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Full Moon Kayak Tour
Float in a kayak on the clear blue water while the sun sets the sky on fire, the full moon rises, and the stars twinkle! Increase your knowledge of astronomy with jaw dropping views of Lake Tahoe illuminated by the light of the full moon. We paddle for about two hours before landing on the beach for more stargazing. Typical…
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Guided Multi-Day Backpack Trips Registration
Want to experience the beauty of the Tahoe Rim Trail but don’t have weeks to dedicate to a Thru Hike? The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is now offering a “Taste of the TRT.” These 5-day, 4-night guided adventures provide an intermediate backpacking experience for just about anyone. Registration opens March 11th for Kingsbury Grade to Echo Summit July 19 -…
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Snow Camping 101
Join the TRTA for Snow Camping 101 and learn how to approach your winter camping activities safely and comfortably.This two-tiered snow camping course is designed for new or seasoned winter backcountry enthusiasts eager to learn how to upgrade their wilderness experience by learning the skills needed to successfully snow camp. Experienced TRTA guides will be there every step of the…
Read More >Map and Compass 101: Winter Navigation
Join the TRTA for map and compass basics. We will start the day in the classroom learning four preliminary sections: map basics, compass basics, orientating, and navigating. After the classroom, we will continue the training with hands-on, outdoor practice with your instructors in the snow. We will then wrap up with a review of what we learned with Q&A. All…
Read More >TRTA Member- Sunset Sweetheart Trek
Calling all TRTA members! This short and scenic snowshoe trek will take you to Caste Rock out of the Kingsbury North Trailhead in Stateline, NV. Don’t forget your camera! There will be plenty of great photo opportunities to capture Lake Tahoe’s west and south shores and the distant mountains of Desolation Wilderness at the top during sunset. Then your Sherpas,…
Read More >Sugar Pine Foundation Snowshoe Trek 2.0
: The Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) will be co- hosting this snowshoe trek. We’ll take a leisurely snowshoe trek from the parking lot to Lower Echo Lake (however, it could be more challenging if snow levels are deep). We will lunch at the old lodge so please remember to bring lunch and snacks. Our…
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North Lake Tahoe Spartan World Championship
North Lake Tahoe is proud to host the Spartan World Championship Race in Squaw Valley. The event further embraces North Lake Tahoe's high altitude training culture and highlights the region's technical and dramatic terrain. With four different races to choose from, Spartans of all ages and abilities can participate. Racers will start in the Village at Squaw Valley, and ascend…
Read More >Youth Backcountry Camp
Join an intrepid group of 12 youth, ages 14-17, on an exciting and challenging adventure to discover and experience firsthand the beauty of the Lake Tahoe region with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) and Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS). Make new friends while backpacking between three and six miles per day. Learn new backcountry skills and support your…
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2019 BEER AND BRATS
Three hours of great food, fabulous brews, and rockin' music! Hosted by the Incline Tahoe Foundation, Beer and Brats is a favorite of the Incline Village Independence Day Celebration! Held at Aspen Grove in Incline Village, this event is three hours of great food, fabulous brews and rockin' music! Event runs from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Beer from 25 breweries! Music…
Read More >Wildflowers of Tahoe
Local wildflower guru and TRTA Guide, Roger Rosenberger, and Lake Tahoe Community College wildflower instructor, Lisa Berry, are joining forces to bring you all the spectacular visions of Tahoe’s wildflowers. Join us for this exciting event in the Student Center at Lake Tahoe Community College to learn all about the flowers that will be showing up as the snow melts…
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