Tahoe Fund Launches $10K Challenge To Improve Backcountry Access For All

The Tahoe region offers some of the best winter outdoor recreation in the world, but parking availability, snow removal, and limited trailheads often make the backcountry difficult to access. To help the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance tackle these issues, the Tahoe Fund is launching a new $10k matching challenge to the community.

The first 100 people to donate $35 or more by December 31, 2025 will unlock a $10,000 gift to Tahoe Backcountry Alliance (TBA) in celebration of their 10th anniversary. Donors to the challenge will also receive a TBA membership that corresponds to their gift level. Membership tiers are $35, $150, or $500, and include the following benefits: 

• Every TBA member will receive a 3-month free trial with onX with 20% off an onX annual membership if continued
• Everyone at the $150+ level will receive an exclusive Flylow x TBA collab hat
• Core members at the $500+ level receive TBA glass tumblers, a hat and beanie

“The Tahoe Backcountry Alliance does a phenomenal job helping people safely recreate outdoors, especially during the winter months,” said Verdi DiSesa, Tahoe Fund Board Chair. “We want to help make their job even easier. When people donate to help meet the $10,000 match for this fundraising campaign, they’re contributing to an effort that will help improve backcountry access for all.” 

As part of their mission, TBA also offers cross-country ski and snowshoe experiences as part of the Washoe Tribe's Youth Expedition Program, and provides opportunities to borrow sno-park passes and gear for free at libraries throughout El Dorado, Placer and Nevada Counties.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Tahoe Fund for championing our work and investing in preserving and increasing access to human powered backcountry access for everyone,” said Anthony Cupaiuolo, Tahoe Backcountry Alliance Executive Director. “This matching campaign will make a meaningful impact and support the growing community of winter backcountry users.” 

Learn more about TBA membership at tahoebackcountryalliance.org/membership, and donate to the Tahoe Fund’s matching challenge at tahoefund.org/tahoebackcountry.

The Tahoe Fund is a nonprofit founded in 2010 to support environmental improvement projects that reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, improve the health of the lake, and make it easier to get around, enjoy, and take care of Lake Tahoe. Through the generous support of its donors, the organization has leveraged more than $30 million in private funds to secure more than $200 million in public funds for more than 220 environmental projects. Learn more at www.tahoefund.org.