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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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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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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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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: Tahoe Trail Bar

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 MartlandJune 11, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Nils Miller

Beca MartlandMay 7, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Patrick Gillick

Beca MartlandApril 18, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Women Trailblazers

Kristine KoranMarch 8, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Fish Family

Kristine KoranJanuary 30, 2024

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TAMBA Trail Legends: John Clausen

Beca MartlandDecember 11, 2023

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Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series: Michelle Parker’s ‘A Shift in Perspective’

We're delighted to announce that TAMBA has been selected as a non-profit beneficiary for the kick-off show in Alpenglow's Winter Speaker Series! Read on to find out more about the series, Michelle Parker's highly-anticipated show on November 30th, and how…

Beca MartlandNovember 9, 2023

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Women’s Trail Day at Tunnel Creek

In late October 2023, TAMBA hosted its inaugural Women’s Trail Day at Tunnel Creek Bypass. Our goal was to offer an open, welcoming environment to those who identify as Femme, Transgender, Woman, and Non-Binary to get involved in trail work…

Beca MartlandNovember 1, 2023

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Make your voice heard for Tahoe Trails!

Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project Comment Period Now Open The USDA Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the DRAFT Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project that proposes building new trails and…

Drew BrayOctober 3, 2023

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TAMBA Trail Legends: Sandor Lengyel

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 MartlandSeptember 15, 2023

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Building Connections: A TAMBA Fundraiser for Tahoe Trails

You're invited! Building Connections: A TAMBA Fundraiser for Tahoe Trails On Saturday, May 27th, from noon to 4pm, TAMBA will be hosting an exciting event at the 4-H Camp Venue in Stateline, NV to kick off our 2023 season! We will…

Drew BrayJune 7, 2023

Rider on the large jumps at Bijou Bike Park

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Bijou Bike Park Fundraiser

Upcoming Events, Tahoe Regional Trails Strategy, 2023 Trail Projects, Donor Appreciation, and more! Events This Saturday, April 1 "https://tamba.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2fde26cf08fd8f0cd3fc3bd4d&id=35f697b06c&e=712a335f88" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tamba.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D2fde26cf08fd8f0cd3fc3bd4d%26id%3D35f697b06c%26e%3D712a335f88&source=gmail&ust=1682472519916000&usg=AOvVaw2RqiC6hGKSiKZIkUBefBuT">Bijou Bike Park fundraiser at South Lake Brew Co. Come along to support ongoing work at the Bike Park, including paving the small…

Drew BrayApril 26, 2023

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TAMBA seeks Trails Director

NOW HIRING: Trails Director Position Summary: The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) is seeking a passionate and dynamic Tails Director to take our trail operations to the next level. The successful candidate will do this by developing project management…

Drew BrayMarch 23, 2023

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TAMBA seeks Operations Manager

Applications closed March 24, 2023. Thank you for your interest in this position Build. Ride. Respect. TAMBA is seeking a highly organized and self-motivated individual to provide support for the core operations of our organization. The Operations Manager is an…

Drew BrayMarch 3, 2023

Advocacy e-Bike TAMBA Trail News

e-MTB education (IMBA)

Electric mountain bikes (eMTBs) are powerful machines. They allow riders to climb steep slopes, travel longer distances, and experience trails that might not otherwise be accessible within a day’s pedal. However, with much power comes much responsibility. Just like mountain…

Drew BrayNovember 27, 2022

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