TRTA Summer Trail Blazer 2015

Summer 2015

Newsletter of The Tahoe Rim Trail Association

Be Here Now

Whether it’s making memories of a lifetime by volunteering

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Welcome to Summer 2015.

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is bursting with events and opportunities to help sustain the trail, learn wilderness skills and experience this “Trail like no other.”

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The hours when the mind is absorbed by beauty are the only hours when we truly live.

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he excitement to get out on the trail is palpable. Personally I am thrilled by the prospect of our upcoming trail season for many reasons. My top motivator is that I have a brand new knee that will allow me to get back out on our “trail like no other”. I have so missed the days working on the trail or hiking all day with one of our groups while basking in the beauty that surrounds me each step of the way.

enrollment Youth Backcountry Camps in partnership with the City of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. If you know someone between the ages 12-17 hankering for an experience they’ll never forget – sign them up!

Mark your calendars now for our Annual Celebration to be held on Tuesday, October 20th at the Nevada Museum of Art. This event coincides with the Museum’s special art exhibit showcasing the beauty

by Mary Bennington I’d like to offer a huge thank you to all our sawyers, of Lake Tahoe. Join us for an extraordinary evening Executive crew leaders and volunteers who continue to keep with friends and enjoy a brief recap of the year’s Director the trail in such great shape for everyone to enjoy. accomplishments, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and We’ve planned a busy 2015 season with plenty of trail projects, exclusive access to the exhibits. We are accepting nominations backcountry camps, guided hikes, youth backcountry camps for our 2015 Hall of Fame. Please help us honor those and lots more! There is definitely something for everyone – I volunteers and partners who have been such a huge part of our hope you will join us! success. Nomination forms can be found on our website.

One way to get out on the trail is to take the Challenge! We are now in our third year of the Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge with all new premier hikes just for Trail Challenge Members. Whether you sign up as an individual, family or as a company team – this program will get you moving and enjoying some of the best our trail has to offer. We are excited by the number of new corporate sponsors who have taken the challenge to provide their employees an exciting workplace wellness program. I hope you will join in the fun and keep an eye out for McLeod the Marmot’s appearances out on the trail all summer.

Program highlights: We still have room on our September Thru Hike for the adventurous souls who’d like to complete the whole trail with the support of our wonderful trail angels and expert guides. Or for the younger set, we are offering two open 2

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Finally, I’d like to welcome three new board members: Ande Chern, Jim Crompton and Carl Woods. They each bring a variety of skills and a wealth of experience to our organization.

Well, I’m ready to get back to truly living and looking forward to seeing each of you out enjoying our beautiful trail!

Happy trails!

Mary Bennington Executive Director Tahoe Rim Trail Association

Tahoe Rim Trail Association Trail Blazer is the official publication of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system, practice and inspire stewardship and promote access to the beauty of the Lake Tahoe Region.

Staff Executive Director

Mary Bennington

Director of Operations

Morgan Fessler

Director of Trail Use

Lindsey Schultz

Director of Membership & Outreach

Shannon Skarritt

Office Administrator

Laurie Buffington

Volunteer & Outreach Manager

Justine Lentz

Board Of Directors President John Singlaub Vice President Karen Ross Treasurer John McCall Secretary Jennifer Hogler Sustainable Funding

Jeanne Fisher-Thompson Trail Operations Dave Schnake Trail Use Ro Martinoni Board Members

Bob Anderson, Ande Chern, Jim Crompton, David De Voe, Jackie Ferek, Petra Keller, Roger Rosenberger, Carl Woods Contact Us

128 Market St. Suite 3E PO Box 3267 Stateline, NV 89449 phone:775-298-4485 www.tahoerimtrail.org info@tahoerimtrail.org

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ach year presents Before you head the Tahoe Rim out on the trail this Trail Association and summer, make sure to the Trail with new learn or refresh on the challenges: updating seven Leave No Trace our website, moving Principles which will offices, initiating a new include helpful details connector trail project, to reduce your impact. etc. As we head into our If you are new to trails fourth year of drought or backpacking please

by Morgan Fessler in the Tahoe Basin, new consider attending the Director Of challenges emerge.

TRTA’s public hikes Operations More people are using or Backpacking 101 the trail as they head to Tahoe for for more details about how to its cool clear waters, our plant and responsibly recreate! animal communities from the tiny pika to the massive sugar pine For our are stressed after four years of part we incredibly dry conditions, wildfires will be out threaten to close sections of the stewarding trail, and seasonal water sources the trail all will once again run dry shockingly summer Details on early in the season. long. Project page 8 priorities for With all of these factors at play, it this summer is more important than ever that include we all do our part to steward the maintenance work on the Van trail. Please consider carpooling Sickle Trail in June, tread and utilizing Tahoe’s public transit repair on the TRT near Snow system when available to allow Valley Peak in July and August, more room at trailheads. There is backcountry trail work camps near new information on our website Armstrong Pass, and other various about how to access trailheads maintenance projects around via public transit. Make sure to the Tahoe Basin in September properly dispose of your and your and October. We hope you will pet’s waste, stay on designated consider joining us this summer trails, be extremely cautious to build and maintain the Tahoe utilizing camp stoves, check Rim Trail. Help us protect this the USFS’s fire restrictions for incredible resource in Tahoe’s smoking restrictions, properly backyard! Volunteer workdays are store your food to avoid attracting held most Tuesdays, Thursdays, critters large and small, and spend and Saturdays from June 6th extra time planning your water through October 15th. For more refill locations on the TRT if you information or to register visit our are endeavoring on a longer hike website. or ride.

Volunteer this SUMMER!

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association works in partnertship with the USDA Forest Service and Nevada State Parks

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Lindsey’s Compass Your 2015 guide to trail use program events

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by Lindsey Shultz Director Of Trail Use

he snow may be melting more quickly than usual thanks to our summer of a winter, so it’s not hard to imagine the thrill of reaching a break in the trees where the sun and the Lake burst through to greet you. With summer upon us, it’s time to replace the laces on the hiking boots, shake out the earth tone pants, resupply our day packs with sunscreen and remove the mystery snack that may or may not be in the top zippered compartment from last season. Whether you choose to join us for our Segment Hike Program, Public Guided Hikes, Backpacking 101, or either of our Thru Hikes, the trail is calling and we can’t wait to kick off our summer hiking season plodding on for miles and miles with you!

Youth Backcountry Camps

Tahoe Unplugged The TRTA in partnership with the City of South Lake Tahoe is excited to offer five 3-day, 2-night Youth Backcountry Camps to engage youth between the ages of 12 to 17 this coming summer. Camp participants build character and are challenged to grow as an individual by tackling new outdoor experiences such as navigating with a map and compass, cooking in the backcountry, and working as a team to get their group to various camp locations under the direction of the TRTA’s trained field staff.

The TRTA and City of South Lake Tahoe are hosting three camps for local community groups including the Presidio Community YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs. In addition, the following two camps have open enrollment for the youth in your life: SESSION 3 YBCC - Tahoe Backcountry July 12-14; ages 15-17 Open Online Registration - $295

Major program funding for the TRTA’s Youth Backcountry Camps is provided by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.

SESSION 5 YBCC - Tahoe Trackers with the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) August 1-3; ages 12-14 Open Online Registration - $295

TRTA Guides Dan Allison

Laurie Buffington Sesi Catalano Alan Catron

LaTrenda Easton Bill Echols

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2015 Trail Use Events

Backpacking 101

Are you looking to switch up your annual summer camping routine? Join our Backpacking 101 course and let our experienced volunteer guides teach you the skills and techniques needed to enjoy camping in the Tahoe backcountry. This two-day introductory course includes an overnight near Carson Pass and is scheduled for June 13th and 14th.

Additional information and registration is available on our website. Course fees are $75 ($50 for TRTA members.

The TRTA is proud to announce its 15th Annual Tahoe Rim Trail Thru Hike. TRTA guides will take two groups on one of the most unique and picturesque multi-use trails in the world for 15 days. This fully supported, guided trip is an experience of a lifetime! Participants have the opportunity to meet new hiking friends, unplug from the everyday and create lasting memories while traveling through some of the most iconic landscapes in the Northern Sierra Nevada and Carson Range. There is still space in this exciting program so visit our website for more details today!

2015 Thru Hike Trip Dates July 25th - August 8th August 22nd - September 5th

Ellen Goldsmith Renee Gorevin Steve Hale

Cecily Harris

Susan Henson

If backpacking is not your thing, but completing the Tahoe Rim Trail is, the Segment Hiking Program may be just the ticket. This summer, two lucky groups of 11 will circle the complete 165+ mile Tahoe Rim Trail through weekly, guided day hikes. If you see them out on the trail, give them a cheer as they may be on one of their 24 mile hikes!

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Guided Hikes

Jim McNamara

Opportunities for everyone. Whether you are new to hiking or a seasoned veteran, our guided hikes have something for you! Here is a taste of what we are offering this summer: nn June 6th - National Trails Day Celebration Hike - Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Colleen Katen

Linda Lisbakken

Barbara Longshore Loretta Low

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Wayne McClelland Sarah Mizhir

Cynthia Morgan Jim Mrazek

Hugh Peterson

Steve Richards

nn June 14th - Birding in the Meadows with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science - Page Meadows

Roger Rosenberger

nn June 27th - Alpenglow Mt. Festival Wildflower Walk - Barker Pass

Jaime Souza

nn June 27th to June 28th - Segment Backpacking Overnight - Echo Summit

Naomi Silvergleid Ben Simonian Matt Taylor

Sharon Marie Wilcox

nn July 18th - Sugar Pine Hike with the Sugar Pine Foundation - Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Brad Wishek

nn July 31st - Once in a Blue Moon Hike (TRTA Members Only) - Tahoe Meadows

Carla Yant

For a full list of this summer’s guided hikes and to register visit our website!

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Is this your year to explore more of Tahoe? Why 65 not challenge yourself and take on Tahoe’s next big challenge: The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge!

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The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge, now in its third year, is back for more summer fun! Last year over 500 people took on the challenge to hike, bike or ride six portions of the TRT. This year, the 2015 challenge will feature all new hikes and different places to explore in Tahoe!

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One way in which Samantha and Alyssa have learned the values of stewardship is through their involvement with the National Parks’ Junior Ranger Program. Each year, the Phorests visit a different National Park and the girls complete a host of activities which teach them about their natural surroundings and how they can protect and preserve these special places. To date, they’ve completed over 100 Junior Ranger Parks programs. As a result, the girls have begun to take ownership of the places they visit; especially the Tahoe Rim Trail. This year, Samantha and Alyssa have decided to become TRTA Ambassadors along with John and Angela. Together they will make their way around the Tahoe Rim Trail sharing the importance of Leave No Trace Wilderness Ethics and assisting other trail users. When asked why trails and the outdoors mean so much to them the girls respond, “We get to see cool things in the wilderness and we’re able to spend time with our family.”

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We had the pleasure of meeting this young and vibrant family in 2014 when they took on the 2014 Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge. Hiking and the outdoors has always played an important role in their family. Ever since their girls were toddlers, John and Angela have made it a priority to expose Alyssa and Samantha to the great outdoors. Since then, they’ve been instilling the values of stewardship in their girls and it’s paying off!

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No challenge should be taken on alone!

Join us this summer for our popular, “Where’s McLeod? Giveaway Days” as everyone’s favorite trail mascot, McLeod the Marmot Not all7 those who 000 joins you on your challenge adventures. wander are lost.

These fun on-trail events are held Find McLeod and throughout the summer and are a great win cool prizes! way to meet other challengers and receive cool freebies for finding McLeod somewhere along your challenge route! Mark your calendars now for McLeod’s summer debut: nn June 6- The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge Kick-Off Celebration nn June 27- Historic Pony Express Giveaway Day nn July 11- Gear Demo with Tahoe Mountain Sports Giveaway Day nn August 1- Gear Demo with Tahoe Mountain Sports Giveaway Day nn September 26- Giveaway Day

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This self-guided, family-friendly program is great for both novice and seasoned trail enthusiasts who have a heart for adventure! Whether it’s your first time on a trail or if you’re already in the 165-mile club, this challenge is for you! Registration is available on our website, tahoerimtrail.org, and you can register anytime from now until December 31, 2015.

Grab your friends and start exploring more of this beautiful Basin!

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The name has changed, but the fun sure hasn’t! The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is excited to announce our 34th Annual Celebration (formerly known as the Annual Meeting). We’ve changed the name of this annual7000event to align more with what the event embodies-celebration!

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This year, the Annual Celebration will be held on Tuesday, October 20th from 5pm-8pm at the Nevada Museum of Art (NMA) in Reno, NV and will run in conjunction with the NMA’s upcoming art exhibit, “Tahoe: A Visual History.”

This major new exhibit will cover almost 200 years with over 200 pieces of art including paintings, photographs, sculpture, and architecture. The celebration event will include a “State of the Trail” address from our Board President, a silent auction, cocktails, and hos d’oeuvres.

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count We hope you never need it, but air amb ulance insurance is a smart investment for those of us who spend time in the backcountry. Air ambulance services,7000 should you require emergency medical transport, can be extremely expensive even with medical insurance. CALSTA R’s annual membership 8000 program guarantees that you’ll be cove red for the cost of air medical services they provide. The Taho e Rim Trail Association has created a group rate through CAL STAR giving our group members discounted CALSTAR mem bership rate of $35 which is a savings between $10-$15 each year .

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You probably know this already, but our volunteers are amazing! To celebrate our fantastic volunteers and all of the work they complete each year we are throwing a party. The fantastic folks at Valhalla Tahoe are opening the Valhalla Grand Hall on September 27th for our annual Volunteer Celebration. Our crew leaders, guides, and regular volunteers will all be invited to enjoy an afternoon beachside with us while we fawn over how utterly magnificent you all are. Mark your calendars for September 27th!

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Summer 2015 Volunteer Guide

Leave your mark on the legacy of one of the greatest trail systems in the world by volunteering with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.

National Trails Day To mark the 23rd Annual National Trails Day the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is pulling out all the stops. June 6th will be an all hands on deck type of day with trailbuilding, guided hikes, outreach events, and the Trail Challenge Kick Off. National Trails Day is the country’s largest celebration of trails sponsored by the American Hiking Society. For our 2015 celebration, we have moved back to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe and are partnering with the City of South Lake Tahoe to promote the fantastic trail system in the Tahoe Basin we are privileged to call our backyard! The TRTA will have events based out of Explore Tahoe in the Heavenly Village and the VanSickle Bi State Park.

For more information about National Trails Day or to sign up for our volunteer trail building project or one of our two guided hikes please visit tahoerimtrail.org.

Work Days

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from June 6th through October 15th the TRTA’s volunteer trail crews will be out building and maintaining the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Please consider giving back to the trail you love by joining their illustrious ranks and digging in to ensure the Tahoe Rim Trail remains a world class trail for future generations. Workdays are a great way to burn some calories, learn new skills, meet new people, and experience new places on the TRT. No experience is necessary!

Information on project locations and registration is available at www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Backcountry Camps

Camp out with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association! Summer on the Tahoe Rim Trail would not be complete without our world famous Backcountry Trail Camps. Volunteers spend two to three days working on the trail and enjoying nights out under the stars.

This year the TRTA has several options for folks looking to camp

out with us including two basic campouts near Snow Valley Peak in July, two of our traditional ‘Cadillac’ versions of Backcountry Camps near Armstrong Pass in August, and one overnight backpacking trail project in September. For all of these events the Tahoe Rim Trail and our fantastic volunteer camp cooks will be providing all of the meals. Pre-registration is required for these free events.

For more information or to register visit our website.

Camp Cooks

If you are like us, you get hangry if not well fed! To keep all of our backcountry campers happy and working hard on the trail we enlist the support of volunteer cooks.

Volunteer cooks can fill a range of roles from simply showing up and cooking meals at camp to taking the reins and planning, shopping, prepping, and leading others in the camp kitchen. Whatever your interest and skill level, we’ll train and support you with whatever you need. Volunteer camp cooks are the most important (and appreciated) person at camp, please consider joining us!

For more information please contact Justine at justinel@tahoerimtrail.org.

Thru Hike Trail Angels

If you have experienced meeting a Trail Angel while on an extended backcountry trip, then you know the joy of a water resupply after miles of dry trail or taste of fresh fruit after days in the backcountry! TRTA’s team of amazing Trail Angels provides this support to our two annual Thru Hikes. Join our team and be that friendly face that provides our Thru Hikers with fresh food, cold beverages, and news from the outside world.

For more information email Lindseys@tahoerimtrail.org.

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The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) is a special place for those who experience its rugged terrain and spectacular views that will have a lasting impact on their lives forever. One way in which you can help ensure the TRT is here for generations to come is by joining as a Tahoe Rim Trail Legacy Circle 850 Trail Association in member by including the Tahoe Rim 0 your will, estate or trust. Legacy Circle Members contribute to building new trail; maintaining the existing trail system; 0007 conducting volunteer trainings; offering outdoor education programs for youth; and providing for other ongoing needs of the organization.

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Tahoe Rim Trail Legacy Circle members and individuals interested in learning more about the program are invited to join the TRTA on September 9, 2015 for an evening event at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Tracy Turner, PhD, Chief Philanthropy Officer will present on planned giving opportunities and answer any questions you may have about including the TRTA in your will or estate planning.

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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is excited to welcome Justine Lentz to our team! Justine is our new Volunteer and Outreach Manager and comes to us most recently from Living Lands & Waters in Illinois. As the Volunteer and Outreach Manager, Justine is the first point of contact for individuals interested in volunteering with the TRTA. Justine also covers our front desk and outreach events and is quickly becoming an expert on all of the great opportunities and special nooks and crannies of the Tahoe Rim Trail!

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2015 Tahoe Rim Trail Association Calendar of Events For more info on events, visit tahoerimtrail.org or contact us.

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Tuesdays & Saturdays Jun. 6 Jun. 6 Jun. 10 Jun. 13-14 Jun. 14 Jun. 17 Jun. 19 Jun. 27-28 Jun. 27

JULY

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Jul. 11-12 Jul. 12-14 Jul. 15 Jul. 14-16 Jul. 21-23 Jul. 18 Jul. 25-Aug. 8 Jul. 31

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Volunteer Workdays - p.8 National Trails Day - p.8 Trail Challenge Kick Off - p.6 Birds of the TRT Trail Talk - p.7 Backpacking 101 - p.5 Birding Hike - p.5 Pony Express Trail Talk - p.7 New Moon Beer & Cider Tasting Segment Overnight - p.5 Wildflower Walk - p.5

Volunteer Workdays - p.8 Trail Design & Layout Workshop Youth Backcountry Camp - p.4 Completing the TRT Trail Talk - p.7 Snow Valley Peak Backcountry Camps - p.8 Sugar Pine Hike - p.5 Thru Hike 1 - p.5 Blue Moon Hike - p.5

Volunteer Workdays - p.8 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Armstrong Pass Aug. 14-16 Backcountry Camps - p.8 Aug. 28-30 Aug. 22-Sept. 5 Thru Hike 2 - p.5 Sugar Pine Hike Aug. 22 Full Moon Hike Aug. 29

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Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Sept. 8 Sept. 10-11 Sept. 13 Sept. 26 Sept. 27

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Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Oct. 10 Oct. 20

Volunteer Workdays - p.8 TRT Legacy Circle Event - p.10 Susie Lake Desolation Overnight Fall Migration Hike Full Moon Hike Volunteer Celebration - p.7 Volunteer Workdays (10/15) - p.8 Fall Photography Hike TRTA Annual Celebration - p.7