Jared Manninen

I'm an artist and writer who moved to Tahoe in 2005. My ongoing project is the backcountry blog, Tahoe Trail Guide, where I provide info about hiking, backpacking, xc skiing, and snowshoeing in the Lake Tahoe region. I also offer info about the flora/fauna and history of the area.  Tahoe Swag is my line of Lake Tahoe and outdoor-related art and design products.

Highlights:
• US Marine Corps (1992-96)
• Army National Guard (1997-2000)
• BA Technical Writing (1999)
• Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (1999, SOBO)
• Aikido 2nd Degree Black Belt (2013)
• Tahoe Rim Trail Thru-Hiker (2014)
• Great Ski Race 30km (2019 - 176th place out of 361 @ 2:48 on classic skis)
• Wilderness First Responder (2019)
• Tahoe Wildflower Big Year (2019 - 2nd place)
• Leave No Trace Trainer (2020)
• California Naturalist (2020)
• Tahoe Big Year (2021 - 3rd place)
• Tahoe Wildflower Big Year (2022 - 2nd place)
• PSIA Level 3 Cross Country Ski Instructor (2024)