2008 Trail Fest features free guided activities July 19 at Commons Beach
Posted on June 20, 2008
Filed Under Mountaineering, North Shore Events |
Get ready for a full day of hiking, biking and paddling at the TRT Trail Fest on Saturday, July 19,
The event will be in Tahoe City at Commons Beach, and will start a 9 am with guided hikes, cycles and paddles and will continue to 4 pm with live music by The Saddle Tramps, beer tasting and an outdoor BBQ.
Highlights:
- Outdoor equipment expo with more than 20 vendors like Mountain Hardware, Jet Boil, Salomon, MSR, Chaco, Lowe Alpine and others
- Demonstrations and free demo rentals such as kid carrier backpacks from Sherpani, Salomon XT Wings shoes for trail runners, and Dueter day packs and demonstrations on water purification, backcountry stove use, and dehydrated food samples.
Trail Fest is promoting and celebrating the hundreds of miles of hiking, cycling and paddling trails in and around Tahoe City, and providing a chance for folks to get outdoors and have fun.
Below is a list of FREE guided programs, participants should sign up early as space will most definitely fill up.
Trail Fest will conclude with a raffle that will include great prizes such as tents, stoves, and other outdoor gear. To find out more go to www.tahoerimtrail.org or contact Allison at 775-298-0238 or allisonb@tahoerimtrail.org.
Guided Activities:
Tahoe Rim Trail Association Guided Hikes:
• Family Hike from Common’s Beach towards Page Meadows
• Page Meadows Wildflower Hike (8 miles)
• Tahoe City towards Brockway Summit (8-10 miles) moderate to strenuous
• Galena Falls Waterfall Hike near Mt. Rose
• Brockway Summit Vista Hike (4-5 miles)
To sign up, please call (775) 298-0012 or visit www.tahoerimtrail.org
The Backcountry Bike Shop’s Burton Creek Mountain Bike Tour:
Enjoy the rolling cross-country biking at Burton Creek State Park. This is a moderately challenging ride through miles of single tracked pine and high sierra meadows. Mountain bike experience is required; you must have your own helmet and bike. Demo rentals will be available. This is a 2 hour ride. To sign up, call or visit Tahoe City Bike Rental @ (530) 581-5861.
Tahoe City Kayaks Guided Kayak Tour:
Tahoe City Kayaks will lead an amazing tour of Tahoe’s magical west shore. Learn about the rich history of the area while paddling this water trail. This tour is geared towards the novice kayaker. All kayaking gear is provided. To sign up, call or visit Tahoe City Kayaks @ (530) 581-4336.
Olympic Bike Shop Page Meadows Mountain Bike Tour:
Join seasoned riders from Olympic Bike Shop for a challenging ride with big rewards. Be ready for a climb with lake views and the ending location at beautiful Page Meadows. This tour is for experienced mountain bikers, you must also have your own helmet and bike. Demo rentals are available. To sign up, please call or visit Olympic Bike Shop at (530) 581-2500.
Alpenglow Sports 7-mile Trail Run:
Join athletes from Alpenglow Sports for a fun and exhilarating 7-mile run from Tahoe City to Page Meadows. Open to all levels and abilities. To sign up, please call or visit Alpenglow Sports at (530) 583-6917.
