Upcoming TRTA Events NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
June 4 Join us to celebrate National Trails Day and work on the trail at Echo Summit near Adventure Mountain. For more information visit tahoerimtrail.org/event/642022-caldorfire-restoration-workday/
BACKPACKING 101
June 17–19 Who wants to learn the fundamentals of backpacking while exploring beautiful Meiss Country with picturesque views of Round Top, Elephant’s Back, and Red Lake Peak and strolling through meadows of blooming wildflowers? We do! Backpacking 101 is an excellent opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to travel as a team with confidence and build up those backpacking skills to later replicate on your next adventure. For more information, visit tahoerimtrail.org/event/ backpacking-101 or email lindseys@tahoerimtrail.org.
GUIDED PUBLIC HIKES
June–September TRTA’s Guided Public Hikes offers novice to expert hikers an educational, guided tour of Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Rim Trail. Popular areas of interest include nature photography, wildflowers, astronomy, and natural history. For more information, visit tahoerimtrail.org/guided-day-hikes/ or email lindseys@tahoerimtrail.org.
TASKFORCE TRAILHEAD
June–September (most weekends) Be part of the solution! Join us at major trailheads to share environmental stewardship messaging and educate trail users! For more information visit tahoerimtrail.org/volunteer/ taskforcetrailhead/
#RAISETHERIM AND TRAIL RIM CHALLENGE
June 1–August 31 This year, the Trail Challenge and Raise the Rim are one in the same! We challenge you to hit the trail and raise support for the association that builds and maintains it. Sign up and create your personal trail goal and fundraising page. Then you’ll receive a link to 20 suggested routes to help you explore new areas of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Share your fundraising page with your friends and family and inspire them to help you complete your trail challenge goal and support the TRTA at the same time. For more information, visit tahoerimtrail.org/raise-the-rim/
TRAIL BLAZER | Summer 2022 | Tahoe Rim Trail Association
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