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. 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!
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!
Join us for a Sweetheart Snowshoe Trek and enjoy some provided snacks and treats at a scenic overlook. This short and scenic snowshoe hike will take you to Castle Rock out of the Kingsbury North Trailhead. Don't forget your camera! There will be plenty of great photo opportunities to capture Lake Tahoe's west and south shores.
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 The birth of the smart phone and personal global positioning systems (GPS) have not outdated the centuries old skill of navigation by map and compass.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.
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.
Join TRTA and TINS for an educational snowshoe tour in Tahoe while learning about the winter wonderland around you!
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.
This classroom and overnight field 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 winter 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 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.
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.
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 Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. This course will provide individuals with a foundation in important first aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in a remote backcountry environment.
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