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Foreword

An organization and trail system born out of the passion and desire to create a memorable and life-changing outdoor experience, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) has been built on years of dedicated volunteers, staff, agency partners, and community support. In 2011 the TRTA celebrated 30 years as a nonprofit organization working hard with its partners to build and maintain a trail like no other … the Tahoe Rim Trail.

The association is grateful for support from a diverse group of outdoor enthusiasts who sustain it with tens of thousands of volunteer hours annually. Many volunteers offer their support as trail builders and maintainers, guides, ambassadors, office assistants, and board members. The TRTA’s volunteer trail builders, supported by the US Forest Service and Nevada State Parks, are responsible for the layout and design of the Tahoe Rim Trail. The association’s volunteers are also responsible for the trail construction and maintenance of the trail.

Thousands of workers of all ages have staked, raked, pruned, hauled, sawed, shoveled, and pried in sun and snow, dust, and rain. Many returned again and again, drawn by the camaraderie and high spirits of fellow volunteers and rewarded with a deep sense of pride in building and maintaining this magnificent public resource as their legacy. Today we continue to work with our volunteer supporters and agency partners to maintain and enhance this trail system in the Sierra Nevada.

The TRTA also inspires stewardship of this resource through guided public hikes, snowshoe hikes, outdoor skill courses, and many other opportunities to enjoy and learn about this amazing region. TRTA’s segment hikes and thru-hike have become a popular way to complete the entire trail in one season with the support of the organization’s trained guides and trail angels while sharing the experience with a group of fellow hikers.

Sunrise from viewpoint near Martis Peak

Tim Hauserman’s guidebook serves as a wonderful tool for those interested in dayhikes, backpacking trips, mountain bike rides, runs, horseback rides, and more. We hope you will use this guide when planning your adventure in the Sierra Nevada overlooking what Mark Twain called “the Jewel of the Sierra,” Lake Tahoe.

We invite you to join the famous TRTA 165 Mile Club upon completion of all eight segments of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Whether you hike it in ten days or ten years, anyone who completes the trail is welcome in this club. Upon completion of the trail, you will be asked to fill out a simple form documenting your journey. When we receive your form, we will assign you a 165 Mile Club member number and send you a certificate, pin, and patch.

The TRTA depends on the support of our many donors and members in ensuring the success of the organization. All TRTA members receive quarterly newsletters with updates on trail programs and the association, invitations to all TRTA events, including the annual meeting, and an opportunity to join the 165 Mile Club. We invite you to become a member and join the family of friends who continue to support the legacy created by thousands to benefit millions for generations to come. For more information on the Tahoe Rim Trail and the association, visit www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Fontanillis Lake and Dicks Peak

Mary Bennington, Executive Director, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, May 2012