Our Mission:

To maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system and encourage stewardship through volunteer programs, educational outreach and community partnerships. To promote healthy, environmentally responsible outdoor recreation and provide access to the beauty of the Lake Tahoe region, now and for future generations.

Hike, Bike and Walk Conference 2008

Trail construction training and alternative transportation-bicycles and pedestrians, will be the topic of two conferences to be held in the Lake Tahoe area

WHEN: Thursday - Sunday, May 15 - 18

WHERE: MontBleu Resort Casino, Stateline, Lake Tahoe, Nevada May 15-16

Washoe County Regional Park -Galena Creek State Park May 16 - 18

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the Nevada Department of Transportation's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program have combined their annual training workshop to provide bicycle, pedestrian and trail information. Both events are available to the general public. Attendees can register for one or both conferences, with bike/ped agenda available at Bicycle Nevada (see below). register

TRAILBUILDING AND CREW LEADER TRAINING WORKSHOP May 16-18

The third-annual Trail building and crew leader training, held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washoe County Regional Park -Galena Creek Park. The Tahoe Rim Trail workshop provides the knowledge to help build and maintain multi use trails.leadership

Teaching how to design, construct and maintain trails, the workshop brings together such agencies as the U.S. Forest Service, Nevada State Parks, California State Parks, Washoe County Parks, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Sierra Front Recreation Coalition, Carson Valley Trails Association, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Truckee Meadows Trails Foundation, Truckee Trails Association and Truckee Donner Land Trust.

The trail workshop's $65 registration fee includes instruction, park lodging, food, training materials and transportation to class sites.

 

NEVADA BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CONFERENCE May 15-16

The Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Conference will be held Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 at MontBleu Casino, in Stateline, Lake Tahoe Developed to augment statewide bicycle and pedestrian resources, the conference will provide the latest information on pedestrian and bicycle route planning, design, advocacy, events, education, as well as the Safe Routes to School program.

The conference's theme of economic development will detail how communities and organizations can recognize economic benefits from bicycle events and facilities. Keynote speaker Thomas Warden, Vice President of Community and Government Relations for the Howard Hughes Corporation, will speak to the company's use of bicycle facilities while developing Las Vegas' Summerlin Ranch master-planned community.

"In its seventh year, this conference is truly the state's foremost event for bike and walking enthusiasts, advocates, engineers, administrators, educators and consultants," NDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Manager Eric Glick explained. "It's a chance to come together and realize different approaches to improve the needs of the bicycling and walking public."

agendaVisit Bicycle Nevada Conference Home Page or call (775) 888-7433. Event registration is $95, including meals and dinner cruise. The conference is co-sponsored by the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board.
 

Ever Dream Of Doing
The Entire Tahoe Rim Trail?

Sign Up before it's too late!

(Program note: As of March 24th, all spaces have been filled. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please contact our Executive Director, Mark Kimbrough, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

2008 could be the year you do it! All 165 miles! The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is now accepting applications for the 2008 thru hike. The 15 day trip will begin on July 26, 2008 and end on August 9, 2008.

The 2008 Annual Fund Raiser Thru-Hike Event

This is truly a unique opportunity to do a "supported" 15 day backpacking trip on the Tahoe Rim Trail. There will be two groups of 15 people. Each group will have 2 to 3 guides and some amazing views along the way.

One of the really great things about this thru hike is the support. We like to call them our "trail angels". Trail angels are volunteers and staff members that appear every 2 to 3 days with food, fuel and water (if needed). These same trail angels take our trash. This equals lighter packs and happier campers!

 

This is the 8th year the Tahoe Rim Trail Association has offered the thru hike. The thru hike is definitely a worth while challenge that has left many with life long memories. This great event is also one of the Tahoe Rim Trail Associations best fund raisers. The $1,500 from each participant goes directly towards the continued planning, construction and maintenance of the 165 mile multi-use trail.

So make this your year. Take the challenge of backpacking the entire Tahoe Rim Trail in 15 days and donating to one of the most beautiful trails in the world!

Contact Roberta Martinoni at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

or call the office at 775-298-0012

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