Ophir Creek Workday Join us for rock wall and tread repair ~ 2 miles south of Tahoe Meadows from the Ophir Creek Trailhead! This workday includes ~4 miles of hiking with ~400' of elevation gain. Energetic trail users wanted! Details Time 9 AM - 4 PM Meeting Location Ophir Crk Trailhead Priority Rock wall and... Read more »
If there's water, they will come. Birds will come! Spooner Summit area draws several of Tahoe's resident birds and many migratory birds. Spend the morning with us to learn all about them. Click for more info!
Ophir Creek Workday Join us for rock wall and tread repair ~ 2 miles south of Tahoe Meadows from the Ophir Creek Trailhead! This workday includes ~4 miles of hiking with ~400' of elevation gain. Energetic trail users wanted! Details Time 9 AM - 4 PM Meeting Location Ophir Crk Trailhead Priority Rock wall and... Read more »
Big Meadow Workday Join us for erosion mitigation and tread repair near Big Meadow! This workday includes ~2 miles of hiking with ~500' of elevation gain. Energetic trail users wanted! Details Time 9 AM - 4 PM Meeting Location Big Meadow Trailhead Priority Erosion mitigation and tread repair Provided PPE, trail expertise One of the... Read more »
Spend the afternoon of Saturday, September 23 giving back to your favorite Tahoe trail for National Public Lands Day! Help the TRTA restore the natural beauty Watson Lake offers.
This trek will be a leisurely snowshoe from the Echo Lake Sno-Park to Lower Echo Lake. Along the way, our experts and friends at the Sugar Pine Foundation will reveal the mysterious world of trees. No snowshoes? No problem! Just let us know, and we'll bring a pair for you.
Snowshoe out to the iconic Castle Rock with us! Enjoy the views and natural history of the surrounding trees with the Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) and our very own TRTA Guides. Don't have snowshoes? No problem! We have friendly experts, stunning views, and free snowshoes. We just need you!
Sometimes you just have to embrace the cold of the winter and open your eyes to the magic of the peace and quiet only a blanket of snow can afford. Whether you're walking, snowshoeing, or gliding, there is much to see in a snowy forest. Join the Tahoe Institutes for Natural Science (TINS) and the TRTA on skis for a peaceful morning in the the snow. Click for more info!
This course will teach you one of the most basic and essential outdoor skills- navigation without relying on a battery in the winter. The birth of the smart phone and personal global positioning systems (GPS) have not outdated the centuries old skill of navigation by map and compass. The earth's magnetic field will never run out of battery.
The TRTA supports you every step of the way on your guided thru hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail, from navigation, to food, to camping and wilderness skills. Our experienced guides are here to help you enjoy the wonders of the Tahoe backcountry.
Get the youth in your life outdoors and connected with nature to promote environmental stewardship, leadership, and confidence for life!
Join us on a snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake! Enjoy the views and natural history of the surrounding trees with the Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) and our very own TRTA Guides. Don't have snowshoes? No problem! We have friendly experts, stunning views, and free snowshoes. We just need you!
Lake Tahoe is one of the purest freshwater lakes in the world! Its unique system for staying so clear brings people from near and far to gaze at its beauty. This walk will teach you about Lake Tahoe's natural history and how it remains so blue. We will also touch on the curious cultural history from the turn of the last century. Click for more info!
The TRTA supports you every step of the way on your guided segment hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail, from shuttle logistics to navigation skills. Our experienced guides are here to help you successfully complete the whole trail one day at a time.
This two-day, classroom, and field day introductory snow camping course is designed for backcountry enthusiasts who want to step up their game by learning to camp and recreate all year long. Join us this February to explore and practice the essential skills and techniques to help you stay warm and comfortable while enjoying the freedom, quiet, and crispness that only snow camping can afford.
The TRTA supports you every step of the way on your Taste of the TRT guided overnight backpacking trip, from shuttle logistics to navigation skills. Our experienced guides are here to help you enjoy one of the most beautiful sections of the trail.
Do you know there's a special tree in the Sierra whose survival depends on a special bird? Did you know that same special bird's survival depends on the same special tree that depends on the special bird?! Whoa! Crazy, we know. This is only a sneak peek into the cool things you will learn on this snowshoe adventure. Click for more info!
We're hosting two volunteer trail work opportunities for those interested in giving back on National Trails Day. We will have a celebratory BBQ after for all participants to enjoy.
Join us with trail and tree experts from the TRTA and the Sugar Pine Foundation to learn about the amazing sugar pines and help bring them back!
Dust off the boots and head out into the forest with the TRTA and experienced naturalists at the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS). If you like nature, outdoor education, exercise, and good company, click for more info!
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