then maybe north east over the Rockys at Taho to Reno

Minor geographical correction. The Rocky mountains are much farther east than Tahoe/Reno. The mountains you're referring to, the ones along the border between California and Nevada, are called the Sierra Nevada mountains ("Sierras" for short).

If you choose this route, you must arrange a stay in South Lake somewhere and we'll meet up to play some Blackjack together.