Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) - Day 1 - Finally on Trail

[@teddyhcuts]

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[@traceydimperioTnT]

Great plan!!! That’s the way to do it!!!! Day one done. Trail on!!🥾🥾🥾🥾

[@CzyzAdventures]

@@traceydimperioTnT easing into it 😊. It worked for us. 🥾🥾

[@traceydimperioTnT]

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[@ginnyhillmann7532]

Glad you had such a good day. Loved seeing the views and flowers. ❤ Safe trails.

[@CzyzAdventures]

It was a great way to start the trail.

[@MtnWanderer-TieDye-]

I think Slider knew what she was doing with the water to begin with. 😆 Y'all did great!

[@CzyzAdventures]

Always learning 😂. I think she’s drinking close to 2 liters every 5 miles. She’s figuring it out though. Hopefully will be dialed in up north. Long stretches with very little water at high elevations along the Brockway to Mt rose and then down to spooner section.

[@suecox8355]

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[@gypsygirlhikes]

Another great day, acclimating like you said. Excited for you all. On my trip through all the states it was very hazy like in your video. Two years ago my pics were clear and pristine. This time it was so hazy the pics don't do the scenery justice at all. The tetons, yellowstone, Colorado, etc etc. We read were it had something to do with the heat and particles in the air causing it because we thought the fires too. But it wasn't. It was really crazy to see it like that. Hopefully it'll clear up for your hike. Continued blessings 🙌

[@CzyzAdventures]

I hope it clears up too. We will see if it’s clearer when we go down the upper east side of the lake. The fire near Truckee is contained as far as I know. As you said, though, could just be from particles in the air. Still pretty, though.

[@horsedog713]

Just found your videos on the TRT. I’m thinking of doing this in 2025. Nice idea to slackpack the first day. I’ll be checking out the rest of your videos. Quick question, what dates were you on trail? I’m trying to decide what time of year to go. Best wishes Ladies!!

[@CzyzAdventures]

We arrived on July 7 to acclimate a few days. Our first day on trail was July 11 (slack pack to ease into it and to address the water situation). We ended up making quite a few adjustments to our original schedule for many reasons , took more zero days than originally planned, & had some bigger mile days than originally planned. Our last day on trail was July 28(we weren’t in a hurry and we were able to enjoy some of the towns along the way). July was great this year. We had planned on doing this trail in 2023 but delayed due to the high snow year. We only had one major thunderstorm, and rain for a short time on a couple of days. Bugs weren’t too awful for us although I heard a week or 2 earlier they were pretty bad. We hit a heat wave the first week on trail and it was chilly the last 2 days on trail. Every year will be different but I’m glad we went when we did. We saw LOTS of wildflowers. If you have any questions I can help you with don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy Trails! 🥾🥾

[@horsedog713]

@@CzyzAdventures Thanks, I’ll definitely reach out if I have more questions. How many miles a day did you do? I’m an older hiker so I go slow. While I was on the AT I averaged 9-12 miles a day. How does the TRT compare to AT?

[@CzyzAdventures]

@horsedog713 our miles varied but here’s a breakdown…12.8(slackpack), 10.5, 10, 9.4, 15.9(slackpacking), 0, 9.1, 8.3, 13.8, 20.3(incl 1.6mi on PCT in error), 0, 19.6(slackpacking- we actually went CCW on that section to avoid major uphills), 0, 13.7, 6.9, 0, 14.6, 9.7. The AT terrain is more difficult but don’t underestimate the altitude or the heat and you have to make sure you have your water planned out. You won’t find a straight up and down trail like the AT (they use switchbacks on the TRT) and there are definitely a lot less roots and rocks. The higher elevations have rocks but nothing like the scrambles you have on the AT. I try to show the terrain as I’m hiking so you should be able to get a pretty good feel on what you’ll see as you work through some of the posted videos. I can’t emphasize enough how the altitude and heat can impact someone’s hike. We had 2 of the 4 of us that didn’t complete the trail and these were a big factor for our oldest member of the group at 72. She is an accomplished hiker with many trails completed including the AT, Foothills, Art Loeb, & part of the Colorado Trail. I am 63 and the Terry who finished with me is 62.

[@CzyzAdventures]

@@horsedog713 Just wanted to add…I think you’ll be fine at your avg distance. There are a couple of places where you can’t camp (if you are within a 3 mile of Watson Lake - you have to camp at Watson Lake) and between Tunnel Creek Road and Spooner there are designated camping areas - Marlette and North Canyon Campgrounds). Best wishes as you plan this hike. We loved the trail!

[@horsedog713]

@@CzyzAdventures Appreciate all your advice! Thanks so much!