Jared Manninen
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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)