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November Trail News

New TAMBA Executive Director We are proud to announce Drew Bray as TAMBA’s new Executive Director. The addition of this role provides the necessary leadership to implement TAMBA’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, a multi-year objective that prompts collaboration between trail users, land…

whartonjsNovember 10, 2021

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September Trail News: Caldor Fire Update

Caldor Fire Updates The fire is still active near the Little Round Top area, as well as Desolation Wilderness by Pyramid Peak. Additionally, smoke plumes could still be seen coming up from near Trimmer and Saxon Creek this week and fire fighters…

whartonjsSeptember 30, 2021

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August Trail News

Trail Project Updates It's been a busy month with projects going on throughout the Tahoe Basin! Thank you to everyone that has come out to volunteer on projects. Keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities on our website events page.…

whartonjsAugust 6, 2021

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June Trail Building and TAMBA News

Trail Project Updates Our trail construction season is in full swing and we want to thank all our volunteers for the amazing work they've done so far this season. We're excited to be wrapping up some of our recent large projects…

whartonjsJuly 1, 2021

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May TAMBA Trail News

Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival - a virtual event. Assemble your crew and log a ride (of your choice - or check out our suggested routes like the epic Tahoe Triple Crown)…

whartonjsMay 27, 2021

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TAMBA Spring Trail News

Spring Riding Etiquette Due to a low-snow winter, we're having an early start to mountain bike season here in Tahoe! Many of our low-elevation trails have already melted out and many more will continue to do so in the coming weeks.…

whartonjsApril 21, 2021

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November TAMBA Trail News

Thank You to TAMBA's Staff TAMBA would like to acknowledge our three paid staffers for helping us keep the organization running smoothly as we worked through these challenging months: Patrick Parsel: This month marks Patrick's one-year anniversary as TAMBA's Trails Coordinator.…

whartonjsNovember 20, 2020

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October TAMBA Trail News

September Trail Work Despite forest closures, low air quality due to smoke, and warm temperatures, our volunteers did a fantastic job on the trails last month, with close to 600 hours worked on the trails! Clearing Trees We had a…

whartonjsOctober 21, 2020

Trail Projects

Connector Open in Van Sickle State Park

TRTA and TAMBA volunteers finished a new section of trail in Van Sickle Bi-State Park (VSSP). This trail is almost a half-mile and is an alternate route for those traveling down Van Sickle Trail towards the parking area. This trail…

Christine DobrowolskiSeptember 1, 2020

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Upper Tyrolian Trail Work Started

Construction Started on Tyrolian Trail! In partnership with the LTBMU Forest Service, we are connecting the Tyrolian Downhill Trail to the Mount Rose Highway at Tahoe Meadows. TAMBA is building a sustainable mountain-bike-focused connection to the Rim Trail, with an…

Christine DobrowolskiAugust 4, 2020

Trail Projects

Grant from Tahoe Fund for Lily Lake

The Tahoe Fund has awarded TAMBA $65,521 to finish the Lily Lake trail! The Lily Lake Trail will connect the Angora Lakes parking area to the Glen Alpine trailhead parking area near Lily Lake. The trail will be 2.1-miles of…

Christine DobrowolskiFebruary 7, 2020

Trail Projects

Building Trails in Three Easy Steps

Getting Trails Built in Three Easy Steps We wish we knew there were only three easy steps to get trails built 10 years ago! Read this recent REI article to hear about some of our big projects planned 2020 and…

Christine DobrowolskiJanuary 15, 2020

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2018 Accomplishments

So what did TAMBA do for you and your community this year?...uh, a lot! We finished the Incline Flume, Red House Flume, and Lake View trails. We created the new Tamarack and Stanford Rock trails.We added a gonzo optional route…

ScottNovember 12, 2018

Trail Projects

Angora Ridge Gets Trail Signs

Angora Ridge and Tahoe Mountain trails have new signs! The Angora Ridge trail parallels the Angora Lakes Road from Tahoe Mountain Road to the Angora Lakes parking lot, crossing Angora Lakes Road twice on the way. Mule Deer Connector provides access…

ScottMay 28, 2018

Trail Projects

South Shore Sets Trail Priorities for 2018

Another exciting year for TAMBA all around the lake. For the south shore, we have one signature project and several smaller efforts on the docket this year. First we need to get all the trails ready ride...clearing downed trees and…

ScottMay 13, 2018

Trail Projects

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

TAMBA Crew Leader testing the new big jump Mountain biking is off to another great start this year with all of the lower elevation trails open, firm, and riding fast. TAMBA has a number of projects planned this year all…

ScottMay 1, 2018

Trail Projects

Stanford Rock Big Trail Build

Help replace a boring logging road with flowing single track. This project has the potential of becoming an iconic flow trail in the Tahoe Basin, but we need your help. WHEN: Saturday, 7 July, 9am to 1pmWHERE: Kilner Park at…

ScottApril 2, 2018

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Angora Trail Project Year End Recap

“Rising from the ashes to this incredible new trail network.” This year TAMBA and U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit partnered to build another 5 miles of new trail in the Angora Fire burn area. You must watch this…

bfishNovember 9, 2017

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Fallen Leaf Lake/Angora Ridge Trail Project

The Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Assn. (TAMBA) and the Forest Service are building new world-class trails around one of the most beautiful places in Tahoe: Angora Ridge and Fallen Leaf Lake. Three miles are funded – we’re raising money for…

adminApril 17, 2017

Trail Projects

November Trail News

September Trail News: Caldor Fire Update

August Trail News

June Trail Building and TAMBA News

May TAMBA Trail News

TAMBA Spring Trail News

November TAMBA Trail News

October TAMBA Trail News

Connector Open in Van Sickle State Park

Upper Tyrolian Trail Work Started

Grant from Tahoe Fund for Lily Lake

Building Trails in Three Easy Steps

2018 Accomplishments

Angora Ridge Gets Trail Signs

South Shore Sets Trail Priorities for 2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Stanford Rock Big Trail Build

Angora Trail Project Year End Recap

Fallen Leaf Lake/Angora Ridge Trail Project

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