OutsideApr 21, 2026Alex Honnold Discovers Epic Trail Running in Nevada’s Ruby MountainsIn Episode 5 of his new video series, the world-class climber explores his home state, from alpine trails to Basque history11 things in this storyHennen CanyonTrailTrail to ascend to the top of the Ruby MountainsGriswold LakeSightStop on the way to the summitRuby Crest TrailTrailMajestic trail for three to four day backpackingLamoille Canyon Scenic BywaySightShorter day hike terrainThe Star Hotel & BarRestaurantKept tradition of good food and warm hospitalityJ.M. Capriola’sPlaceOffering some of the finest artisan leather goodsWestern Folklife CenterMuseumLearn about cowboy poetry, music, art, and gearmakingNational Cowboy Poetry GatheringFestivalAnnual event in JanuaryPicon PunchRestaurantA Basque favorite and official state drinkRuby DomeSightIt is the twenty-seventh-highest mountain in the state, and also ranks as the thirteenth-most topographically prominent…Travel NevadaPlaceOrganization sharing Nevada's experiences and landscapesRead the full piece at Outside →