TRT Youth Backcountry Camps start July 8
Posted on June 19, 2008
Filed Under Mountaineering, North Shore Events |
Map and compass orienteering. Wildlife, flora and fauna identification. Astronomy.
It’s all part of the TRT youth backcountry camps this summer.
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association and Sierra Nevada Journeys is offering two 3-day Youth Backcountry Camps. Scholarships are available.
- July 8-10 (girls age 13-15)
- July 21-23 (boys and girls age 13-18)
Participants will engage in a trail building project, supervised by qualified and experienced Tahoe Rim Trail crew leaders. Through this project, participants will be able to identify and properly use tools, as well as take part in trail route scouting and flagging.
In addition to trail work, participants will be educated on the environment of Lake Tahoe and minimum impact recreation.
Other topics include map and compass orienteering, 
Leave No Trace, wildlife identification, flora and fauna identification, and astronomy.
Each camp has room for 15 students and will be fully supported by TRTA staff, Sierra Nevada Journeys staff, and crew leaders.
The cost is $50 (scholarships are available). Participants will be provided with all necessary camping gear for the program. All participants will need are hiking clothes and a passion for the outdoors.
For more information and to sign-up contact Jill Falman at jillf@tahoerimtrail.org or call 775.298.0239.
For more information about how to become a Tahoe Rim Trail member or volunteer, contact the Tahoe Rim Trail Association visit the website at www.tahoerimtrail.org.
