Our friends at the Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee, Calif. are offering two great summer events featuring the PCT as part of their #HowDoYouTahoe speaker series. Proceeds from the events benefit PCTA. How awesome is that?
The Mind, Hearts and Soles of Thru-Hikers
“The Mind, Heart and Soles of Thru-Hikers,” will feature an inspiring film that spotlights the zany characters who have answered the call of adventure from the Pacific Crest Trail. Hear from a panel of experienced thru-hikers featuring Justin Lichter, Liz Thomas, Nancy Huber and Larry Hillberg. They’ll answer questions like: What’s the underlying impetus that inspires people to head out for a 2,650-mile hike? How do you mentally and physically prepare to hike up to and more than 20 miles in one day – possibly day after day?
Tuesday, June 17 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/ person (advance purchase recommended) Click here to register Facebook event pageBeer + Gear: Spotlight on Ultralight Backpacking
How can you lighten your pack to record levels? Watch an exciting 33-minute film and then gain insights from Glen Van Peski, Founder of Gossamer Gear. Van Peski has developed a loyal following for his innovative designs and commitment to sharing the “way of enlightenment.” Van Peski, a native Californian with a love for being in the backcountry, has hiked most of the California and Oregon sections of the PCT.
Tuesday, July 22 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/person (advance purchase recommended Click here to register Facebook event page
For more information about these fun events or to order tickets, visit the Tahoe Teasers tab at www.TahoeTrips.com
The Cedar House Sport Hotel is located at 10918 Brockway Road in Truckee, Calif.
![The events are at the beautiful Cedar House Sports Hotel in Truckee. [photo: Cedar House Sports Hotel]](https://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cedarhouse.jpg)
The events are at the beautiful Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee. [photo: Cedar House Sport Hotel]

The panel is chocked full of wildly experienced hikers. Here’s Liz Thomas enjoying a free meal from the Rat Pack (a group of trail maintainers) at Brown Gap on the Long Trail.