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 »
Join us at the Galena Creek Visitor Center off Mount Rose Highway to meet official Tahoe Rim Trail Guides and get all your Tahoe-based hiking questions answered. Walk away feeling more prepared to tackle the TRT - either this summer, or over the next 20 years!
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.
Description Calling all TRTA Members! Fancy a moonlight stroll with us to Chickadee Ridge? Starting in Tahoe Meadows, work your way through the wooded forest up to a breathtaking vista, where we will watch the full moon over the lake. We have even more to sweeten the deal! To show how much we appreciate everything... Read more »
Description Take in the changing colors and immerse yourself, and your camera, in the new season! Join our photo experts, Sharell Katibah and Lizzie Flower to learn the basics of nature photography and how to get the most out of your photos. Grab your camera (fancy or not, smartphones work too!) and get on the... Read more »
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.
Fly through a winter wonderland on skis at a snowy excursion hosted by TINS and the TRTA. Spend the morning on cross-country skis gliding through forests around Spooner Lake on Tahoe's East Shore. We will take breaks periodically to learn about forest ecology while talking about the plants and animals that make up Tahoe's wintery ecosystem.
Join us at the Galena Creek Visitor Center off Mount Rose Highway to meet official Tahoe Rim Trail Guides and get all your Tahoe-based hiking questions answered. Walk away feeling more prepared to tackle the TRT - either this summer, or over the next 20 years!
Planning to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail this trail season? South Lake Brewery and the TRTA are hosting a free event at SLB! Grab a couple of cold ones and come out for an Interactive TRT Guide Panel discussion with our professional trail guides on completing the Tahoe Rim Trail! Bring out friends... Read more »
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!
You know how you're a cool TRTA member and we're an awesome organization? It's like we combined the cool and the awesome, threw in a dash of Valentine's Day and made a hike out of it! Come explore and let us spoil you on this picturesque short trek full of wine, cheese, crackers and deserts. BECAUSE WE MAKE A GREAT TEAM!
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!
Whether you are a new or experienced backpacker, this Gear Talk is just for you! Stio and the TRTA are hosting a free event at Stio Mountain Studio in South Lake Tahoe! Join us at Stio for an interactive Gear Talk with our professional trail guides and gearheads on everything you need to know about... Read more »
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!
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