Spooner Backcountry Camp July 2nd-5th – Canceled

This camp will mark the second major effort in a three year project to relocate and reconstruct portions of the TRT above the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe. During this camp we’ll primarily be working to build new trail that is more sustainable and scenic than the current route.

DUE TO COVID-19

Registration for this camp is currently on hold due to complications from the COVID-19 pandemic. To be put on a notification list for updates on this camp, please email your interest to KristineK@tahoerimtrail.org.

What to Expect

This is a trail crew Backcountry Camp, and requires camping in a remote setting without access to personal vehicles, though vehicles will transport personal gear to the campsite. Cell phone reception is spotty or non-existent. There is no access to running water or electricity. Meals will be prepared by volunteer camp chefs. This camp is rated Moderately Strenuous.

Schedule

We’ll meet on the afternoon of Thursday, July 2nd at Spooner Lake and/or in Washoe Valley and shuttle participants into Marlette Campground. Everyone will set up their tents, enjoy a dinner prepared by our fantastic volunteer camp chefs, and receive a project orientation. For the next three days we’ll wake around 7AM for a delicious, hot, freshly prepared breakfast before getting our gear together to hike with tools to the work sites (less than 2 miles from the camp). We’ll work from 9AM to 4PM with a big break for lunch and  plenty of water breaks. A prepared snack will await us on our return to camp followed by dinner and great company. We’ll have our pick of numerous vantage points to watch fireworks after dark and should be able to see multiple displays from around the lake to celebrate July 4th together. We’ll break camp on the morning of Sunday, July 5th and quit work early in the afternoon so we have plenty of time to shuttle everyone back to their vehicles before the end of the day.

Please note! Our camp and work site are at high elevation, approximately 8300 feet. If you will be traveling from low elevations or are not accustomed to strenuous activity at high elevation we recommend you arrive in the Tahoe area several days in advance to acclimate to local conditions.

What to Bring

All volunteers are required to dress appropriately for each day of work including long sleeved shirts, long pants, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. You should also bring containers for at least 3 liters of water, sunglasses or other eye protection, sunscreen, any medications, camping gear, and other equipment to be comfortable in camp. Don’t have the all the fancy stuff? Just let us know, we have gear to loan out. The TRTA provides the rest, including cooking and kitchen gear, volunteer camp chefs, safety equipment such as hard hats and gloves, tools and experienced crew leaders.

Who to Bring

The whole family is welcome! Children can participate in volunteer workdays so long as they are able to understand and abide by TRTA safety protocols. Adults that bring youth participants are responsible for their supervision at all times. In addition, please follow the guidelines below:

• Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have their legal guardian sign a Parent/Guardian Permission Form
• Responsible volunteers age 16 and older can participate in trailwork without an adult chaperone
• For volunteers over 12 years of age, there should be at least one adult for every 4-5 youth participants
• For volunteers under 12 years of age, there should be one adult for every youth participant

Come out and help build some great trail!

Thank you to the NV Recreational Trails Program, which receives funding from the Federal Highway Administration, for making this work possible!