Tahoe Rim Trail Association launches ‘Confidence Starts Here’ campaign to support youth backcountry camps

Tahoe Rim Trail Association launches ‘Confidence Starts Here’ campaign to support youth backcountry camps

STATELINE, Nev. — The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) has launched the Confidence Starts Here Campaign, a two-month community fundraising effort to support its Youth Backcountry Camps (YBCC), immersive four-day backpacking experiences that help teens build confidence, leadership skills, meaningful connections, and a lifelong relationship with the outdoors. Due to a funding gap caused by shifting priorities from longtime funders, the TRTA seek…