changes, and usually take less than 2 hours to complete. For more details, visit ollireno.com/outdoor/.Meets weekly on Wednesdays beginning March 4, 2026.
 

  • Friday Casual Walkers
  • Dates: 3/6/2026 - 3/27/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Modality: Outdoor
    Building: Off Site Location
    Instructor: Warren Ronsheimer, Mary Aylward

    OLLI Casual Walkers will stroll on flat easy paved paths in Reno and Sparks parks and along Truckee River trails. The pace will be slow and there will be frequent stops to relax and socialize. Distance will be less than 2 miles, usually closer to 1 mile, with shorter options. Will try to have pertinent short talks/lectures mid walk. Participants with mobility issues, including those requiring mobility devices such as canes or “walkers” will be accommodated and welcome, but all Casual Walkers must be in otherwise good health and have good balance. For more details, visit ollireno.com/outdoor/.

    Meets weekly on Fridays beginning March 6, 2026.
 

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