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What’s new with e-Bikes on Tahoe trails

What's new with e-Bikes on Tahoe trails It feels like winter has officially headed out for Spring break and it’s time to dust off the mountain bike and get ready to hit the trails. As we ramp up for our…

Drew BrayMarch 16, 2026

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Big News for Tahoe Trails: Basin Wide Trails Analysis Moves Forward

Big News for Tahoe Trails The Tahoe trail community has something big to celebrate. After years of planning, collaboration, and environmental review, 45 miles of new trail opportunities around the Lake Tahoe Basin were recently approved through the Basin Wide…

Drew BrayMarch 16, 2026

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One Section at a Time: Carissa’s Rose to Toads Story

Every September, TAMBA’s Rose to Toads ride serves up 62 miles of Tahoe’s most iconic singletrack, over 8,000 feet of climbing, and a finish that feels a little like crossing the line into another dimension. This year, we have a…

Beca MartlandAugust 28, 2025

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2025 Rose to Toads Training Routes

With the 2025 Rose to Toads ride just a few short weeks away, we asked TAMBA Board Member, mountain biking enthusiast, and trail builder Alex Robinson to tell us about his experience and insights as a Rose to Toads aficionado.…

Beca MartlandAugust 20, 2025

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Action Alert: USDA / US Forest Service Reorganization Plan Comment Period Open Now Thru September 30

August 13, 2025 Action Alert: USDA / US Forest Service Reorganization Plan Comment Period Now Open USDA is seeking comments on its Reorganization Plan. Speak up before the extended September 30 deadline. Why the USDA/Forest Service Reorganization Should Be A…

Drew BrayAugust 14, 2025

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CALL TO ACTION_Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park Master Plan

Have Your Say on the Future of Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park! Hey TAMBA members and outdoor enthusiasts! Nevada State Parks is working on a fresh Master Plan for Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park — and they want your input.…

Drew BrayJuly 16, 2025

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Public Land Sale Blocked – But the Work Isn’t Over

Hello TAMBA Friends, Public Land Sale Blocked – Thanks to You! Thank you for speaking up for public lands and Tahoe trails! We're thrilled to share that the proposed sale of public lands has been blocked—a major win made possible…

Drew BrayJune 25, 2025

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Trail Closures at Spooner Lake State Park Backcountry for Marlette Dam Repairs

CARSON CITY, NEV. – The Nevada Division of State Parks announces upcoming trail closures in the Spooner Lake State Park backcountry due to critical repairs on the Marlette Dam. These closures took effect on March 31, 2025, and will remain…

Beca MartlandApril 17, 2025

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Letter from the Executive Director

Hi TAMBA friends, Have you ever wondered about the folks behind the incredible trails we all love? That's our local US Forest Service, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), and we at TAMBA are lucky to call them partners.…

Beca MartlandMarch 19, 2025

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Becoming a TAMBA Crew Leader

TAMBA Board member and trails enthusiast, Alex Robinson, shares his journey from trail day volunteer to TAMBA Crew Leader. Mountain biking wouldn’t be the amazing sport it is without fun trails to ride. If you’ve ever wondered how your favorite…

Beca MartlandDecember 21, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Jeff Coulter

Every month, we’ll be highlighting a TAMBA Trail Legend – a volunteer, donor, or community partner who’s gone above and beyond to support TAMBA’s work. None of the awesome things we achieve would be possible without the Trail Legends who…

Beca MartlandOctober 24, 2024

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New Lower Tyrolian Trail & Bridge now open!

New Reroute of Tahoe’s Popular Tyrolian Trail Now Open! Mountain bikers now have a fun new section of technical singletrack to enjoy as they descend from the popular Tyrolian Downhill Trail. A new 0.75-mile trail segment was rerouted to move…

Drew BrayOctober 15, 2024

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Advocacy Alert – objection period open for “Basin Wide Trails EA”

Advocacy Alert! On 9/27/24 the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) issued their final draft of the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project (BWTAP). This BWTAP is a multi-year project that began in 2021. Some of the approved…

Drew BrayOctober 15, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Helene Drumm

Beca MartlandAugust 18, 2024

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Rose to Toads: Final Preparations for the Big Day

With the 2024 Rose to Toads ride just a few short weeks away, we asked professional ski guide, mountain biking enthusiast, and trail builder Stephen Larson to tell us about his experience and insights as a Rose to Toads aficionado.…

Beca MartlandAugust 16, 2024

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Rose to Toads: Training Routes To Get Your Body Prepped

As we gear up for another epic Rose to Toads ride, riders around the Tahoe basin and beyond are ramping up their training in preparation for the big day. In this post, Alex Robinson, TAMBA Board member (and official Rose…

Beca MartlandJuly 29, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Brian Levy

Beca MartlandJuly 20, 2024

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TAMBA Women’s Trails College

In late June, TAMBA hosted its first ever Women’s Trails College event at Heavenly’s Boulder Lodge. The focus of the event was to provide an introduction to trail building in an open, inclusive, and welcoming environment for those who love…

Beca MartlandJuly 19, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Tahoe Trail Bar

Beca MartlandJune 11, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Nils Miller

Beca MartlandMay 7, 2024

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