Dreamtown CrossFit - Truckee, California

Drew D

I've dropped in here a few times since they opened (Summer 2018) and its my top gym choice when I am in the Lake Tahoe area. The owners and coaches are super nice and knowledgable. The facility is one of the best put together with nothing out of place. Also this may sound odd but it has the nicest bathroom out of any CF gym I've ever been to in my last 10 years and 60+ gyms visited. The equipment is new and plentiful as well. They also offer open gym at certain times which is a rarity in most CrossFit gyms, but unless you are some 'pro' athlete its better to hop into a class, get coached, and meet the local community.

Sasha Photography

Wherever I travel, my first question is: "Where's the nearest CrossFit?"

That's the incredible secret perk of this fitness community: You can settle down temporarily next to a CF box pretty much anywhere in the world. As a traveler, it grounds and rejuvenates you. It's an instant intro to like-minded locals. As an avid CrossFitter, it's an opportunity to accept new challenges and learn new ways from a different CF culture.

For many summers, I'd come to Truckee and drop in at CrossFit Truckee Power Lab, which was an amazing space and community. When that box closed down due to COVID, it was a big loss.

When I returned to Truckee this summer, I was delighted to discover that there's a new, thriving hub for CrossFit right in the heart of Truckee. Many of the same athletes I got to know years ago at CF Truckee were now working out here!

The appropriately-named Dreamtown CrossFit is an exceptional box. The owners, Jason and Andrea, have clearly poured a tremendous amount of thought, resources and love into Dreamtown. It's not a big space, but it's stocked with equipment, sparkling clean, beautifully decorated, and very intelligently designed to maximize your CrossFit experience.

One thing I especially loved was the smooth metal handstand push-up / wall walk wall, with specially-installed hooks to accommodate bands for modified HSPU's. I've been to dozens of boxes, and I've never seen anything like it.

I am an experienced CF athlete, and I observed something quite unique about Dreamtown: It's a perfect place to drop in if you're a veteran CrossFitter, AND it's a perfect place to drop in if you're relatively new to the sport.

Here's why:

(1) If you're *experienced*, Dreamtown follows Tia Toomey's PRVN programming, which, at Rx, is VERY challenging - especially if you're still getting acclimated to being at 6,000 feet of elevation.

(2) If you're *relatively new* to CF, you'll find that many of the regular members at Dreamtown are very fit mountain folks - skiers, bikers, hikers, yogis - and they intuitively understand how to scale movements and set up the workout in a way that works with their fitness. This frees up the excellent coaches - Jason, Alex, Devon - to give more individualized attention to athletes that need more guidance.

I spent two weeks at Dreamtown, and each day it was the highlight of my summer vacation. I can't wait to be back.

Daniela Puizina

Dreamtown is the best gym in Truckee - The community is great and so friendly & Jason is the best. You rarely get a gym owner that will actually take the time to coach & give you detailed pointers. Will def be returning next time I’m in the area.

Ray Larson

Jason, Alex and the members treated us like we were long time members rather than the drop-ins we were. Awesome gym! I highly recommend!

Martin Wernick

Great gym and great coaching! Had an awesome time dropping in with friendly staff and members. Can’t wait to come back!

Drew Stewart

As a Physical Therapist, I can confidently say that Jason and the rest of the coaches at Dreamtown have created a high quality CrossFit experience. All of the coaches here are highly knowledgeable in lifting/exercise mechanics and can easily modify workouts to challenge individuals of all skill set levels. Great community atmosphere, and positive athletes! I highly recommend checking out this gym!

Emily Erickson

Dreamtown is truly a fun place to be, easy to get in good habits when the people around are so amazing! The community in this gym isn't like any other place, there is so much encouragement and uplifting smiling spirits! The programming is top notch and with the coaches incredible knowledge, it is easy to adapt. If you have an injury, are pregnant, recovering from something or simply haven't built the strength yet to do a movement, they will show you how to get in a great workout and build toward the future goals. I have been doing crossfit for over 6 years and am able to do so much more in life because of the strength I have built, it really does adapt to all sports and benefits all areas of life to be strong! Dreamtown is something to look forward to everyday of the week, always variety and always smiling and happy people to be around! I also love the variety of age and abilities in this gym, it is comforting to all body types, ages and abilities!

Andrea Daly

I have always been an active person, sports, running, spinning etc, but I never saw big changes in my fitness or the way my body looked until I tried Crossfit! I have toned up and gained so much strength to better perform the things I love like skiing and mountain biking. Don’t get me wrong, the workouts are super challenging but they are always different, always scalable, and Dreamtown has 2 workout versions so you can pick what’s right for you that day... plus the coaches are amazing!! Highly recommend, you will be hooked!