Newsletters

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TRAIL JOURNAL: Jobs Peak Ranch from Bridge to Bridge and a Little Farther, by Juan Guzman
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, by Neal Falk
TOP TIPS WHEN ENCOUNTERING EQUESTRIANS, by Karen Chaton, Local Equestrian
REPLICATING SUCCESSFUL RIVER RESTORATION: From the Truckee to the Carson, by Sara Cobble
TRAIL OPERATIONS: 2020 Operations Highlights, by Jeremy Vlcan
BEGINNER’S INTRODUCTION TO BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY, BY Kim Steed
CVTA 2020 Financial Report, by Vickie Kieffer, Treasurer
2021 CVTA Officers and Board

How Water Shapes Our Trails: CREEKS, SEEPS, AND SPRINGS, by John Cobourn and Matt McMackin
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, by Norah Gastelum
VIOLENT FLOODS CAN OCCUR ON OUR WEST SIDE TRAILS, by John Cobourn and Matt McMackin
Responsible Riding: IMBA Rules of the Trail
The Leave No Trace Recommendations for Getting Outside During Covid-19
Hiking Etiquette, from American Hiking Society
TRAIL OPERATIONS By Jeremy Vlcan
ONE MISTY, MOISTY, MORNING …, By Kerstin Wolle
CVTA 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT, by Vickie Kieffer, CVTA Treasurer

HIGH ON GENOA, by Jeremy Vlcan
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: An Unexpected Story of Build It and They’ll Come, by Norah Gastelum
CVTA BOARD MEMBERS HONORED: Juan Guzman and Carlo Luri were both honored at the 2019 Trails, Transportation, and Tourism Summit, by Juan Guzman
CVTA’s GUIDED HIKES, By Tamara Lieberman
CVTA BLOG: THE WESTERN SIERRA JUNIPER, By Annette Thomason
DECODING THE GENOA TRAIL SYSTEM, Adapted from the CVTA Website by Anne Thomas
TRAIL OPERATIONS REPORT, By Jeremy Vlcan
CVTA BLOG: A TALE OF THREE JAYS, By Annette Thomason
PEOPLE ARE COMMENTING ABOUT CVTA TRAILS

HOW IT ALL BEGAN: A SHORT HISTORY OF THE FAY-LUTHER TRAIL SYSTEM By Jeremy Vlcan
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, By Norah Gastelum
SEEDBANKS AND SUPERBLOOMS: SURVIVING IN THE DESERT, By Jim Morefield
PINYON WILDFLOWER WALK, By Anne Thomas
TRAIL OPERATIONS REPORT By Jeremy Vlcan
FAY-LUTHER/JOBS PEAK RANCH TRAIL THROUGH THE EYES OF AN EQUESTRIAN By Deby O’Gorman
2018 FINANCIAL SUMMARY By Vicki Kieffer
MEMBERSHIP By Lee Elson
2018 YEAR-END CAMPAIGN By Tamara Lieberman

River Fork Ranch: A Trail System for Everyone
President’s Message, By Norah Gastelum
2017 Year-End Campaign, By Vicki Kieffer, Treasurer
East Brockliss Loop and West Fork Trail at River Fork Ranch Through the Eyes of a Trail User, By Axel Drehfal
Bitterbrush Mysteries, By Jim Morefield
Geology, Geography and Art on River Fork Ranch Trails
A study of western pond turtles in Nevada’s Carson River, By Mark Enders
TRAIL OPERATIONS REPORT, By Jeremy Vlcan
A Tale from the Dusty Trail at River Fork Ranch, By Jim Woods
CELEBRATING CVTA TRAILBLAZERS

A Brief History of the Clear Creek Trail, By Jeremy Vlcan, VP Trail Operations
Clear Creek and the Comstock
President’s Message: Enjoy the Trails During Fall’s Splendor, By Sheryl Gonzales
Late Bloomers on the Trails, By Jim Morefield
TRAIL OPERATIONS, By Jeremy Vlcan
Join or Donate Online and Receive a FREE CVTA Water Bottle!
Strategic Plan 10-Year Update—We Need Your Input! By Norah Gastelum–Vice President/President Elect
Clear Creek Conservation Easement
Clear Creek Ride Report

Wildflower Season on the Trails, By Jim Morefield
President’s Message By Sheryl Gonzales
Congratulations, Juan Guzman! Recipient of the Carson Water Subconservancy District Andy Aldax Award
PONY EXPRESS TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED
TRAIL OPERATIONS—A BUSY SPRING, By Jeremy Vlcan
New and Improved CVTA Website Now Available
The Carson Valley Trails Association needs your input to help us make your trail experiences better and to provide information for Strategic Planning

Mountain Biking on Carson Valley Trails
Biking the Trails
President’s Message, by Joni Jackson
Coming Soon…The 2^nd Annual CVTA Year-End Campaign, by Sheryl Gonzales, VP Fund Development
WHO IS THAT MOUNTAIN BIKER?
TRAIL OPERATIONS REPORT, By Jeremy Vlcan, VP Trails Operations
MOUNTAIN BIKER GIVES BACK!
Hike for Health 2016, by Juan Guzman, VP Community Outreach
Summer Family Fun at River Fork Ranch, By Norah Gastelum, CVTA Board

Family Friendly Hiking: Building a lifelong love of the trails
President’s Message By Joni Jackson, CVTA President: Carson Valley Trails are Fun for Families
CVTA Thanks Our Retiring Board Members
Ready, Set, Go! Family Hiking A Guide to Family Fun on the Trails
Fun Fundraising: Join in to benefit CVTA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
OUTDOOR LEARNING: Family Nature Hike at The Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch
The Carson Valley Trails Association Story—A Vision, a Voice, a Victory for Carson Valley
Trail Operations Report, By Jeremy Vlcan, VP Trails Operations

THE FUTURE IS NOW! Volunteer trail maintenance is a critical need, By Anne Thomas with Mary Erba
“The Carson Valley Trails Association honors and celebrates our volunteers, who are the heart and soul of our organization.” By Barbara Wilson, 2015 CVTA President
Year-End Fundraising —Trail Expansion, Repair & Maintenance, By Sheryl Gonzales, CVTA Fund Development VP
Hike for Health Report By Brenda Hunt
MY FAVORITE VIEW, By Anne Thomas
CVTA Thanks
CARSON VALLEY TRAILS ASSOCIATION: Accomplishments 2009-2015