“Lake Tahoe is the most beautiful lake in the world.” – Mark Twain
Overview
This was a full week of activities with different Sufferfesters coming and going depending on which sections to be completed. There was mountain biking days and hiking days, with a two day overnight hike, too.
Date: September 15-20th 2025
Distance: ~ 168.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 28,119’
Highest Elevation: 10,302’
Lowest Elevation: 6,231’
Hiking Time: ~67.5+ hours.
Average Speed: Our usual target is 4 mph hiking, 3 mph is likely.
Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Hours of Sunlight: 12.4
Average High Temp: 71 degrees
Average Low Temp: 39 degrees
*Whatever the distance is, add 10% because Ben always under estimates (lies). Add 3K or more to the verticals, too.
Sufferfesters: Alec Radtke, Andrew Van Dellen, Audrey Landis, Ben Stewart, Ben Stefanski, Ben 4 Stefanski, Betsy Dinklage, Bill Dinklage, Charles Dinklage, David Dinklage, Drew Story, Eric Pizzi, Heather Stefanski, Jeremy M, Jonathan Lang, Nate Crawford, Rick Corcoran, Ted Murphy, Zack Dinklage
Photo Gallery
Strava Links
Mt Rose Highway to Spooner Summit Day One - Mountain Bike
Highway 50 to Luther Pass Road Day Two - Mountain Bike
Luther Pass Road to Gilmore Lake Day Three - Hike / Backpack
Gilmore Lake to Ward Creek Tahoe Rim Trailhead Day Four - Hike / Backpack
Ward Creek Tahoe Rim Trailhead to Brockway Summit Day 5 - Hike or Bike
Brockway Summit to Stefunski Day 6 - Hike or Bike
