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Tahoe Area Group Monthly Meetings

WHEN: 3rd Thursday of Every Month 6:30 - 9:00 P.M.
(Refreshments will be ready at 6:20, so come early)

WHERE: DOUGLAS CO. FIRE STATION ON ELKS PT. RD.
Take Hwy 50 to the stoplight at Round Hill Shopping Center. Turn west and go 1/2 block. Turn left into Fire Station parking lot. Meeting is in the classroom there.
NOTE: If the parking lot is full, continue a few yards down Elks Pt. Rd., turn left and park along Dorla Court.



 Outings & Events 


June 14 (Sun) - Ralston Peak (2C) 9,235
This hike starts at Echo Lakes and will be about 8 miles and at least 3,200 feet of gain.
We start on the PCT then follow the ridge and hike up and down the many peaks. Expect snow
and some bushwhacking. Learn about the local geography. The hike is limited to 8.
Bring the 10 essentials, 3 quarts water, lunch, and snacks. No dogs. Contact the leader for
meeting time and place. Participants must be in excellent shape.
Leader: Ted Lenzie (916) 985-6144 e-mail: Clubted@Gmail.com

June 28 (Sunday) - Wildflower hike at Barker Pass
From my standpoint the best all around hike here at Tahoe – great flowers and scenery
with only a moderate effort. (near Tahoe City)
To register and get directions, go to the website www.wildflowerhikes.com
Click on “Contact Me and Registration” to let me know you are coming.
Note on the Registration page that there is a check list of things to bring
with you (it’s not too much). And if you go to “Hikes by Difficulty” you will
find your hike with driving directions to the trailhead.

July 12 (Sunday) - Wildflower hike at Carson Pass
The most spectacular massive display of flowers in the area. There may be “crowds”.
Moderate effort. (south of Lake Tahoe near Kirkwood)
To register and get directions, go to the website www.wildflowerhikes.com
Click on “Contact Me and Registration” to let me know you are coming.
Note on the Registration page that there is a check list of things to bring
with you (it’s not too much). And if you go to “Hikes by Difficulty” you will
find your hike with driving directions to the trailhead.

July 18 (Sat) - Lake Paddle Class I at Lake Tahoe
This is a Class I kayak or canoe paddle at Sand Harbor Nevada State Park heading northwest to Kings Beach.
We can skirt the shoreline. Must be able to paddle at a moderate pace all day.
Bring food, water, boat, paddles, and life vest. Fee to enter and launch.
Please do not contact me after 7 p.m. the day before. No dogs, no inflatable boats.
Leader: Ted Lenzie (916) 985-6144 - e-mail: Clubted@Gmail.com

August 1 (Sat) - Wildflower hike at Round Top
One of my favorites near the close of the flower season since we may still find masses of yellow
and pink pouring off the mountain side. For those of you who are in good shape, we will go for the
peak at 10,300 feet – what a view! (south of Tahoe near Kirkwood)
To register and get directions, go to the website www.wildflowerhikes.com
Click on “Contact Me and Registration” to let me know you are coming.
Note on the Registration page that there is a check list of things to bring
with you (it’s not too much). And if you go to “Hikes by Difficulty” you will
find your hike with driving directions to the trailhead.

August 1 (Sat) - Ridge and Peak Climb at Mount Price (3C)
We will start from Wright’s Lake and head northeast. About 10 miles and at least 3,500 feet of gain.
Mostly off trail on rugged terrain. Some bushwhacking. Learn about the local geography.
Limited to 8. Please do not contact me after 7 p.m. the day before. No dogs. Must be in excellent shape.
Leader: Ted Lenzie (916) 985-6144 or e-mail: Clubted@Gmail.com

August 15-16, (Sat-Sun) - Backpack Granite Lake (2B)
Pack into Granite Lake then explore the area or hang out. Bring a specialty food item to share at the
evening happy hour. No dogs. Learn about the local geography.
Call the leader for meeting time/place and equipment list. Participants must be in good shape.
Leader: Ted Lenzie (916) 985-6144 or e-mail: Clubted@Gmail.com



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Action Alerts

Action Alerts provide an overview of current environmental issues and what you can do to help.

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Links

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Sierra Club - Mother Lode Chapter

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The League to Save Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Rim Trail Association

The Nature Conservancy

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