DEDICATIONS

Views we love

The Tahoe Rim Trail holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Through the TRTA’s Adopt-a-Vista/Adopt-aMile program members of our community can honor their loved ones or special occasions by dedicating a special spot on the trail they hold dear. Here are this season’s adopted vistas and their special dedication. If you are interested in adopting a vista or a mile, contact Veronica Palmer at veronicap@tahoerimtrail.org.

1991

The TRT Interpretive Loops is completed at Tahoe Meadows. 1992 1998 1993 1999

The trails and lake are a magical place for our family and we are thankful for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and all they do!

—Sarah Uppal

The Wednesdays’ Inspirational Vista is located 6.5 miles south of Echo Summit. The Uppal Family Vista is located about 4.5 miles west of the Mt. Rose Trailhead.

The Wednesdays’ Inspirational Vista

In 2019 a group of individuals signed up to hike the entire trail in one summer through the TRTA’s guided Segment Hike program. For one member of the group, the viewpoint after a difficult climb to Showers Lake held a special meaning. The climb was so grueling that thoughts of dropping out of the program had popped into her head, but after reaching the vista she was blown away. She sat down and realized what a privilege it was to be strong enough to get to such a special place under the power of her own two feet and with the love and support of an amazing group of friends. The group decided to all pitch in and adopt the special place dedicating it to their friendship. They formed a truly unique bond and vowed to keep on hiking together, including some snowshoeing. In 2020 they carried on, joined by a few TRTA guides and some new hikers who were making their way around the whole trail.

The Uppal Family Vista

Sarah and Renny Uppal, along with their family, adopted a vista leading up to Relay Ridge to honor two important women in their lives, Carol Novitz and Betty Blakely. Carol, Renny’s grandma, had hiked part of the trail years ago with the family while in her 90s. She was a true inspiration who never stopped moving and laughing. She was almost 102 when she passed away. Sarah’s grandma, Betty, loved birds and enjoyed painting landscapes and nature. After hiking to the top of Mount Rose in 2020, the Uppals felt adopting this vista would be the perfect tribute to dedicate to two inspirational and important women who they lost earlier in the year.

“As a family we have enjoyed the trails on foot and on bike. We have countless memories on the lake, sailing, wake surfing, paddle boarding and jumping off the dock. The trails and lake are a magical place for our family and we are thankful for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and all they do!” said Sarah.

1994 1995 1996

The TRTA office moves from Meyers, CA to Kingsbury Grade at Stateline, NV. The Tahoe Rim Trail Fund officially becomes the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and incorporates in Nevada. Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe adopts a mile on the TRT.