Ready to take the first step to leading your own trails days with TAMBA? 2025 Crew Lead Training is on the calendar for May 3rd & 4th (Sat/Sun) 9AM -3PM ! See link in our bio to register and check out details below 👇 we will see you there !
Do you love trails and want to learn what it takes to become a TAMBA Crew Leader? Our Crew Leader training aims at arming with the initial knowledge required to lead your first trail day. Have questions? Feel free to DM us!
**Ladies! If you plan to attend Women’s Trail College on March 15th, this is an excellent next step in your learning progression!
What makes a good Trail Crew Leader?
⚠️A good leader encourages a safe work environment:
👉Shares knowledge and enjoys teaching others
👉Continually assess for risks
👉 Encourage crewmembers to work at a comfortable pace
👉Direct breaks as needed – hydration!
👉 Acts as a Team player
⚠️Promotes a positive work environment through:
👉Clear articulation of the overall intent of the project
👉Leading by example
👉Fair, friendly, knowledgeable leadership
👉Team and individual motivational actions
👉Supportive and positive attitude

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 (by our very own @crosscutkristine & @parhelia0) 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 Building
11:30 – 12:30 PM | Digital Mapping for Building Trails
12:30 – 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Tool Demonstration
Have big trail goals this summer? Consider also attending TAMBA’s Crew Lead Training this May, details to be announced!
Our friends from @peakpursuitsmtb & @shorelinetahoe will be joining us for the day along with other awesome partners!

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!
