Look who stole the show at the Truckee Thursday Bike Parade!

Great bird hike

Huge thanks to Will Richardson of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for leading an amazing bird hike out on the Pacific Crest Trail last weekend, and to all those who attended.  Great knowledge, lots of birds, and even a few reptiles here and there!

Lake Tahoe Trail 100K — Leadville Qualifier — this weekend!

This weekend, race and ride in some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain in the country!   The Lake Tahoe Leadville Qualifier, which is part of the Leadville Qualifying Series, will provide entry to 100 athletes into this year’s Leadville Trail 100.   The course will traverse the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains and will be [...]

Guided Bird Hike this Weekend! Led by Tahoe Institute for Natural Science

This Saturday, July 23rd, 7:30 AM: Bird Hike with Will Richardson of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. With a PhD in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Will really knows birds!  Meet us at 7:30 AM, at the Summit of Old 40 near the Sugar Bowl Academy buildings (do NOT park in the Sugar Bowl [...]

Truckee River Legacy Trail wins 2011 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project of the Year!

The Phase 3a of the Truckee River Legacy Trail, completed in October 2010, recently received the honor of Best Pedestrian/Bicycle Project of the Year by the California Transportation Foundation (CTF), the leading non-profit transportation organization in the state.  The  Phase 3a project team recognized by this honor include the Town of Truckee, Truckee Trails Foundation, [...]

Good Dirty Fun Wednesday, July 13 – Donner Lake Rim Trail!

Good Dirty Fun is heading to the beautiful Donner Lake Rim Trail this week!  On Wednesday, meet crew leader Kevin at the Negro Canyon Trailhead. Directions:   From Truckee, take exit 180 off of Highway 80.  Make a right on the dirt road before crossing back under the highway, and meet a the trailhead parking [...]

URGENT – Action Needed — National Bike Programs Under Attack

House Transportation Chairman John Mica announced this past week that his proposed long-term federal transportation bill will eliminate dedicated funding for biking and walking — including Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School and the Recreation Trails Program — referring to these programs as “not in the national interest.” Things on the Senate side are not [...]

Update on some dirt trails July 8, 2011

I rode JP’s trail in Coldstream Canyon last Saturday, July 2. The trail is in great condition and clear of all snow. My friend Steve Jahnke rode Western States last night. These are his words describing his ride and where snow remains – Up 3 bridges, up the wall, over painted rock, down painted rock [...]

Good Dirty Fun (GDF)- Wednesday July 6, 4 PM! Join us!

On Wednesday, Good Dirty Fun will be finishing up work at Waddle Ranch.   Volunteers are to meet at the first gate on Martis Dam Road off of 267 at 4 PM. Bring sunscreen, water, sturdy shoes (no flip flops!) and gloves if you have them.  No experience necessary — we’ll provide the training, tools, and fun! All [...]

Updated: High Country Trail Conditions

Update 9/12: It’s been raining — so get out and enjoy the trails.  Dust is down, tackiness is UP!  Come on up to the mountains this fall- the weather is great. Hole in the Ground is clear of snow, and the logs have been removed.  The trail is in very rough condition.  Watch out for [...]