Northstar mountain trail run Saturday morning
A challenging run from the base of Northstar Resort to the top of Mount Pluto to benefit the Far West Nordic Team is scheduled Saturday.
The course is the Village Run to the top of Mount Pluto. Runners who prefer not to run back down the mountain can get a free ride back down on chairlifts.
The race course is on mostly single-track with some double-track trails. The 10K course is scenic and varied with some long ascents and descents, including a summit climb.
Awards will be given to the overall man and woman and the top three athletes in each age-group class.
Registration available on www.active.com before Saturday for $35.
Race day fees are $45.
Day of registration and bib pick up is at the Village at Northstar from 7-8:30 a.m.
Training and interpretive writing workshop slated
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation, is offering a professional certification course for individuals who will be delivering interpretive programs or having public contact at interpretive sites.
This training, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, will increase skills and make presenters confident in creating and presenting interpretive programs for trail users, visitor centers, museums, etc.
Added value to this training is certification as an interpretive guide through the National Association for Interpretation.
This four-day training will be conducted on the Tahoe Rim Trail and at the Tahoe Rim Trail Association office in Incline Village.
The cost is $495 and is limited to 15 participants to ensure individual attention.
In addition, the TRTA will be offering a one-day Interpretive Writing Workshop on Oct. 5. This workshop introduces participants to the techniques for written interpretation.
The cost for this workshop is $250.
Both trainings will be instructed by Alan Leftridge. Since 2002, Leftridge has conducted 100 interpretive writing workshops, interpretive guide training, and visitor services seminars in North America. Leftridge became a Certified Interpretive Trainer in 2001.
To register, contact Emily Williams at the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, 775-298-0231, or emilyw@tahoerimtrail.org.
For information, visit the TRTA Web site at www.tahoerimtrail.org.
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