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2023-24 Season Annual Impact Report

Check out our year in review and learn more about all we achieved together

 
 

Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival

Mark your calendars! Join us on June 21-22, 2025

 
 

Basin Wide Trails Analysis Update

The US Forest Service has published the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Draft EA. Check out our FAQ page to learn more about the project.

 
 

Join us this season!

We will be working on trails all around the lake throughout the week. Make sure to join us for a fun, family friendly Community Day Day!

 
 

The Lower Kingsbury Stinger trail is now open and the parking lot has been improved!

Thanks to strong community support this 1.5 miles of trail is now open and riding beautifully. 36 volunteer days have been held on this project totaling over 1,120 volunteer hours. Trail crews are currently working on a new Advanced Alternate Line. Thank you to everyone who has supported this trail!

 
 

West Shore Trails

4 miles of Meeks Ridge Trail to Lost Lake has been built. Volunteer days were wildly successful in 2024 lead by passionate trail builders! We will continue working until the snow flies and the ground freezes.

 
 

Donate today to support new trail construction, Bijou Bike Park, and purchase specialized trail tools for the 2024 season. Your contribution goes directly to building and maintaining the trails you enjoy.

You can help unlock an additional $19,000 in matching funds for five local non-profits by coming to the two final Winter Speaker Series shows in person at Palisades’ Olympic Village Events Center. Show details are below.

The shows are FREE to attend and feature some of the world’s most iconic mountain athletes sharing their incredible personal stories. On top of that, each show includes a huge giveaway, with all funds donated to the selected non-profit beneficiaries.

Upcoming Shows
Angela Hawse: Small But Mighty
When: THIS FRIDAY, February 7, 2025. Doors open 6pm
Where: Olympic Village Event Center, Palisades Tahoe
Non-profit beneficiary: Headwaters Science Institute
 
Dave Nettle: Patagonia - A Climber’s Journey
When: Friday, February 28, 2025. Doors open 6pm
Where: Olympic Village Event Center, Palisades Tahoe
Non-profit beneficiary: TAMBA

#winterspeakerseries #makingfunhappen #alpenglowsports
Mark your calendars friends! TAMBA is back with Dave Nettle at the @alpenglowsports Winter Speaker Series! Held at Olympic Valley Event Center, @palisadestahoe this is an event you do not want to miss. Vibes are high and raffle prizes are off the hook🪝! Stories of epic expeditions in Patagonia and proceeds benefit our beautiful Tahoe Trails, what more can you ask for? Can’t make it ? Opportunities to view virtually as well - let’s go!! 

The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series presented by North Tahoe Chamber is the largest free community speaker series in the country. Every year, Alpenglow Sports host the biggest names in the outdoor industry who share stories about outdoor adventure. Each event benefits a local nonprofit organization.

Dave Nettle, cofounder of the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series, and often touted as one of the best storytellers alive, rounds out the 19th annual Winter Speaker Series season with his presentation of “Patagonia: A Climber’s Journey Shaped by Wind and Stone” on February 28, 2025 at Palisades Tahoe’s Olympic Village Event Center. Join Dave as he recounts some of his more memorable, challenging and humorous adventures and ascents from 30 years of climbing in Patagonia, including the iconic spires of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Poincenot, the Central Tower of Paine, and a present day expedition to Torres del Paine. The event is FREE to attend in person and will also be streamed live online. 

TAMBA is delighted to feature as the non-profit beneficiary for this event. All proceeds from the event’s amazing giveaway and bar sales will be donated to TAMBA.

@northtahoecommunityalliance @mogrog_rotisserie @tahoefund #winterspeakerseries #makingfunhappen #aloenglowsports
🎊 $254,988 🎊 is today’s tally for our EOY Giving Drive, which EXCEEDS our goal of $250,000! Donations are still coming in by mail and we will announce full totals in a few weeks, but we had to share the good news and kick 2025 with a bang‼️You are truly amazing, thank you for getting us to the summit and putting the cherry on top of an incredible 2024. 

Thank you for your immense generosity and thank you to the staff and volunteer Board that made this drive a success. Special shout out to Beca Martland behind the scenes crafting our comms and dialing in our reporting so we could share our amazing progress. It takes a village to make these trails happen and we couldn’t be more grateful for this community showing up for us. Together we are TAMBA 💪 

Despite what you may think, trails never rest and neither do we! We are working hard through the winter planning for the upcoming season. Also don’t miss the @alpenglowsports Winter Speaker Series Benefiting TAMBA on February 28th w/ Dave Nettle!
Happy New Year!!! And that’s a wrap for the 2024 Season! 🎊 Thank you for your support, hard work, and most of all, thank you for the memories. Here’s to our incredible community, your passion fuels us and we are excited to see what we can accomplish together in 2025! 

“The 2024 season has been filled with unforgettable moments, unwavering passion, and unstoppable momentum. From exciting trail openings to electric community events that unite riders of all levels, we’ve once again seen the power of our community and the transformative impact you have on outdoor recreation.
Looking ahead, we’re thrilled to continue pushing the boundaries of trail design and construction. With your support, we can unlock even more opportunities for riders to experience the raw beauty and challenging terrain of the Tahoe backcountry.

Whether you’re a seasoned trail builder or a weekend warrior, there’s a place for you in our vibrant community. Together, we can explore new horizons, push our limits, and create unforgettable riding experiences.

Build. Ride. Respect. Together, we are TAMBA.

Sincerely, Drew Bray, ExecutiveDirector & Jessica Smith, Board Chair “

#tambatahoe #buildriderespect 

PS there were too many smiling faces to tag everyone, feel free to drop a tag in the comments below 👇 if you see someone thy was missed 🫶
‼️97% to Goal ‼️ With just over 24 Hours to GO 🚀 Since our last reported numbers, we received $28k in donations, the majority of which were donations of $1k or less. We knew this community could move earth and mountains (pun intended), but this is one of those moments that tangibly measures your impact. Truly blown away by your generosity and support, let’s bring it home for New Year’s Eve and ring in a New Year of trails with a BANG! 💥 

Head to the link 🔗 in our bio to read about what your donations go towards and donate today, every donation counts! THANK YOU !!
2024 Top Reel - Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival hype reel shot by @mattlighthart! You love this event and so do we, so here’s a flashback up that reel while we walk down the 2024 memory lane.

Believe it or not, we’ve kicked off the 2025 TMBF planning this month, so mark your calendars for June 21st and 22nd 2025 🎉 🗓️ it’ll be another one for the books!

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Women’s Trail College: Introduction to Trail Building is Saturday March 15 from 10AM -2PM. This is classroom format introduction to Trail Building, Digital Mapping for Trail Construction, & and Hands on Tools Demonstration is designed to have you feeling more confident and informed for your next volunteer trail day. Join us and stay tuned for Part II this summer for our Women’s College Trail Day to put your new knowledge to the test !(note: this course is not a prerequisite)Agenda for Saturday March 15 is below👇 Link in bio for registration.10:00 – 11:30 AM | Trail Building11:30 – 12:30 PM | Digital Mapping for Building Trails12:30 – 1:00 PM | Lunch1:00 – 2:00 PM | Tool DemonstrationHave big trail goals this summer? Consider also attending TAMBA’s Crew Lead Training this May, details to be announced! ... See MoreSee Less
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You can help unlock an additional $19,000 in matching funds for five local non-profits by coming to the two final Winter Speaker Series shows in person at Palisades’ Olympic Village Events Center. Show details are below.The shows are FREE to attend and feature some of the world’s most iconic mountain athletes sharing their incredible personal stories. On top of that, each show includes a huge giveaway, with all funds donated to the selected non-profit beneficiaries.Upcoming ShowsAngela Hawse: Small But MightyWhen: THIS FRIDAY, February 7, 2025. Doors open 6pmWhere: Olympic Village Event Center, Palisades TahoeNon-profit beneficiary: Headwaters Science Institute Dave Nettle: Patagonia - A Climber’s JourneyWhen: Friday, February 28, 2025. Doors open 6pmWhere: Olympic Village Event Center, Palisades TahoeNon-profit beneficiary: TAMBA#winterspeakerseries #makingfunhappen #alpenglowsports ... See MoreSee Less
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Mark your calendars friends! TAMBA is back with Dave Nettle at the @alpenglowsports Winter Speaker Series! Held at Olympic Valley Event Center, @palisadestahoe this is an event you do not want to miss. Vibes are high and raffle prizes are off the hook🪝! Stories of epic expeditions in Patagonia and proceeds benefit our beautiful Tahoe Trails, what more can you ask for? Can’t make it ? Opportunities to view virtually as well - let’s go!! The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series presented by North Tahoe Chamber is the largest free community speaker series in the country. Every year, Alpenglow Sports host the biggest names in the outdoor industry who share stories about outdoor adventure. Each event benefits a local nonprofit organization.Dave Nettle, cofounder of the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series, and often touted as one of the best storytellers alive, rounds out the 19th annual Winter Speaker Series season with his presentation of “Patagonia: A Climber’s Journey Shaped by Wind and Stone” on February 28, 2025 at Palisades Tahoe’s Olympic Village Event Center. Join Dave as he recounts some of his more memorable, challenging and humorous adventures and ascents from 30 years of climbing in Patagonia, including the iconic spires of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Poincenot, the Central Tower of Paine, and a present day expedition to Torres del Paine. The event is FREE to attend in person and will also be streamed live online. TAMBA is delighted to feature as the non-profit beneficiary for this event. All proceeds from the event’s amazing giveaway and bar sales will be donated to TAMBA.@northtahoecommunityalliance @mogrog_rotisserie @tahoefund #winterspeakerseries #makingfunhappen #aloenglowsports ... See MoreSee Less
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