2020 Dedication Event for the Mike Phillips’ Memorial Plaque and Bench

On Saturday, Oct 10th, 2020 at Fleish Bridge, Tahoe-Pyramid Trail supporters, volunteers, and Board Members dedicated the ‘James Michael “Mike” Phillips’ Memorial Plaque and Bench to honor his memory and his 17 years of unwavering trail support. About 25 people attended the dedication, many of who spoke and shared their numerous positive experiences working with READ FULL POST >

New TPT Kiosk in Tahoe City California

Big TPT News… A new trail Kiosk has been completed and installed. It marks the official “Starting Location” of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail. The new kiosk is located in what is known as the “64 Acre Park” which is a well-known lake-access area in Tahoe City, California. (More park and parking info can be found here READ FULL POST >

The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail has recently suffered the tragic loss of a dear friend and avid trail enthusiast.

James Michael Phillips (“Mike” to those who knew him), the loving husband of Janet Phillips, passed unexpectedly on May 20 after suffering an accidental head injury in his woodshop. Known for his vast kindness and generosity, Mike was always ready to lend a hand for on-the-trail projects and provide financial patronage as well, including 17 READ FULL POST >

2020 Bikathon Recap

We did it! Another Fabulous Event! For the 4th year in a row, thanks to all of you, we had another fantastic Bikeathon. (See more photos at the end of the blog post too!) Overall, we achieved our long-standing primary goal… that is, raising the local awareness of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail. And frankly, we totally READ FULL POST >

2020 Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Annual Kick-Off Event In Review

2020 Event Recap  Written By Sue Dornan           Just like a black diamond ski run, a big slope in the Truckee Canyon west of Reno is labeled with a black diamond as the most difficult to traverse on the official map for the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail. “It always kicks my butt,” said Anthony Alston of Reno, who READ FULL POST >

2020 Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Bikeathon Fundraiser Event

Support the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail and a great local bike shop (Great Basin Bicycles) Come Ride in the 4th Annual Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeathon on Saturday, February 29, 2020. 2020 Bikeathon Location, Date, Time & Basic Event Info: WHERE: Great Basin Bicycles8048 South Virginia St, Reno, NV DATE: Saturday, February 29, 2020 TIME: 8 am to 3 pm READ FULL POST >

Tahoe-Pyramid Trail 2020 Celebration

Please join us for this FREE event at the Patagonia Outlet celebrating the completion of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail that now completely links Lake Tahoe to Reno and on through to the far east side of Sparks Nevada. (RSVP Required <event has passed>) The most difficult-to-build section of this sixty-mile portion was completed this past Fall READ FULL POST >

A New Legacy for Nevada Trails (Assembly Bill 84)

Good News for Nevada Trails! The signing of Assembly Bill 84 (Summer 2019) by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak was a turning-point for both walking and biking trails in the state of Nevada—with up to $217 million in bonds approved for conservation and wildlife management. The bill will provide unprecedented funding opportunities for marquee projects, including READ FULL POST >