8/24-8/27 Lake Aloha Backcountry Camp

Join us for a volunteer vacation in one of the most beloved wilderness areas in the country! This four-day backcountry experience takes place in Desolation Wilderness near Lake Aloha.

Spend your days giving back to the trail you love, your evenings camping among the stunning granite landscapes of the Sierra Nevada, and while connecting with a passionate and welcoming trail community.

Project:

Access to Lake Aloha is challenging, and this section of the Tahoe Rim Trail sees heavy use, resulting in a cupped tread and areas of standing water. During this project, we’ll use natural materials found near the trail to improve the trail surface, enhance drainage, and create a more sustainable route for hikers.

Difficulty:

This stewardship camp is for experienced backpackers, preferably those who have spent time at high elevation as Lake Aloha is at 8,118 feet elevation. Even with a boat taxi across both Echo Lakes, the hike to base camp is ~5 miles and 1,000ft ascent. Hiking from basecamp to the worksite will be ~3 miles roundtrip.

You Bring:

• All camping gear (see below)
• Lunches for each day
• Trail work and camp clothes

We Supply:

• Desolation Wilderness Permit
• Dehydrated breakfasts and dinners
• All workday supplies: hard hats, tools, and gloves
• Instruction, leadership, and enthusiasm!
• Shuttle from the TRTA office to trailhead and back
• A boat taxi across Echo Lakes

Backpacking:

• Tent
• Sleep system (sleeping bag, pad, and pillow)
• Camp attire (comfortable, warm options and camp shoes)
• Camp towel
• Mess kit (plate/bowl, fork/spoon, cup)

Workday:

• Water bottles with 3-4L capacity
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Daypack
• Long sleeve shirt and pants (required for trail work)
• Durable, close-toed shoes or boots (required for trail work)
• Work gloves and eye protection (optional)

Monday

• 7:00 AM shuttle from TRTA Office
• 8:00 AM Hike in and establish camp + half day of work
• 4:00 PM Workday Ends
• Provided: Dinner

Tuesday:

• 9:00 AM Workday begins
• 4:00 PM Workday ends
• Provided: Breakfast and Dinner

Wednesday:

• 9:00 AM Workday begins
• 4:00 PM Workday ends
• Provided: Breakfast and Dinner

Thursday:

• 9:00 AM Workday begins
• 1:00 PM Workday ends and hike back to TH
• 4:00 PM Arrive at TRTA office
• Provided: Breakfast

Come out and help maintain a beautiful trail!