Crossfit Avalanche

Dropping in is a welcoming experience.
Kelly is cool and leads you not only through the warm up but also the cool down.
Everyone at this box was all smiles. It’s a small-​ish workout space but they make it work. They also have the best mats I’ve seen so far. If you’ve had to do hollow rocks and sits ups on sweaty mats (someone else’s sweat), you know what I’m taking about.
Note: $ 20 drop-​in fee, box will be moving to wodify soon.

Clean, nice place and friendly owner. Good coaching and nice people to work out with. 20.00 drop in is expensive. Should be a «buy a shirt» charge. Isnt the 150 we all pay to be crossfitters enough?

Awesome gym full of awesome people! My wife and I have gone to Avalanche for almost 2 years. We absolutely love this gym and the super intense workouts thrustered upon us.
Prior to Avalanche we were stuck in the normal cardio machine, bench press, sit-​ups on a bouncy ball, and armpit extension routine. While in the Marine Corps I was exposed to CrossFit, and I must say I did NOT like it. The trainer I knew was a macho jerk, and he intimidated people into either lifting more until they got hurt or quit. I was in the latter group.
We finally worked up the courage to try Avalanche after two years in the local Rec Center. First WOD is free for Tahoe locals, so we snuck in to an early morning «Elements» course. Kelly was (and still is) a super friendly and informative coach. She immediately asked us our workout history and probed us for potential injuries. Each time we met a new trainer they would ask us similar questions so they could modify activities.
Every class follows a basic formula. Group warmup consisting of dynamic stretches and some mobility work, a breakdown of each movement, the main Workout Of the Day (WOD), and finished with group static stretching as a cool down. Everyone from a first timer to a traveling Games athlete participates in all stages of the work out.
We are always encouraged to push ourselves to the max, but we have never been bullied or forced to lift anything or complete any movement that makes us feel uncomfortable. Every coach in every session will walk around monitoring movements and will correct improper or unsafe form. You will never find a coach outside on their cell phone during a work out, or sitting in the corner yelling empty encouragement to the group (and yes, I have experienced this in other CF gyms).
Yes, Avalanche seems a bit pricey. However, you truly get personalized attention and you are encouraged to attend regularly. The best part is you don’t have to think when you get to they gym. No more notebooks with your traps and tri’s routine, no more ruts, and no more mindless boredom on an elliptical machine. Our only regret is not starting sooner. I feel like I am still trying to catch up on 2 years of lost fitness since leaving active duty and joining a traditional gym. Every penny spent at Avalanche has translated into visible results. And probably the top thing that makes every second worth every penny; my wife LOVES going to the gym and she always tracks her results. She is now 16 weeks pregnant and is still getting strong!
Word to the wise: Once you start, DON’T STOP! We took a month off that somehow turned into a summer off. Coming back full-​time sucked. It really is best to keep on going… And finally, don’t be surprised if you get completely hooked.

Love the environment! Amazing instructors that pay close attention to form and teach well. Have been going for over a year now off and on and can always count on Crossfit Avalanche to deliver a great time and solid work out!

Crossfit Avalanche and Blizzard are both amazing boxes to work out of in the Tahoe area. The support of the staff and the other Crossfitters at both of these gyms are awesome. No matter what your fitness level is the coaches will work with you to be your best and the thrill comes from when you start to get stronger and see the results. I’ve met Myles Lewis, one of the owners, on several occasions and not only is he informative but you can just tell he’s a super kind hearted individual as well. Go check these places out!

Five stars and two big thumbs up to crossfit avalanche. The owner Myles did everything to make me, as a visiting crossfitter, feel welcome.
To start– my crapy old I phone didn’t work with the online sign up. I sent an email and soon after Myles got back to me and told me a space was reserved the following morning.
When I got there, he was welcoming and introduced me to a few early birds.
At the beginning of class he introduced all of the visitors to the group. Everyone there was friendly.
The WOD was great. It was a large class, but ran really smoothly, and he was constantly checking form and encouraging the group. Did I mention the great workout?
I have been crossfitting for over four years now and have stopped into several different boxes on the road – C.A. Is definitely one of the good ones! Stop by when you are in the area.

Crossfit Avalanche has a great balance of intensity and light heartedness. I am impressed by the huge range of ages and walks of life in attendance– the trainers really help adapt the workout to each persons needs.
I haven’t had a structured exercise regimen in years, (trail running and yoga only when I felt like it), but when I noticed simple things taxing my body I knew I needed to make a change. I decided to make an investment of time and effort in strengthening so I can do all the other things I love.
Everyone, trainers and patrons alike, were very friendly and welcoming. The trainers do a great job instructing how to properly do the exercises, and form is always emphasized over bigger numbers.
I don’t review many things, but when I have a great experience I feel that I should try to somehow let others know how great the place is!

Great place for a hard workout! Miles the owner was super nice, and really made us feel welcomed. Good equipment… definitely worth checking out if you are in the area and want a challenging workout!

My wife bought me a membership here as a Christmas gift. I didn’t even know what Crossfit was before that, so I didn’t really know what to expect. Little did I realize, this is a great way to get in shape like nothing I have ever experienced before. The great experience started right at the top with the trainers. They are incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and most importantly are able to teach the exercises in a manner that is easy to learn and understand. I was asked about any injuries I have had before my first class and the trainers did a great job to work around my limitations. My form during the exercises has also been constructively critiqued in order to avoid injuries and improve my effectiveness. In the two months that I have been going here, I have seen a huge improvement in my physique, stamina, and posture. I would highly recommend going to Crossfit Avalanche or Blizzard if you are serious about getting in shape or improving your level of fitness. I have never been the type to work out at a traditional gym much, but I am absolutely hooked on Crossfit at this gym, with these trainers. Hands down, the best.

I don’t often write reviews but this time I absolutely felt compelled to share my experience (a super positive one!).
My husband and I exercise mostly outside (running/​biking) but have done a few friend-​organized cross fit sessions in SF. We were up in Tahoe for a ski trip with friends and were looking for something to do on our off days. Enter — Crossfit Avalanche.
We had never done an official cross fit gym type thing and I was ready to be totally intimidated. Right when we walk in, we get a huge hello from the trainer/​instructor and 3 other people introduce themselves. One other guy is new (he looks as nervous as I do) and two are regulars. Everyone there was super-​friendly and supportive, cheering us and each other on.
The workout was awesome — high intensity and totally energizing. The trainer went over proper form and was super encouraging.
Workouts went like this:
warm up exercises
form review
weight lifting
high-​intensity cardio fun (pushups, box jumps, burps, etc.)
stretching
smiling
Drop-​in rate the first day was $ 20 but then $ 15/​time thereafter.
Will definitely be back.

I honestly can not express how great this gym and their sister gym, CrossFit Blizzard in Truckee are. This place and more importantly the phenomenal trainers here have changed my life. I am in better shape now than I have ever been. They somehow find a way to push you to levels you’d never get anywhere else. Always challanging yet somehow always fun. I’ve made great friends here too. I have experienced my own transformation and witnessed other’s transformations. Truely amazing and inspiring! I love this place!
Drop in and start getting in the best shape of your life… and having fun in the process.

Get strong, get flexible, get mentally tough, and have fun at the same time (believe it or not). Work out with a diverse group of classmates who each have different ability levels but who all share the goal of pushing themselves and being healthy. You will laugh, you might cry, and you will definitely get into the best shape of your life.

This gym is awesome! Super intense, form is everything! The guys are great trainers/​teachers. You’ll be addicted!

This place rocks! The workouts are super fun and the trainers are awesome.