December 2023 Newsletter: The What and the Why

I mention it toward the end of this video, but this will be the last essay I write specifically for my monthly newsletter. I decided over the past couple of weeks that I really want to invest more effort into building Tahoe Trail Guide, publishing more YouTube videos, and creating more artwork.

I've enjoyed writing these essays (once per month for the past six years), and I've received nice feedback about them. However, I've just missed making how-to type articles and videos, as well as actual stories. For example, I have a bunch of trail-related stories that are just notes in Word docs sitting in a folder on my computer. And I want to develop and write them!

Anyway, I really appreciate everyone's support and feedback for these essays. And, like I mention in this video, I'll still publish a monthly newsletter but it'll feature Tahoe Trail Guide articles (and all of my other work) rather than a specific/unique essay. Also, everything that I produce moving forward will still be in my own voice, but it'll just have a slightly different focus.

To see the December 2023 in its original format, visit:
• https://jaredmanninen.com/december-2023/

To read other newsletters (archives), visit:
• https://jaredmanninen.com/category/newsletters/

• https://youtu.be/dGBOVatG1-I
• https://youtu.be/JDNLzVZUo10
• https://youtu.be/nSuKXswnq38
• https://youtu.be/6FJ2tls2hog

Tahoe Trail Guide Articles:
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 1): INTENTION, TYPES OF XC SKIS, AND WHETHER TO BUY NEW OR USED (https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-1/)
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 2): HOW MUCH GEAR TO ACQUIRE, EVALUATING YOUR COMMITMENT, AND THE VALUE OF TAKING XC SKI LESSONS (https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-2/)
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 3): CAN ONE SET OF CLASSIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKIS WORK FOR GROOMED AND OFF-TRACK XC SKIING? (https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-3-can-one-set-of-classic-cross-country-skis-work-for-groomed-and-off-track-xc-skiing/)
• BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR, FOR BEGINNERS (PART 4): CAN I USE ONE SET OF XC SKI BOOTS FOR ALL OF MY CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING NEEDS? (https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cross-country-ski-gear-for-beginners-part-4-can-i-use-one-set-of-xc-ski-boots-for-all-of-my-cross-country-skiing-needs/)
• FAQS ABOUT CLASSIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKI GEAR (https://tahoetrailguide.com/faqs-about-classic-cross-country-ski-gear/)
• CONSIDERATIONS FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING DURING THE FALL AND EARLY WINTER (https://tahoetrailguide.com/considerations-for-cross-country-skiing-during-the-fall-and-early-winter/)

Here are ways in which you can support my creation of digital content:

• https://Patreon.com/JaredManninen (monthly contributions of $3, $6, $9, $39, or $99)
• https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JaredManninen (option for making a single, one-time monetary contribution)
• https://venmo.com/u/TahoeTrailGuide (option for making a single, one-time monetary contribution)
• https://JaredManninen.RedBubble.com​ (merchandise account featuring my outdoor-related imagery)

Lastly, I've produced my collection of articles and videos for Tahoe Trail Guide about backcountry travel and exploration with the beginner and intermediate adventurer in mind. This is the demographic for whom I most often served while working in the Lake Tahoe outdoor recreation industry. In essence, these informational projects I create and publish are extensions of the many conversations we've had over the years.

Please note that, although I encourage you to venture out of your comfort zone, you need to know your limits and when to turn back. Tahoe Trail Guide and its contributors are not liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, or death. Always consult multiple sources when venturing into the backcountry. Always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Your safety is your responsibility.

Copyright © 2023 Jared Manninen

For more information, visit https://JaredManninen.com and https://TahoeTrailGuide.com

Видео December 2023 Newsletter: The What and the Why канала Jared Manninen