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July 2023 Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Newsletter |
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As announced in this newsletter, we have completed our plans for celebrating the life of Janet Phillips, founder and visionary of the TPT. Keeping in mind what she was able to accomplish in 20 years and having completed 81% of this amazing trail, I can't imagine not having This Trail to enjoy… It keep us off Interstate 80 when we bike to Verdi, and is classic ride for Reno cyclists simple because it has created a safe route. Or how about not having the trail off Quilici Rd in Verdi all the way to Hirschdale in Truckee? All the sections of this trail provide recreation opportunities for so many different people across two states. Without this trail countless hikers and cyclists would miss the wonderful opportunity to follow the Truckee that this trail affords… and if Janet did not have the vision and perseverance to tackle this trail, we as a hiking, running and cycling community would be so much poorer because of that. |
Let’s continue to show our appreciation for Janet’s amazing legacy by taking care of the trail in whatever ways speak to us (keeping it safe keeping it clean, and financially healthy). |
If you have a favorite picture of you or maybe with some friends or your dog enjoying the trail (leashed of course), please share them them with me at: president@tahoepyramidtrail.org. I will share your story and photo(s) on social media. |
I hope to you see you at the Janet’s Celebration on (corrected date) August 5, 2023. (and don’t forget to please RSVP for this event!) |
Mary Beth Roselli, President of the TPT Board |
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Celebrating Janet Phillips’ Life |
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It is time to celebrate this amazing woman who gave this community so much. We have a trail that we can take all the way to Tahoe City and with a few hops and jumps, to Pyramid Lake. |
We have discussed her tenacity and perseverance in accomplishing all that she did. But did you know she was an amazing tennis player? She loved the theater and supported the local art scene. She traveled the world hiking and biking and while on those vacations, was constantly scouring their trails to find new ways to improve the TPT. She also had a wide array of friends that she kept in touch with from SoCal where she grew up and friends from Stanford College, where she graduated from. She was also Reno-Sparks Citizen of the Year in 2019. She was a great philanthropist helping other organizations that are connected to the Truckee River Basin. |
She loved ice cream, no matter what time of the day it was. While riding her bike, if there was an ice cream shop close by, according to her GPS system, the route took a detour, even if it meant riding back in the dark. That’s one of my favorite memories of recent years… |
Please Join Us in our Celebration of Janet Phillips >
EVENT DATE & TIME:
August 5, 2023 10am – 1pm
EVENT LOCATION:
McKinley Arts Center 925 Riverside Dr., Reno
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Welcome Michael DeBlasi,
A New TPT Board Member |
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Some time back, Janet and Michael originally met at a Procrastinating Pedalers’ meeting, where they began a conversation about the trail east of Sparks. Over the course of several encounters and many “cycling events”, Michael was asked by Janet to join the TPT board! |
An experienced educator, ling-time cyclist and trail advocate, Michael not only sees the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail as a giant classroom (science, biology, art, environmental trail stewardship, etc.), but also as corridor of opportunity for nature lovers, community recreation, community building as well as bicycle commuting! |
As past president of the Cascade Bike Club in Seattle, he has worked on many “bike to school” events and other cycling-related events. Michael recognized the endless opportunities to use the trail and we are looking forward to incorporating his ideas into the continuing evolution of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail. |
We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the TPT Board! |
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Strawberry Bridge Update |
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We are thrilled to announce that “Strawberry Bridge” has been reopened after the new smooth wooden decking was installed. |
This bridge has quite a history and several names, “Mayberry Bridge” after James Mayberry,and “Hunter Bridge” because this is where Hunter Creek enters into the Truckee River. It also goes by the name of “Strawberry Bridge” which relates to when, in May of 1974, Mr. Armstrong was driving a tractor trailer of strawberries from Salinas when he stopped off for a few drinks in Boomtown. When he tried to find the highway, he ended up on the old Mayberry Bridge. The bridge collapsed under the weight of his rig and load, and subsequently 32 tons of fresh strawberries went floating down the Truckee River. |
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Did you notice? We are rolling out a new tagline for the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail. Below is a 3.75” coaster we recently ordered. Soon the new tagline will be seen in every piece of TPT communication. |
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