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Live Review + Gallery: Clutch at the Cargo Concert Hall in Reno, NV (04.24.2026)

Charles Yozgott reviews and photographs Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity and JD Pinkus at Cargo on April 24, 2026.

Reno’s Red Lip Rebellion brings Rocky Horror shadowcast performances back to Reno

A TV feature introduces Reno’s Red Lip Rebellion shadowcast and its return to Rocky Horror performances at Cargo.

Locked and loaded: Jackyl brings their head-banging yet blues-y songs to Cargo Concert Hall

An original interview with Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree previews Cargo’s 2026 show and discusses touring, changing audiences and support for local opening bands.

Songs of sacrilege: The Saddle Tramps are taking the stage at Cargo Concert Hall for a rare reunion show

An original interview with Scotty Roller previews the Saddle Tramps’ rare Cargo reunion and reflects on the Reno band’s history.

Cafe Whitney

Kimberly Kirven reviews a breakfast visit, including chilaquiles, a latte and the restaurant’s modern setting.

Whitney Peak Hotel Reno (with world-record climbing wall): Bottom Line Review

Stephen Pepper reviews a downtown stay, including the rooms, pet welcome, Club Lounge, dining and climbing facilities.

Beats Antique’s stringed loops and bellydancing transports Cargo to warm Middle Eastern currents

Review and original photography of Beats Antique and Dimond Saints at a packed Cargo, focusing on the interplay of strings, electronic loops and dance.

Want More From Your Climbing Gym? These 7 US Facilities Are Getting Creative.

Climbing included BaseCamp among seven unusual U.S. climbing facilities, singling out its city and mountain views and the distinctive hotel-side ascent.

Rest and restore in western Nevada’s great outdoors

A western Nevada travel feature photographed by Tara Kerzhner included BaseCamp’s hotel-side climbing wall as an urban adventure overlooking downtown Reno.

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Reno Tahoe Welcomes the Upcoming Winter Season

The regional tourism update notes Whitney Peak’s tenth anniversary and Tapestry Collection affiliation.

Tourism announcement

Oktoberfest in Nevada 2024

Statewide event roundup highlights Café Whitney’s Paint & Prost evening with a Bavarian meal by Christian Flores.

Tallest Climbing Gyms in America

Climbing Business Journal ranked BaseCamp first among America’s tallest climbing gyms, highlighting its 164-foot outdoor wall and indoor bouldering terrain.

Best of Northern Nevada 2024: Readers’ Picks

RN&R readers ranked Cargo fifth in the 2024 Best Concert Venue category.

Rise of the Gym Climber

Mike Higdon explored Reno’s growing climbing community, with BaseCamp director Brian Sweeney discussing movement, gym culture, mentorship, and responsible outdoor climbing.

Reaching New Peaks: Dive into the University of Nevada, Reno’s Climbing Club

The student newspaper profiled UNR’s climbing club at its BaseCamp home, focusing on friendship, coaching, confidence, and skill-building.

Driving And Dining Across The Western U.S.

Liza B. Zimmerman’s road-trip feature includes a Whitney Peak stay and praises its breakfast and Asian-influenced dining.

Raising the bar: Some hotel gyms go the extra mile

Hotel Management featured BaseCamp as a standout hotel fitness offering, interviewing Brian Sweeney about climbing, local participation, and Whitney Peak’s appeal to active travelers.

F&B Smart Moves in Big Sur, Seattle and More

Appointments roundup reports Christian Flores returning as Café Whitney’s executive chef and overseeing food-and-beverage operations.

How Reno Tahoe Became an Adventure Capital of the West

Outside’s Reno Tahoe feature included a visitor’s BaseCamp climbing experience and presented Whitney Peak’s outdoor wall as a distinctive downtown adventure.

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A ‘peak’ into Reno’s rock climbing community

Reynolds School reporters explored the social side of climbing at BaseCamp, documenting a supportive community and the gym’s appeal to university climbers.

Northern Nevada Pride parade and festival scheduled during Artown

Pride preview includes Café Whitney’s drag brunch alongside the downtown parade and festival.

The Lucky 13: Lindsey Jordan, frontwoman of Snail Mail, performing at Cargo on April 18

A 13-question interview with Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan accompanies her Cargo appearance between Coachella weekends.

This Reno Hotel Redefines Lodging in a City Known for Gaming Resorts

Tim Wenger visits Whitney Peak for a stay spanning guest rooms, the Club Lounge, BaseCamp and Cargo.

BaseCamp Offering Free Rock Climbing for Global Climbing Day

Channel 2 covered BaseCamp’s partnership with The North Face to offer free climbing to local nonprofit groups for Global Climbing Day.

Yelp Reno talks about Out & About Pride Party

A local television interview highlights events supporting Northern Nevada Pride.

BaseCamp at Whitney Peak Hotel Hosting SPCA Charity Event this Saturday

2 News covered BaseCamp’s Boulders for Buddies fundraiser, combining a bouldering competition and fitness classes to support the SPCA of Northern Nevada.

Hotel contributed to report.

Vile and varied: John Waters returns to Reno with his one-man show, ‘False Negative’

An original interview with John Waters previews his False Negative appearance at Cargo and explores how the pandemic changed his stage material.

These 7 Small Cities Are the Perfect Basecamp for Outdoor Adventures

A guide to outdoor-minded city breaks recommends Whitney Peak in Reno and highlights its climbing gym.

Don’t miss Cafe Whitney’s monthly drag brunch with Haus of Does Moore

A detailed visit to Café Whitney’s themed drag brunches, with performer comments and photos.

Basecamp Reno holding community climb event

KOLO spoke with Brian Sweeney about BaseCamp’s monthly Community Climb Night and its aim to introduce new climbers to the sport.

The Happiest Hour

Happy-hour feature includes Café Whitney’s drinks, planned bar menu, staff photography and a cocktail recipe.

Circle Jerks’ Keith Morris: Music better than any drug

An original Keith Morris interview ahead of the Circle Jerks’ Cargo show examines the band’s origins, endurance and return to touring.

An hour from Tahoe, Reno is an LGBTQ haven

Annie Crawford’s travel feature recommends Café Whitney’s popular drag brunch in a guide to Reno’s LGBTQ scene.

The City Of Reno Will Be Staging A Series Of Pop-Up Wedding Altars Ahead Of 2/22/22 Elopements

Forbes highlighted BaseCamp’s climbing wall as an unusual setting for Reno’s February 2022 pop-up elopements, with couples able to climb before exchanging vows.

Here’s Why You Can’t Beat Reno Tahoe in Winter

Outside’s winter travel feature dedicated a section to BaseCamp, describing indoor bouldering and the hotel-side outdoor wall as Reno adventure options.

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New Spots

Summer dining roundup introduces Café Whitney’s new multicultural menu and its transition from Roundabout Grill.

New restaurant to open inside Whitney Peak Hotel

KOLO visits Café Whitney ahead of its grand opening and interviews hotel leadership about bringing restaurant operations in-house.

Café Whitney grand opens at Whitney Peak Hotel in downtown Reno

Announcement introduces Café Whitney, executive chef Christian Flores and the April 2021 grand-opening celebration.

Northern Nevada businesses brace for July 1 minimum wage increase

Business report includes Roundabout Grill chef-owner Colin Smith’s perspective on wage changes and pandemic pressures.

Roundabout Grill able to open in phase two of Nevada’s reopening process

Report examines Roundabout Grill’s planned reopening, occupancy-dependent business and menu changes during the pandemic.

Planning for a new normal

Pandemic business feature includes Colin Smith’s response to disrupted restaurant and catering revenue.

On with the show

Mark Earnest’s survey of Reno music rooms praises Cargo’s sound, sightlines and eclectic programming while asking for more local acts.

No sweat: Skrillex showers Cargo crowd with one-off magic

Review of Skrillex’s unusually intimate Cargo fundraiser for The Pier Group, reporting the venue’s fastest sellout and a two-hour set.

Farm Fresh, Global & Affordable: 10Best Restaurants in Reno

Christina Nellemann ranks Roundabout Grill third in a Reno dining list and describes its brunch and comfort-food menu.

Why You Should Follow Us To Reno And Lake Tahoe

A Reno and Lake Tahoe travel guide includes Whitney Peak, Cargo and the outdoor climbing wall.

Comfort Food with A Twist

Cheree Boteler profiles Colin and MaryBeth Smith’s business and their comfort-food approach at Roundabout Grill.

Spill the beans

Local-chef interview roundup includes Colin Smith of Roundabout Grill & Catering.

Bridgeworthy: A New Family Friendly and Fun Reno – Part Two

A family travel feature described trying BaseCamp’s outdoor wall during a Reno visit, alongside the city’s cultural and dining attractions.

The 10 best things to do in Reno

Time Out named BaseCamp at Whitney Peak one of Reno’s ten best activities, highlighting the outdoor climb above the downtown Reno Arch.

The best hotel gyms in the U.S.

Men’s Journal selected Whitney Peak as a standout hotel workout destination, highlighting its outdoor climbing wall, indoor bouldering, and fitness classes.

Whitney Peak Hotel – The Hotel Whose Facade Is A Climbing Wall

Hotel profile highlights climbing, downtown access and Roundabout Grill.

Hotel Review: Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno

An in-depth stay review covers the rooms, hospitality, dining and the hotel’s climbing and music venues.

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Taking a gamble on a revitalized Reno

A Reno travel feature includes Whitney Peak.

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What’s app?

Todd South includes Roundabout Grill’s crab cakes in a roundup of memorable appetizers from 2017.

17 Hotel Perks We Can Get Behind

Men’s Journal featured Whitney Peak’s BaseCamp climbing facilities in its roundup of memorable hotel perks, noting options for first-timers and experienced athletes.

Reno Bites Week serves up revenue to Northern Nevada

Reno Bites preview names Roundabout Grill as the venue for the week’s kickoff event.

Food & Drink

Readers’ picks place Colin Smith second for best chef and Roundabout Grill’s Dake Clarke third for best server.

The 25 Best Towns of 2017

Outside’s Reno selection cited BaseCamp’s high-rise climbing wall among the city’s distinctive outdoor amenities.

Review: Roundabout Grill

Mike McDowell reviews a family dinner and interviews Colin Smith about approachable cooking.

Hosted review

13 “Best Of Nevada” Restaurants You Simply Have To Try

Natalie Faulk includes Roundabout Grill in a statewide restaurant-selection feature.

Shine on: The Floyd does Pink well, sells out show

Review of The Floyd’s show identifies it as the first local band to sell out Cargo and documents its ambitious sound-and-light production.

Street Food + Shawarma: Reno Is Fast Becoming a Foodie Destination

Regional dining feature recommends Roundabout Grill for comfort food with a twist.

Reno’s Whitney Peak Hotel named tallest artificial climbing wall by Guinness Book of World Records

Local business reporting documented the wall’s Guinness recognition, interviewed BaseCamp manager Brian Sweeney, and explored the gym’s growing appeal to visitors and corporate groups.

Whitney Peak to upgrade three buildings

Reporting on Whitney Peak’s plans to restore nearby downtown properties for new tenants.

Whitney Peak's Basecamp sets World Record with "Tallest Climbing Wall"

Diane Thao reported on BaseCamp receiving its Guinness certificate, explaining the approval process and the gym’s place in Reno’s growing outdoor recreation scene.

Off Beat shows off Reno-Tahoe’s musical ‘gr8ness’

Multi-venue Off Beat festival reporting gives substantial attention to Cargo performances by Con Brio, The Main Squeeze and Jelly Bread.

Nightlife

The 2016 nightlife awards list Cargo first for concert venue, live music and loud music, and second for all-ages spot.

New Face, New Vision Take the Lead on Whitney Peak Hotel’s New Restaurant, Roundabout Grill

Announcement describes Roundabout Grill’s opening, the Smiths’ leadership and its expanded restaurant and banquet operations.

Whitney Peak celebrates second year

A second-anniversary report looks at the hotel’s growth, restaurant plans, BaseCamp and Cargo.

Willy Tea Taylor a songwriter with a baseball bent

Artist interview previews a Heritage Sessions performance at Whitney Peak, combining emerging music and cuisine.

RGJ: Heritage in Whitney Peak to Become Roundabout Grill

Johnathan L. Wright reports the restaurant’s transition from Heritage to Roundabout Grill and a change in culinary leadership.

Factory closes

Reporting on the Knitting Factory’s closure examines Cargo’s growing role, transferred shows and artist-support approach, with interviews from musicians and Niki Gross.

Restaurants and Bars Gearing Up for New Year’s Eve

KOLO interviews Heritage executive chef Ben Deinken about preparations for a six-course New Year’s dinner.

Why Reno, NV is a Top 100 Best Place to Live

Livability cited BaseCamp’s downtown climbing wall as one of the recreation amenities contributing to Reno’s quality of life.

City Scope: Reno, Nevada

A drinks-and-hospitality trade feature places Whitney Peak and its restaurant within Reno’s changing food and beverage scene.

Reno Emerges As A Burgeoning Culinary Destination

Allison Levine’s food feature describes Heritage’s Northern Nevada-inspired menu within Mark Estee’s expanding restaurant group.

Locals’ spotlight: Cargo @ Whitney Peak shows off Reno’s talent, offers ‘rock star’ treatment

Reporting on Cargo’s Locals Series explains its professional-stage opportunity, artist amenities and free live recording for participating bands.

The 12 Best Hotel Gyms in the United States

Outside selected Whitney Peak among twelve standout U.S. hotel gyms, highlighting BaseCamp’s towering outdoor wall, indoor bouldering, and varied fitness classes.

164 Foot Red Bull Speed Comp

BaseCamp’s inaugural Rapid Ascent event challenged two-person teams to race up Whitney Peak’s outdoor wall, with Red Bull partnering on the competition.

Mark Estee: Rolling in Dough

Chef profile explores Estee’s local-food businesses and the thinking behind Heritage at Whitney Peak.

Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel ‘just getting started’

A first-anniversary feature interviews promoters, hotel management, city staff and musicians about Cargo’s growth and the planned Live from the Arch outdoor series.

Whitney Peak Hotel Partners with Stash Hotel Rewards

A historical announcement of Whitney Peak’s 2015 independent-hotel rewards partnership.

Press release · Historical partnership

Whitney Peak Hotel

An early feature explores the hotel’s guest rooms, Heritage restaurant, BaseCamp and Cargo.

Reno’s luck — and local scene — finally looking up

Spud Hilton’s report on Reno’s changing visitor scene featured Whitney Peak and BaseCamp, including the climbing wall’s visual presence near the Reno Arch.

Kitten, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas, Bomba Estéreo at Cargo at the Whitney Peak Hotel | Reno, Nevada | 9/4/2014 (Concert Review + Photos)

A substantial concert review and photo essay covers Kitten, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas and Bomba Estéreo during KNPB tapings, with detailed praise of the new Cargo venue.

Photo access provided to reviewer

Best Renovation of a Hotel, Motel, B&B or Cabin

Sunset lists Whitney Peak among the finalists in its hotel-renovation travel awards category.

Whitney Peak blazes new path in Reno market

Opening-era business reporting examines Whitney Peak’s independent, non-gaming hotel concept in downtown Reno.

Grand Openings June 2014

Opening coverage introduces Whitney Peak’s rooms, dining, live music, climbing and meeting spaces.

Precious ‘Cargo’ — State-of-the-art live music venue for downtown Reno

Opening-day reporting introduces Cargo’s design, production investment, booking strategy and plans to support local musicians and KNPB tapings.

Photo Tour of Whitney Peak Hotel

Pre-opening photo tour explains how Heritage, Cargo and the lobby transformed the former CommRow ground floor.

Heritage Restaurant Announces Culinary Team

Mike Van Houten covers the pre-opening culinary team assembled for Heritage.

Reno’s Changeover, Redux

A feature on downtown Reno’s changing identity follows the transformation into Whitney Peak Hotel.

5 places where climbing is a way to feel alive

The Chronicle included BaseCamp among five climbing destinations, describing the high-rise ascent above the Reno Arch and options for less experienced visitors.

Historical coverage of CommRow, before Whitney Peak Hotel opened.

CommRow Media Day Photos

Mike Van Houten’s opening-week photo report captured CommRow’s new climbing wall in use and the spectators it drew on Virginia Street.

Historical coverage of CommRow, before Whitney Peak Hotel opened.

Reno’s Adventure Destination Celebrates Grand Opening Saturday

SGB previewed CommRow’s October 2011 opening, introducing BaseCamp’s outdoor climbing wall, indoor bouldering center, and competition-ready facilities.

Historical coverage of CommRow, before Whitney Peak Hotel opened.

Renovated Fitzgerald’s aims for non-gaming, budget hotel niche

An early development report explained plans for CommRow’s climbing wall and indoor bouldering as part of a new outdoor-oriented downtown property.

Historical coverage of CommRow, before Whitney Peak Hotel opened.

World’s Tallest Climbing Wall Coming To Reno?

Climbing Narc reported on plans to transform the former Fitzgeralds property with a towering climbing wall and a large indoor bouldering area.

Historical coverage of CommRow, before Whitney Peak Hotel opened.

Feb 10, 2011 – World’s Tallest Climbing Wall Being Built in Reno

Opening-era climbing-industry coverage announced the planned 50-meter downtown Reno wall and its competition, speed-climbing, and multi-pitch features.

Historical coverage of CommRow, before Whitney Peak Hotel opened.

Tallest artificial climbing wall

Guinness’s record entry identifies BaseCamp’s hotel-side climbing wall and documents its dimensions and October 2011 opening.

Heritage Restaurant Review

Professional dining guide reviews Heritage’s local ingredients, room design and menu, awarding 13/20.