DATE

SNOWSHOE TREK

Meeting Place

TIME

Saturday, Jan. 28th

Where: VanSickle State Park

Distance: 2 - 3 miles

Level: Moderate

Harrah’s Back Parking Lot

10am – 1pm

Saturday, Feb. 4th

Where: VanSickle State Park

Distance: 2 - 3 miles

Level: Moderate

Harrah’s Back Parking Lot

10am – 1pm

Tuesday, Feb 7th

Full Moon Snowshoe Trek

Where: Tahoe Meadows

Distance: 2  miles

Level: Easy

Upper TahoeMeadows

5pm – 7pm

Saturday, Feb 11th

Where:  Middle Kingsbury

Distance: 4 miles

Level: Moderate

Boulder Ski Run Parking Lot

10am – 2pm

Tuesday, Feb 14th

Sweetheart Sunset Hike (wine & cheese)

Where:  Tahoe Meadows

Distance: 2 miles

Level: Easy

Lower TahoeMeadows

4pm – 6pm

Saturday, Feb 18th 

Where:  Page Meadows

Distance: 2 - 3 miles

Level: Easy

Page Meadows

10am – 1pm

Saturday,

February 25-26th

Winter Camping 101

Where: Tahoe Meadows

Distance: 3 - 4 miles

Level: Advanced

DWR Non-profit Building

Overnight

Saturday, Mar 3rd

Where: Martis Peak

Distance: 8 miles

Level: Strenuous

Martis Peak Road

10am – 4pm

Friday, Mar 9th

Full Moon Snowshoe Trek

Where: Tahoe Meadows

Distance: 2  miles

Level: Easy

Upper TahoeMeadows

7pm – 9pm

Saturday,

March 17th

TRTA & Tahoe MountainSports St. Patrick’s Day Snowshoe Search for the Pot ‘O Gold

Where: Tahoe Meadows

Distance: 1 - 2 miles

Level: Easy

Lower TahoeMeadows

10am – 12pm

TRTA Specialty Snowshoe Hikes in 2012

The TRTA is offering free specialty snowshoe hikes this winter that you don’t want to miss! Please register online for these unique hikes, as space is limited.

Full Moon Snowshoe Treks – These gentle treks are for TRTA members, and they will travel a short distance from the upper Tahoe Meadows to a lovely ridge that overlooks the meadow, Slide Mountain and Ophir Creek. The TRTA will provide hot drinks and goodies for participants!

Sweetheart Sunset Hike – Take your sweet someone on a snowshoe date on Valentine’s Day! The TRTA will guide couples to a lovely ridge that overlooks Lake Tahoe at Sunset. We will wine and dine, while enjoying a breathtaking view of the Tahoe Basin. Wine and cheese will be provided by the TRTA.

St. Patrick’s Day Snowshoe Search for the Pot ‘o Gold – Tahoe Mountain Sports is sponsoring this unique family day in the snow. Bring the family out and use avalanche beacons and GPS units to search for some buried treasure. Prizes for everyone!

Winter Camping 101

“Waking up the morning after snow camping, I unzip my frosted tent and feel the crisp morning air swirl around me. I quickly pull on my down puffy and step down into my dry boots waiting for me at the front of my tent. I hear the voices of other campers, pulling themselves reluctantly from their warm sleeping bags, getting ready to join the group around hot mugs of coffee and cocoa, to enjoy a bright blue bird day of snowshoeing and new friends.”

This is how snow camping ought to be: challenging, invigorating and enjoyable. This year, our overnight Winter Camping 101 course will run on February 25th – 26th. Join us to learn how to approach your winter camping activities safely and comfortably. Our experienced guides will teach you the fundamentals of winter weather, trip planning, winter Leave No Trace, cooking and keeping warm. Register today!

We encourage participants to register in advance for this event. Online registration can be completed on the TRTA website at www.tahoerimtrail.org. For more information call 775-298-0012 or email Jaime at jaimes@tahoerimtrail.org

For more information about the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, call (775) 298-0012 or visit www.tahoerimtrail.org.  The Tahoe Rim Trail Association, founded in 1981, is a non-profit organization, which works to maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system, practice and inspire stewardship and promote access to the beauty of the Lake Tahoe Region. The Association works in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and Nevada State Parks.