Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

05.19.2025

Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss what’s happening outdoors in California—and a few points beyond!

New Episode, A River Runs Through It. 

Reno Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in the country, with its mountain-to-desert scenery, extensive hiking and biking system, along with pristine rivers and lakes! In this episode Brad and Holly talk with adventurer Jim Litchfield,  owner of Reno Fly Shop.

Jim Litchfield holding a fish from a fly fishing adventure

Jim's passion for rivers knows no bounds: he's fished in places near and far, including Alaska, Bolivia, and Christmas Island.

But his favorite spot is home: Reno Tahoe’s Truckee River is premier for fly-fishing experiences and float adventures.

Jim talks about his favorite local and international places to enjoy the art and sport of fly fishing. Reno Fly Shop leads a tailored range of guided float and fish adventures within Reno Tahoe and points beyond.

It’s time the for the Weekend Sherpa Adventure Challenge! Get outdoors and get a stylish t-shirt from Weekend Sherpa plus other sponsor gifts (including a mountain accessory bag by Topo Designs) as a reward! It’s so easy, but most of all it’s a fun way to enjoy time outside and get some cool stuff in return. You’ll also be entered to win an Adventure Trip for 2 to Reno Tahoe. 

Reno Tahoe Arch

Show Notes

Learn more about Reno Fly Shop’s Fly Fishing Lessons and Guided River Adventures. 

See our story Zen and the Art of Fly Fishing about our beginner friendly river and fishing adventure with Reno Fly Shop.

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