Tahoe Rim Trail Youth Backcountry Camps July 14-30
Map and compass orienteering. Wildlife, flora and fauna identification. Astronomy.
It’s all part of the Tahoe Rim Trail youth backcountry camps held in July at Lake Tahoe.
Alan Masters of South Lake Tahoe will hike PCT to Raise Funds for Diabetes Research
He’s on a mission. Alan Masters of South Lake Tahoe, shown here on top of Mt Tallac, is hiking the entire 2,650-mile journey on the Pacific Crest Trail.
His goal is to raise $2.65 million for the Northern California Inland Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) by touching the lives of $100,000 people and urging them to donate a penny per mile. I’m in. Are you? read more →
Winter Camping 101 Excursion March 9-10 with the Tahoe Rim Trail
Join experienced Tahoe Rim Trail guides on an overnight excursion and day trip designed to share the joys of winter camping and exploration in the backcountry overlooking Lake Tahoe with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and fun on March 9 and 10, 2013.
Free Trail Talk at Tahoe Meadows Feb 19
Learn about Lake Tahoe mountaineering, how to snowshoe efficiently, and the inside scoop on new work on the Tahoe Rim Trail during the free Trail Talks all winter.
Head to Tahoe Meadows/Ophir Creek on February 19, 2013 from 11:30am-1:00pm for an interactive snowshoe walk and talk and that will cover Tahoe Rim Trail improvements, education and experience.
Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Dec 8 at MontBleu
Well known as a breeding ground for elite athletes and year-round adventurers, Lake Tahoe is the stage for the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival to be held December 8, 2012 in South Shore at MontBleu. The pre-party starts at 6:30pm.
Designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival showcases clips from the best action sports films of the year, along with theatrical stunts and jaw-dropping imagery by Aurora photos and lots of prizes and tributes to our mountain culture.
Van Sickle Trail Info at Explore Tahoe
Located on the bottom floor of the Heavenly Village Transit Center, Explore Tahoe showcases a wealth of natural history, recreation and transportation information, along with environmental educational programs geared for all ages.
Explore Tahoe has also been a very big supporter of the new Van Sickle Bi-State Park and multi-use trail right in its backyard.
Rim to Reno Trail Building thru Oct 20
The Rim to Reno Trail System will provide more than 20 miles of new trail connecting the existing trails in the vicinity of Mount Rose and creating a new system that includes loop trails along with the connector trail to Reno.
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association every Thursday and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm until October 20, 2012.
Tim’s Tahoe Rim Trail 3rd Edition presentation at REI Oct 10
Tim Hauserman, author of the Tahoe Rim Trail guidebook series, will introduce his new book, Tahoe Rim Trail, 3rd Edition, with an entertaining free slideshow presentation featuring highlights from along the trail and around Lake Tahoe at REI in Reno on October 10, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thru Hike 165 miles with Tahoe Rim Trail Angels Sept 8-22
Don’t miss the angel-assisted annual Thru-Hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail and help raise money for maintenance of this iconic Lake Tahoe trail.
It’s 14 days of pure bliss, or the closest you can get to it by hiking 165 miles along the crest of Lake Tahoe. The TRTA Annual Thru Hike trip will take place September 8-22, 2012.
Free Tahoe Rim Trail Hikes
Take a hike this September with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) and learn about our geology, history, and wildlife.
September is an excellent time to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail, with less people – except in your hiking group, warm autumn light, and crisp weather.
Peak of the Rim Full Moon Hike Sept 29
Enjoy vistas of Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Meadows atop Relay Peak at 10,338 feet, the high point on the Tahoe Rim Trail with other TRTA members on September 29th from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bring a head lamp for this strenuous 9 mile hike. The only catch…you must be a TRTA member to go on this free hike.
Aug 22 Trail Talk at Cedar House Sport Hotel
Guided hikes provide insight, stories and knowledge that connect travelers to the local environment and community in a way that an unaccompanied walk through unfamiliar terrain cannot.
The Cedar House Sport Hotel’s Tahoe Trips and Trails will host a complimentary interactive talk by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association on Aug. 22nd at 5:30pm.
Free Guided Hikes in August with the Tahoe Rim Trail
Birds of a feather flock together for the final dog days of summer on the Tahoe Rim Trail with our favorite local naturalists, Will and Clark, of Tahoe Institute for Natural Science.
From wildflower and birding hikes, to water fall and full moon treks, join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for free guided hikes this August.
Check it out, and get outside! The wildflowers, and birds, are going off. read more →
Summer Full Moon Hikes with the Tahoe Rim Trail
Experience the peace, tranquility and beauty of Lake Tahoe by moonlight during these summer full moon hikes led by experienced Tahoe Rim Trail guides. All hikes start at the Tahoe Meadows trail head.
Learn To Backpack with Tahoe Rim Trail Aug 10-12 & Aug 25-26
If you’ve wanted to try backpacking, but weren’t quite sure how to get started check out the Tahoe Rim Trail Backcountry Trails Camp on Aug 10-12 and Backpacking 101 on Aug 25 and 26, 2012.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, work up a sweat, enjoy a few nights out under the stars, and show your appreciation and support for the Tahoe Rim Trail. read more →
Women’s Backpacking 101 July 28-29
The Tahoe Rim Trail is offering a Women’s Backpacking 101 course over the weekend of July 28-29, 2012, starting at the Big Meadow Trailhead in South Lake Tahoe.
Led by volunteer Tahoe Rim Trail guides and experienced backpackers, the class will introduce the basics of backpacking, trip planning, how to pack, bear awareness, campsite selection and set up, meal preparation and Leave No Trace principles. read more →
Free Guided Hikes on the Tahoe Rim Trail June 28-July 30
Enjoy a profusion of birds and wildflowers during free guided hikes on the Tahoe Rim Trail in July.
Bring your binoculars to learn more about the Mountain Bluebird, Red-Breasted Sapsucker, MacGillivray’s Warbler, Black-backed Woodpecker, and Pine Grosbeak, as you stroll through flower-covered alpine meadows.
They’re here. PCT Thru-Hikers. What a Trip.
You’ve probably seen them lately. Huge backpacks. Shoes dangling.
In need of a shower; a place to stay for the night.
And a glimmer in their eye that no one can possibly understand unless you’ve done it.
PCT Thru-Hikers; those hearty hikers who have been walking from Mexico as they keep on keeping on to the Canadian border.
Talk about life changing.
Tahoe Rim Trail April Spring Speaker Series for Hikers and Mountain Bikers
The April Spring Speaker Series presentations will include information for everybody, but, in particular, we will give attention to hikers and mountain bikers. We will give you the best information on where to go, what to bring with you and how to have fun while respecting others and the environment. REI-Reno is pleased to partner with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for the return of the April Speakers Series.
Admission to each presentation in the series is FREE and will be held at REI Reno, 2225 Harvard Way every Wednesday in April from 6:30pm – 8 pm.
Epic Sierra “Wild West Slope” for Teens
Epic Sierra provides affordable adventure travel options for teens in the heart of the Sierra Nevada.
For the 2012 summer, Epic Sierra will offer “Wild West Slope” a 7-day program that takes teens on an adventure along the Highway 49 corridor.
Tahoe Rim Trail Trail Construction and Guide Training May 18-20
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association invites you to improve your trail skills at its Outdoor Leadership & Guide Training and Trail Construction & Crew Leader Training, May 18-20, 2012.
Here’s your chance to get involved to help preserve our famous 165-mile trail that traverses our Sierra Nevada peaks.
Help Build new Trail in South Lake Tahoe Tuesdays and Saturdays
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for volunteer trail building workdays in Stateline, Nevada in South Lake Tahoe on the Daggett Summit Trail Project. Workdays are Tuesdays and Saturdays (9:00 am to 4:00 pm). Learn new skills, meet like minded trail enthusiasts, and give back to your community by joining a volunteer trail crew!
Free Guided Hikes on the Tahoe Rim Trail feature Wildflowers, Birds and Astronomy
You can’t beat the views, invigorating fresh air and camaraderie as you hike the famous Tahoe Rim Trail that encircles Lake Tahoe along the crest.
From wildflower and birding hikes and even a family astronomy hike, join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for free guided hikes this summer.
Snowy Hike of Tahoe Rim Trail starts June 10
Ned and Juliee Tibbits of Mountain Education in South Lake Tahoe will hike over snow the 165-mile length of the Tahoe Rim Trail in 18 days starting June 10, 2011.
The North Face Explore Fund Awards Grant to the American River Conservancy
The North Face has awarded a $2,500 grant to The American River Conservancy to help children and families explore the outdoors.
The Conservancy uses best available science, volunteers and partnerships to preserve rivers, land and the life they support. Through education and recreation, the Conservancy inspires the care of natural landscapes for future generations.
Hoots, Howls & Growls: Family Fun Hike October 29
This easy hike along 1.2 miles of the Tahoe Rim Trail is designed to introduced kids, (and adults) to hiking at night and dispel myths about the nocturnal animals that get a bad rap at Halloween.
The Hoots, Howls & Growls Family Fun Hike at Tahoe Meadows will be a scream. Don’t miss it Friday, October 29, starting at 5:30pm.
Free Galena Falls Wildflower Hike August 21
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association on a free leisurely hike to Galena Falls on August 21 starting at 10am.
The hike starts with a climb up and heads over a ridge and through the forest to a cascading waterfall. Followed by a moderate climb to a high mountain meadow, you will be rewarded with the gift of brilliant blooms; the result of late spring snow.
Volunteer Work Days on the Tahoe Rim Trail Tuesdays and Saturdays
GREAT news! The Tahoe Rim Trail at Kingsbury Grade in South Lake Tahoe will get a major reroute and 13 miles of new trail leading down to Lake Tahoe getting us off the road.
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for volunteer trail building workdays in Stateline, Nevada on the Daggett Summit Trail Project on Tuesdays and Saturdays (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) thru October 2010.
South Shore Mountaineer Carving a Niche
His deep love of the Sierras drives his passions.
Lake Tahoe at Its Finest – The Tahoe Rim Trail; One Trekker’s Experience
Here is one Happy Hiker’s account of his time spent on the Tahoe Rim Trail as he became a member of the “165 Mile Club”.
The Tahoe Rim Trail is waiting for you. Make 2010 the year you hike it.
Lake Tahoe at Its Finest – The Tahoe Rim Trail by Jim Mrazek, El Dorado Hills, CA
Winter Survival Workshop with TNSRT @ Sorensen’s Dec 12
Hopefully, you’ll never need to know what to do if you get lost out in a Sierra winter. But it’s better to know what to do just in case.
Members of the nonprofit, all-volunteer Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team (TNSRT) will lead an easy snowshoe and cross-country ski trek to cover planning and preparation, proper dress and equipment, emergency shelters, etc on December 12 at Sorensen’s in Hope Valley.
Star Parties & Galilean Telescopes Dec 12 & 13
Galileo’s Dream was for everyone to own and/or look through one of his telescopes to see the wonders in the heavens that he saw.
Now, you can be part of the dream and celebrate the Galilean Telescope’s 400th anniversary with a star party at Sand Harbor State Park on December 12 and 13 provided by Space Science for Schools in Incline Village.
Sacred Site Hike: Job’s Peak Aug 20 & Spooner Summit Aug 27
Did you know… Lake Tahoe is a sacred site, similar to Mount Shasta?
We always knew this place was special.
Now we can learn why it’s important – or better yet – why we’re compelled to connect with our natural landscape during two sacred site hikes in August lead by Peter Tongue.
Self Rescue Skills @ Lover’s Leap
Learn skills you hope you NEVER have to use.
Bela Vadasz receives AMGA Lifetime Achievement Award
He’s been doing it for 30 years.
IFMGA guide Bela Vadasz, who started Alpine Skills International located in Truckee was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).
TRT Backcountry Camps @ Kingsbury Daggett Summit Aug 15-16
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA), will host two Backcountry Camps on the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT), August 15-16 and September 5-7. Both camps will be held at near the Kingsbury South Trailhead of the TRT, southwest of Daggett Summit on Highway 207. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend.
2009 Trail Fest July 11 at Commons Beach
Get ready for a full day of hiking, biking and paddling at Trail Fest in Tahoe City at Commons Beach on Saturday, July 11, 2009 sponsored by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and Alpenglow Sports.
Backpacking with Children Class Offered June 16-28
Have you always wanted to take the little ones backpacking but you don’t know how? If so, then this is the perfect class for you.
Tim Hauserman, in partnership with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, will be teaching a class-series on how to introduce backpacking to your children.
Meet Climbing Legend Fred Beckey Mar 14
Fred Beckey is an American climbing legend.
He has climbed more first ascents than any other person in history. At age 86 he still climbs and pursues first ascents around the world.
Beckey will share his life of adventure through his photos and film on March 14th in South Shore.
The Adventures of Bean Bowers featured @ Alpenglow Film Series, Jan 22
He’s a technical consultant for mountain films, rock climber, and an ambassador for Patagonia. Imagine what stories he has to tell.
Join Bean Bowers on January 22nd at Sawtooth Ridge for an adventure film show. It’s free too!
High Altitude Adventures @ Sawtooth Ridge, December 11
Don’t miss this exciting night of high altitude adventures with Adrian Ballinger from Marmot and the owner of Alpenglow Expeditions on December 11.
Wildflowers @ Winnemucca Lake & Round Top are on
The annual march up to Round Top and Winnemucca Lake to view the wildflowers is on! read more →
“Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast.” And other Adventure Quotes.
The following quotes were part of Aaron Sedway’s photo and mixed media display at the North Tahoe Art Center last August.
Besides punctuating his dramatic photos, the quotes capture the passion of the athletes he shoots, and shout Tahoe mountain culture.
East Side Trails in Your Pocket
Do you prefer leisurely “Lakeside Rambles” or a 3-day backpacking trip?
Both? You’re in luck!
Tahoe has a Tribe?
Started by Felix, co-owner of Gaia Licious in South Lake, the Good Vibes Tribe is a local posse of three whose mission is simple… introduce locals and visitors to the beauty of Tahoe – inside and out. read more →
Fred Beckey honored at TAFF 2007
Fred Beckey is an American climbing legend.
He has climbed more first ascents than any other person in history.
Wind Sculptures
This tree.
Like most trees on Tahoe’s ridges, are nature’s handiwork. Rugged. Powerful. read more →
Aloha!
The lack of snow in Tahoe this year has created some very interesting landscapes.
Like Lake Aloha. read more →
Rock Climbing Classes in South Shore
Concentration. Strength. Agility. Finesse.
Rock climbers own these skills that translate into the rest of their lives. read more →
