The Tahoe Five Peaks Challenge — the T5 — is one of the hardest one‑day peak challenges in America. Five summits. Fifty miles. More than thirteen thousand feet of climbing. And a tour of the Tahoe Basin in a single push.

In this episode, we walk the entire challenge together: the peaks, the strategy, the logistics, the landscape, and the psychology behind why the T5 exists. You’ll learn the four official versions of the challenge — the T5 Trail Run 24, the T5 24‑Hour Hike, the T5 Weekender, and the T5 One‑a‑Day — and how to choose the one that fits your style.

We break down each summit in order: Mt Rose in the dark, Granite Chief at dawn, Tallac as the emotional midpoint, Freel as the highest and hardest, and Genoa Peak as the final push under the stars. You’ll hear how to pace the day, how to manage transitions, how to fuel, and how to keep your head in the game when fatigue sets in.

The T5 isn’t just a physical challenge — it’s a tour of the entire Tahoe Basin, a pilgrimage through volcanic ridges, granite spires, alpine lakes, and high‑desert escarpments. It’s a test of planning, grit, humility, and heart. And when you finish, you understand something about yourself that you didn’t know at Mt Rose.

If you’re ready to take on the Tahoe Five Peaks Challenge — in one day, two days, or five — this episode gives you the full blueprint. Five summits. One day. One basin. Off you pop.

Learn more or register your attempt at: www.tahoe5peaks.com

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