Tahoe Rim Trail
Heavenly's Epic Project closer to reality; Final environmental report ready
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 9:57pm
The final environmental impact report on Heavenly Mountain Resort's Epic Discovery Project has been completed and is now ready for public review. The new project, located at Heavenly Mountain Resort, will expand their summer activities to include more canopy tours, hiking and biking trails as well as interpretive activities.
Meet legendary Snowshoe Thompson during Lake Tahoe snowshoe trek
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/09/2015 - 8:23pm
Event Date:
February 28, 2015 - 10:00am
Enjoy a fun snowshoe trek which can be enjoyed by history buffs and family alike. This special snowshoe event, put on by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, will take participants over historic parts of the famous trail used between Genoa, Nevada and Hangtown (Placerville), California.
Thomson famously carried the mail for two decades in the mid-1800s. Along the route, trekkers will meet and follow “Snowshoe” himself in the person of costumed Chautauqua performer Steve Hale of Comstock Characters. Bring your imagination and be prepared to be transported back to the winter of 1865.
South Lake Tahoe snowshoe trek celebrates National Winter Trails Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/02/2015 - 11:40pm
Event Date:
January 10, 2015 - 10:00am
Hiking and exploring aren't just summer sports in Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will show you how to enjoy those activities as part of National Winter Trails Day on January 10.
They will guide snowshoers through the historic Van Sickle Bi-State Park after meeting at Explore Tahoe Urban Trailhead where participants will learn about the park.
Generation Green of South Lake Tahoe will join the leaders from TRTA as they guide people through the three mile round trip trek, highlighting a variety of winter, forest health, and fire ecology along the way.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition's Top 10 list of 2014 bicycle events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 9:33pm
From exciting bike events to new world-class bike trails, 2014 was a great year for biking in Lake Tahoe. In no particular order, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition presents ten of the best highlights from the past 12 months:
Carson Valley Storyteller Horserider video series released
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 11:28pm
For the past year, Terri Arnold of South Lake Tahoe has been creating promotional videos for the Carson Valley Story Teller series. Each of the nine completed videos (three are still in post production), show Arnold as she shows viewers all they can do in the area. She doesn't show you in the normal way either, everything is done while on a horse named Meha. They can all be seen on the Carson Valley Visitor Authority's You Tube page.
Vail Resorts honors 49 local non-profits during EpicPromise grant giveaway
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 1:25am
As part of their mission to give back to the community and protect the environment, Vail Resorts gave away 49 grants to Lake Tahoe area groups during a ceremony on Tuesday at Heavenly Valley.
Enjoy free stargazing event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 12:23am
Event Date:
December 13, 2014 - 7:00pm
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) for a night dedicated to our grand celestial sphere. The Geminid Meteor Shower will be making its appearance during this time, and it is expected to see many shooting stars throughout the night.
You will be taken into a snow covered Tahoe Meadows to relax and gaze at the sky and TINS staff will illuminate the mysteries of the night.
This event is perfect for sharing with your whole family! It is free and only open to the first 30 signups.
New Children's Book Explains Tahoe's Geology- Author to Speak at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 2:14pm
Event Date:
December 20, 2014 - 10:30am Friends of the library are excited to present, "Gertrude’s Tahoe Adventures in Time", a children’s book about the natural history of Lake Tahoe. With colorful and dramatic illustrations the book tells the story of Gertrude, a Tahoe girl who meets a magic maiden who takes her on a fast motion adventure through the history of Lake Tahoe. They watch glaciers march, volcanoes erupt and exotic animals graze while becoming forever friends.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Opening ceremony Tuesday for new Tahoe Rim trail link to Mt. Houghton
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 9:25pm
Over 100 volunteers spent 2,000 hours this summer helping to finish the last leg of a multi-year project that connects the Tahoe Rim Trail to Northern Nevada communities.
On Tuesday, October 14, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will celebrate the completion of a new trail to the summit of Mt. Houghton from the Rim Trail at Relay Ridge. Volunteers built .7 miles of trail from Mt. Rose to the Thomas Creek Trailhead which increases recreational access in the Mt. Rose area.
Long time director named Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel Chief Managing Officer.
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 7:38am
Whole the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel is undergoing $8 million dollars in renovations, the leadership of the hotel formerly known as "Embassy Suites" is also undergoing renovations.
The resort just celebrated a year of independence in April 2014 and is putting into place a management structure that throws away the corporate mold, and invests in the resort’s front line -- its staff.
Forest Service project to impact a part of Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/04/2014 - 10:19pm
On Monday, the U.S. Forest Service will start a mastication project on the Northwest shore of Lake Tahoe that will impact a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail.
For the next 6 weeks, including weekends, staff will be in the area near Page Meadows. They'll be using a piece of equipment called a masticator which reducing the amount of material left behind after a tree thinning project. The machinery may cause flying debris to be thrown up to 500 feet.
Heavenly looking to expand summer activities with Epic Discovery Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 7:06pm
An environmental impact report on the Heavenly Epic Discovery Project is ready for public viewing. The new project, located at Heavenly Mountain Resort, will expand their summer activities to include more canopy tours, hiking and biking trails as well as interpretive activities.
Since 2011 the U.S. Forest Service has allowed more summer activities on national forest lands.
The following increase in activities are being proposed:
New trail created to connect High Meadows to Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 11:57pm
A new three mile long trail has been completed that now connects High Meadows to the Tahoe Rim Trail. The new path, called the Monument Pass Trail, is located in the southeast end of South Lake Tahoe at the Cold Creek Trail at High Meadows. The trail is multi-use and will be enjoyed by cyclists and hikers.
The new trail is part of a larger group of trail projects known as the Trail Access and Travel Management Plan (Trail ATM), a process used by the Forest Service to plan, review, design and construct trail systems in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Tahoe Rim Trail Association has events left to enjoy this summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 9:59pm
What began as a dream in 1977 is now a 165-mile trail around Lake Tahoe for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. Retired U.S. Forest Service officer Glen Hampton researched and explored places along the perimeter for the trail to go. He nvestigated aged pathways used by early pioneers, Basque Shepherds, and the Washoe People. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA)was founded in 1981 and construction on the trail began three years later.
Car Free Day Held at Kingsbury Businesses
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/21/2014 - 10:49pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency closed it's parking lot to motorized staff vehicles on Friday for what has become a hallmark event for the agency.
Over 60 staff members of both TRPA and adjoining offices at their lower Kingsbury building biked, walked, used transit or a combination of these to get to work.
The 4th annual event started started as a way to get more staff members of TRPA to participate in the Tahoe Bike Challenge.
Forest Service Beings Mastication Project on North Shore
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 10:32pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit began a mastication project last week on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe off of Fairway Drive near Tahoe City.
The project will eliminate material left behind after thinning for fuels reduction and involves using a masticator, which is a large lawn-mower type of heavy equipment that runs over debris and chops it up into smaller pieces.
Over $550,000 Awarded by TRPA to Lake Tahoe Organizations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 11:54pm
"On Our Way" grants totaling over $550,000 were awarded this week by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). Six projects that aim at sustainability and improved mobility options around Lake Tahoe will now be able to move forward due to the grants.
Hike or Bike the Tahoe Rim Trail in Bits and Pieces This Summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 10:39pm
Does hiking or biking the 165 miles of the Tahoe Rim Trail seem interesting but rather daunting?
The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge may be just what the doctor ordered since you have all summer to accomplish the whole trail.
Hikers can choose to walk six easy treks of two to six miles each and become a Tahoe Rim Trail Challenger, or, if they want a bit more challenge, there are six moderate hikes of six to 12 miles each to earn Trail Blazer status.
South Lake Tahoe Business EXPO on Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 11:07pm
A record-breaking 100 businesses will participate in the 2014 Business EXPO –“Tahoe South in ACTION” this Friday, March 28. The event begins at 4:30pm and continues until 8:30pm in Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Convention Center. It will highlight South Shore businesses’ goods and services to an anticipated crowd of 1,200 attendees.
The following vendors will exhibit:
A Hand at Home
Acker RV Rentals
Alpine Smith Snow Removal and Driveway Sealing
American Legion Post 795
Bank of the West
Barton Memorial Hospital
Beach Hut Deli
Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
Tahoe Rim Trail Association Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 11:59am
Event Date:
April 22, 2014 - 5:30pm The Friends of the Library presents Shannon Skarritt, Director of Membership & Outreach for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, who will give a presentation introducing people to a snippet of TRTA’s 33 year history, as well as its many programs, volunteer projects, and all eight segments via a slideshow. The evening will provide the public with the knowledge to be ready for the upcoming hiking season.
The event is at the South Lake Tahoe library on April 22, 2014 at 5:30 pm.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Pickatrail.com Offers Free Tahoe Rim Trail Maps for GPS Devices
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/09/2013 - 3:43pm
The entire Tahoe Rim Trail is now available on hand held GPS devices via pickatrail.com, free of charge. Mile markers and waypoints can be viewed on the USGS 7.5 minute topographic base maps.
Each trail section includes an elevation and gradient analysis and useful trail metrics. You can download the free custom maps in the KML file format to your GPS device. Free, full-sheet USGS 7.5 minute topo maps are also available to download.
For more information visit:
Terri Arnold of South Lake Tahoe Wins Carson Valley Rider Contest
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/08/2013 - 4:31pm
Humor and distinctive footwear shone through in a contest to find a spokeswoman for the Carson Valley. In September, the Carson Valley Visitors Authority announced its nationwide search for a “storyteller on horseback.” Fifteen women answered the call and in video submissions, which ranged from a poetic ode to the Carson Valley to a distinctive pair of pink stilettos, made their case to be the area’s spokeswoman.
Blue Ribbon Award Nominees Announced by TahoeChamber
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 11:14am
TahoeChamber announced the nominees for the 2013 Blue Ribbon Awards. 175 people and businesses were nominated.
Congratulations to the nominees:
Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Vacation Club
Tahoe Rim Trail executive director featured on KUNR podcast
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 1:59pm
Mary Bennington, executive director of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, is featured on Friday's KUNR program Beyond The Headlines.
The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the world's premier trails. It passes through California and Nevada, six counties, one state park, three National Forests, and three Wilderness areas. This spectacular trail is 165 miles of single-track multiuse trail, winding from peak to peak around Lake Tahoe.
An Evening with Suzanne Roberts and Tim Hauserman
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 4:22pm
Event Date:
March 26, 2013 - 6:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters and the Tahoe Area Sierra Club invite you to join them for an Evening with local authors Suzanne Roberts and Tim Hauserman. They will be sharing slides and stories of their adventures and signing copies of their books, Almost Somewhere and Tahoe Rim Trail. You may purchase copies of these books at the event (cash or local checks only please). Admission is Free and there will be a free raffle drawing at the end of the evening.
Location
Emerald Bay Physical Therapy
812 Emerald Bay Road, SLT
Call 541-1027 for more info
United States
28° 17' 29.616" N, 82° 42' 57.2544" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival arrives Feb. 8-10
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 3:54pmEvent Date:
February 8, 2013 (All day)
Alpenglow Sports has teamed up with Tahoe Cross Country to present the first-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10. All events are free, open to the public and take place at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City, California. A full schedule of events is available at www.tahoenordicfestival.com.
National Winter Trails Day at Van Sickle State Park
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:23am
Event Date:
January 12, 2013 - 10:00am
As part of National Winter Trails Day, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association will host free guided hikes on Jan. 12, 2013 from 10am to 2pm through the newly opened Van Sickle State Park behind Harrah’s Casino at Stateline South Shore Lake Tahoe.
There will also be outdoor gear demonstrations, raffle prizes, and a Warming Party at Explore Tahoe after the hikes.
This South Lake Tahoe event is a family-friendly introduction to snowshoeing and to winter opportunities on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Participants will have to bring their own shoes, snacks, water and warm clothing.
Tahoe Chamber celebrates 2012 Blue Ribbon winners at awards ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:28am
UPDATED: The 5th annual Tahoe Chamber Blue Ribbons Awards were held Thursday night, recognizing businesses, individual and organizations for their outstanding service and contribution to the South Shore Lake Tahoe community. The awards presentation recognized all businesses nominated and announce the winners of the eight separate categories.
The winners, finalists and honorable mentions are listed in the attachment below the story:
Chamber Announces the 2012 Blue Ribbon Award Nominees
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 2:32pmThe Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.
Work on Daggett Summit trail project nears completion
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 6:00amJust as construction on Highway 50 winds down for the season, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association also prepares to put the finishing touches on its own road project of sorts. It's taken more than 10...
Work on Daggett Summit trail project nears completion
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 6:00amJust as construction on Highway 50 winds down for the season, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association also prepares to put the finishing touches on its own road project of sorts. It's taken more than 10...
Riding the Rim
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 6:00amRiders hit the dusty trail Saturday for the 25-mile and 50-mile Horse Endurance Ride along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Plenty of local riders participated, including South Tahoe junior rider Ally Swain, a...
Kudos & Kindness: Appreciation for Search & Rescue, volunteers who saved us
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/18/2012 - 6:00amSeveral weeks ago, while hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, we had to call El Dorado Search & Rescue. We would like to thank volunteers Scott Gabler, Siena Smith and their colleagues, and the Calstar heli...
Memories of the Nevada 10-In-10 challenge
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:21pm
The newspaper headline on page one on Aug. 15, 2002 said it all:
“They made it!”
Yes, they did! And, they did it in record-setting style.
Four athletes, who are personal friends of Elaine and I, completed 10 very physically and mentally-demanding challenges in a period of 10 grueling days, way back in 2002.
I know because we were there for each and every one of those 10 memorable days that resulted in the very first Nevada 10-in-10 Challenge going into the Nevada record book.
Those four were Karl Horeis, Jeremy Evans, Rick Gunn and K. M. Cannon.
13th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 4:56pmEvent Date:
August 11, 2012 (All day)
Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 11, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Rim Trail a labor of love
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 6:00amSTATELINE, Nev. - Though I ascended more than 1,000 feet across five miles of the Tahoe Rim Trail from Spooner Summit to South Camp Peak, it was the view that was breathtaking.From a windy but c...
Tahoe Rim Trail a labor of love
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 9:55amSTATELINE, Nev. - Though I ascended more than 1,000 feet across five miles of the Tahoe Rim Trail from Spooner Summit to South Camp Peak, it was the view that was breathtaking.From a windy but c...
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Gets Dirty with Trail Building Day
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 2:10pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will be getting dirty with this month’s community beautification project to help re-build trails in conjunction with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, June 23 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Adventure Sports week at Lake Tahoe offers mountain bike events
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 5:58amThe 2nd Annual Adventure Sports Week Tahoe, scheduled for Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, will offer a series of mountain biking events in addition to its other outdoor sporting competitions, clinics taught by professionals, live musical concerts and family-friendly activities.
Lake Tahoe trails workshop on June 7
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 11:29am
Event Date:
June 7, 2012 - 5:30pm
Nevada Division of State Parks will host a trail workshop to plan the future of trails within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. All trail users are encouraged to attend. The goal is to gather ideas and feedback based on the draft map.
The workshop will be on Thursday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Incline Golf Course Chateau located at 955 Fairway Boulevard in Incline Village. Staff from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the U.S. Forest Service will also be there to answer questions.
Applications accepted for Summer of Service Program
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 6:00amParasol AmeriCorps program has four 300-hour positions available this summer.Two of the positions are at Tahoe Rim Trail, and two are at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. Positions will ta...
National Trails Day
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:34amJoin the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for the 20th annual American Hiking Society National Trails Day event on June 2 Help the TRTA build trail for the first time this season at Van Sickle Bi-State Park. Volunteers of all skill levels and physical abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate-no prior experience necessary. Volunteers will receive free lunch and are invited to the post-workday celebration at Explore Tahoe including free food and drink.
Friends of the Library offers free Trail Talk
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 4:09pmJoin the Friends of the Library for a free Trail Talk with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association in South Lake Tahoe at the El Dorado County Library on Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. Meet other trail enthusiasts and learn about what the TRTA does from trail building, hiking and youth programs as well as numerous educational opportunities.
We’ll also swap trail stories, so bring a friend! We hope your experience will inspire you to get more involved with this “trail like no other.”
Tahoe Rim Trail training planned
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 6:00amJoin the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for several trail planning and leadership workshops May 18-20.* The seventh annual Trail Construction and Crew Leader Workshop is at Washoe County's Galena Cree...
Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:43pmRecognized for stewardship and care taken in the building and construction of developments around Lake Tahoe, the 22nd annual Best in the Basin awards were announced Tuesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
The TRPA, which sets policy for development around Lake Tahoe, will recognize the winners, listed below, during the 2011 Best in the Basin awards presentation during the meeting of its Governing Board on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Stateline. Go here for the agenda.
