New Crew Leader Training

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Crew leaders instruct volunteers before working on a trail reroute project along the Tahoe Rim Trail near Castle Rock. New Crew Leader Training June 8 & 9, 2024 TRTA's two day New Crew Leader Training will focus on providing experienced trail volunteers the skills needed to safely and efficiently... Read more »

Wilderness First Aid with NOLS Wilderness Medicine- May

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NOLS Wilderness First Aid in Lake Tahoe

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.

Winter Navigation with a Map and Compass

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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 The birth of the smart phone and personal global positioning systems (GPS) have not outdated the centuries old skill of navigation by map and compass.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.