Mission:

To promote, develop and provide access to world-class outdoor recreation opportunities and resource stewardship to meet the increasing demand and diverse interests of the growing visitor and local populations along the Central Sierra Front.

Vision:
The Sierra Front Recreation and Trails system will be a world-class area-wide seamless network of outdoor recreation opportunities.

What's New

The Sierra Front Recreation Coalition just received a $6,000 grant award from the Nevada Commission on Tourism for our project entitled, Building Online Infrastructure and New Partnerships to Foster the Adventure Tourism Market!

We are currently seeking partner donations to help us meet our matching funds requirement for this grant. NCOT funds and matching contributions will be used to expand our web site Trails section into a Trails and Recreational Adventure section and to optimize our web site to maximize visits! Stay tuned for updates and contact us if you would like to be a part of this exciting opportunity. Secure online donations are easy to make by clicking on our Donate link. Visit the Nevada Commission on Tourism web site to learn more about them. travelnevada.com

SierraFront.org wins Best Graphic & Site Design in the 2007 American Trails Website Contest!


According to their web site, "American Trails launched the first-ever contest to seek out the best websites in the cyberworld of trails and greenways. We looked for sites that really make trails come alive, and provide effective information delivery, support volunteers, and engage the public. In short, we want to showcase ways that advocates and agencies are making a difference for trails." Read More at Americantrails.org

10 Steps to Help Save Our Outdoors-A Message From the Membership of American Trails


1. Promote Connections In Our Communities - Trail and greenway infrastructure that connects people and places in our neighborhoods, towns, cities and regions readily accessible within 15 minutes walking distance of every American.This past fall, at the Opening Plenary Session of the 18th National Trails Symposium in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa, the membership of American Trails (over 550 trail advocates and professionals) met and thoughtfully crafted a list of recommendations for the future of trails and greenways in America.

2.Create a National Trails Network/System - An integrated trails network at all levels: linking cities, states, and regions of the United States and North America, as well as trails accessing National Parks, National Forests and other public lands

3.Commit Sustainable Funding - Ongoing, sustainable revenue stream to fund and offer incentives to create trails and greenways. Includes federal funds & programs: Transportation Enhancements, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program, The Recreational Trails Program, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) programs, Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Safe Routes to School, and Complete Streets.

4.Expand Environmental Education - Environmental education an integral part of a national and local school curricula at every level.

5.Associate Trails with Health and Fitness - Trails are, and should be, a significant part of community health and fitness programs.

6.Encourage All Americans to Participate - Opportunities for the American People to give back-helping to plan, fund and work on trails in our neighborhoods, parks, as well as on state and federal lands.

7.Promote Sustainable Transportation - Alternative modes of travel that lessen dependence on foreign oil and reduce CO2 emissions contributing to climate change.

8.Engage, Motivate Youth - Promote stewardship with youth conservation/trail building corps.

9.Promote Access and Accessibility - An accessible, safe system for all abilities within easy reach of all homes and places of employment.

10.Build Trail and Greenway Partnerships - Trails and greenways created as vital infrastructure; working with homebuilders and developers, transportation, utility, flood and fire control agencies and others with mutual benefit.

Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe passholder contribution program wraps up for 2007!


From September 1st to September 30th, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe included a $5 voluntary contribution to support the Reno to Rim Trail on all sales of its VALUE Season Pass. We will continue partnering with Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe to update passholders on the trail's progress and the wonderful opportunties in the area. This is a great start for an ambitious, world-class project - the Reno to Rim Trail.

Thanks to Mt. Rose and your great season passholders for investing in world-class outdoor recreation in our area! The Sierra Front Recreation Coalition is grateful to our key partners in making this unique fundraiser successful and helping the Reno to Rim Trail come alive.

If you would like to donate, please join us today so that we can advance world class recreation throughout the Sierra Front! We are grateful to everyone who supports the growing outdoor recreation opportunities in this area that make Mt Rose - Ski Tahoe and the Tahoe/Reno region such a wonderful place to live and visit. We will keep you updated on the progress of the Reno to Rim Trail. This exciting multi-year effort got off to a strong start in Summer 2006, with initial trail design and flagging done by qualified volunteers from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and a strong commitment from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest staff to advance this world-class addition to our area.