TAMBA Mountain Bike Events and Trail Conditions
The new crew leading the charge at the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) is on a roll – literally.
TAMBA has been cranking with trail days attracting hundreds of volunteers, group rides, trail condition reports, securing new trails – yes! – and helping to promote BMX tracks in Tahoe and the region.
Become a member of TAMBA and join other bikers to help keep our trails open. Check out www.mountainbiketahoe.org for all the news and conditions, and to see the impressive list of projects. Don’t miss the fun and become part of Tahoe bike culture.
Wild Cherries Junior Triathlon Team
Like most things in Truckee, they start small, grow increasingly popular and then see a wealth of community support to sustain themselves. This is true for the once called “Chasing Shadows Youth Triathlon Club.” For 2012 the club is being launched as the Wild Cherries Junior Triathlon Team thanks to the club’s founder, Sarah Clement, Truckee local and accomplished Triathlete, and Kristin Krone, owner of Wild Cherries who, like many others in the Truckee community, see the true value in these dedicated and passionate youths.
Truckee Trail Updates 24/7
This is so cool.
The Truckee Trails Foundation website provides updates on the mountain bike trail, roads and bikeway conditions in North Shore and Truckee.
Each trail update includes an open status, trail type, difficulty, directions to the trail head, and a description of the trail – written by a local who knows the trail.
And, there’s even a Google Map for each dirt trail so you can pinpoint your ride. Sweet!
Did you know…Lake Tahoe has an Underwater State Park?
Why would anyone scuba dive in Lake Tahoe?
There’s nothing to see – right?
Wrong.
Edgewood Tahoe Local’s Day Drawing due May 4
You’ve been waiting for this all winter. The Edgewood Tahoe Local’s Day Drawing comes to a close on Friday, May 4, 2012 at midnight.
Play will be held on Tuesday, May 8 or Wednesday, May 9, for just $50. But only if you act quick.
Summer Trail Talks with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) this summer for a free Trail Talk. The TRTA will be offering a host of informational Trail Talks in and around the Tahoe Basin as well as directly on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
These one hour informational talks are designed for trail enthusiasts to meet like-minded users and learn about what the TRTA does from trail improvements, numerous educational opportunities and providing a world class trail experience. Bring your friend and trail stories to swap.
Lake Tahoe Water Trail Spring Paddle Day May 19
Learn safe paddling techniques, have fun, and become a Tahoe Keeper with the Lake Tahoe Water Trail Association during the Spring Paddle Day starting at Commons Beach in Tahoe City at 9am, Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Paddlers will head south to Blackwood Creek for a close-up look at stream restoration, guided hike up Eagle Rock, followed by lunch at Sunnyside. Kayakers and SUPs are all invited. read more →
Donner Lake Paddleboard Race May 26
If you’re looking for a different kind of intense workout, check this out.
The 4th Annual Donner Lake Memorial Weekend Stand-up/Prone Paddleboard Race takes place Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 9am. It’s part of the O’Neil Tahoe Cup Paddle Board Race Series.
Mike Brown Memorial Splash-In May 28 at Homewood
In honor of long-time local Mike Brown, and his contributions to aviation and seaplane flying, the 6th Annual Mike Brown Splash-In will take place May 28th at Homewood starting at 10am.
This day of seaplane flying in Mike’s memory is part of North Shore’s Opening Day celebrations, the Seaplane Season, and Obexer’s 101st birthday, kicking off a summer of fun. read more →
The Allure of Ebbetts Pass
It’s easy to see why Hwy 4 is a National Scenic Byway.
Without a doubt, it’s one of the most scenic drives across the Sierra Nevada located about 30 miles from South Lake Tahoe. And it’s ideal for skiing, hiking and road biking. There are a few hidden mountain bike trails too that are very worthy.
2nd Annual Spirit Parade May 17 set to Break Guinness World Record
To celebrate the spirit of bicycling in Tahoe and to set a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Bicycle Parade, the Slow Rollers Bicycle Club proudly presents the 2nd annual Spirit Parade on May 17, 2012 starting at 4pm at the “Y”.
Everyone is invited to ride in the 5-mile cruising event from Miller’s Outpost to MontBleu at Stateline, Nevada. We’re counting on everyone in Tahoe, that includes the north, west and east shores, to come out and ride. Costumes are optional. We need at least 917 bikes to break the current record set by Davis, CA. To be counted you must register. read more →
Thunderbird Run: SUP Race at Sand Harbor June 16
Paddlers and the Tahoe Keeper Fleet will gather at Sand Harbor State Park on the east shore for the annual Thunderbird Run on Saturday, June 16, 2012 starting at 10am.
The race is an 8 mile round trip paddle that starts at Sand Harbor State Park, heads south to Chimney Beach past historic Thunderbird Lodge, and back. There’s also a 2-mile race for kids 12 years old and younger.
Birding Under Sierra Skies with Jim Woods May 26
Discover dabblers, divers and other feathered friends on an early morning walk with local birder and Lahontan Audubon Society member, Jim Woods, at Sorensen’s Resort May 26, 2012.
See what species are coming and going during the annual spring migration, and what birds will stick around all year. In May, the males will be singing their territorial and nesting songs and will be filling the forest with song.
Tahoe Rim Trail Youth Backcountry Camps July 15-31
Map and compass orienteering. Wildlife, flora and fauna identification. Astronomy.
It’s all part of the Tahoe Rim Trail youth backcountry camps held in July at Lake Tahoe.
America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride gets rolling June 3
Ride your bike around the lake – safely?
Yes, you can at the America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride on June 3,2012. Or, if you missed out in June, Curtis holds the Tour de Tahoe in September.
Northstar Mountain Bike Park Opens June 15
Lake Tahoe has another reason to brag.
The Northstar Mountain Bike Park.
The park is considered one of the top mountain bike parks on the west coast following Whistler. The park will open June 15, 2012.
And, it’s not just for downhillers.
Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek June 2-3
Learn about native plants, birds and animals at the “Wild Tahoe Weekend” presented by the USFS on June 2 and 3, starting with the 3rd annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday.
Sunday goes wild.
The events will take place 10am-4pm each day and include bird walks, a species spotlight, crafts, live birds, a kid zone, a raffle, music and food.
Concours d’Elegance August 10-11
Exotic wooden boats mark our nautical history in style August 10-11, 2012.
Over 80 classic woodies including Rivas, Centuries, Gar Woods and Chris Crafts from the 1920s will be on display in Carnelian Bay as part of the 40th Annual Concours d’Elegance.
Heavenly to Host U.S. Freestyle Championships 2012-2014
Heavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The two-year deal brings the women’s and men’s moguls, aerials and dual moguls back to South Lake Tahoe for the second time. Heavenly also hosted the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2004, as well as FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000.
Ride the Wild Sierra June 30
South Lake Tahoe’s road bicycling club, Alta Alpina, has put together four different epic bike rides on 1 day so cyclists can challenge themselves at their own pace.
Build Your Own Challenge, Kid Carson Challenge, Wild Sierra Century and the 8 Pass Challenge “The World’s Toughest Double Century” all take place June 30, 2012.
22-mile Tahoe Fall Classic Paddleboard Race Sept 16
It’s the finale. The big daddy of the entire stand up and paddle season at Lake Tahoe. So you’ve been standing up and paddling all summer longer, just to get ready for this epic.
It’s the 22-mile Tahoe Fall Classic SUP race across Lake Tahoe from Camp Richardson in South Shore to Kings Beach in North Shore on September 16th starting at 8am sharp.
Support Local Schools by Skiing or Boarding at Alpine or Squaw for $35
It’s a no brainer.
Now, until the end of the ski season you can ski at Alpine Meadows or Squaw Valley for just $35 to help Tahoe-Truckee schools. Duh.
It’s part of the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation Skiing (TTEEF) for Schools Days that we love to support.
BMX Track in South Lake Tahoe
What promotes individual achievement, builds character and social skills, increases self esteem, self discipline and determination, and is great exercise and fun for the whole family?
BMX riding!
Now there’s a track in South Lake Tahoe where you can ride and practice.
New Crosscountry Ride at Kirkwood
If you’re looking for a bigger crosscountry ride at the Kirkwood Mountain Bike Park, try this.
Ride up the new Sentinels Trail that traverses through the area known as Palisades Bowl during the ski season. It’s an advanced climb with a technical descent either on the mountain side or out of bounds.
Look. Up in the sky! It’s a Pelican! A Pelican?
American White Pelicans migrate to Pyramid Lake every Spring flying right over us.
Tahoe Rim Trail April Spring Speaker Series for Hikers and Mountain Bikers
The April Spring Speaker Series presentations will include information for everybody, but, in particular, we will give attention to hikers and mountain bikers. We will give you the best information on where to go, what to bring with you and how to have fun while respecting others and the environment. REI-Reno is pleased to partner with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for the return of the April Speakers Series.
Admission to each presentation in the series is FREE and will be held at REI Reno, 2225 Harvard Way every Wednesday in April from 6:30pm – 8 pm.
Freeskiing World Tour at Kirkwood April 4-8
Don’t miss what has arguably become one of the biggest events of the year to take place at Kirkwood. Entering its 15th season at Kirkwood, the North American Freeskiing World Tour brings some of the nation’s best big mountain skiers to take on the permanently closed terrain of The Cirque which is open only twice each year for this event and its counterpart The North Face Masters.
Kirkwood skier Josh “Baby J” Daiek will compete at his home mountain, and host his fellow skiers April 4th – 8th.
Currently Baby is tetering at #2, so come on out and cheer him on. Go Big Baby J!
Glen Plake Gunbarrel 25 at Heavenly April 7
Do laps all day with Glen Plake at his 9th annual mogul marathon on one of North America’s toughest black-diamond bump runs, Gunbarrel, at Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe.
GB25 takes place Saturday, April 7, 2012 ♦
Olympians Headline Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows US Ski Team Day April 7
Who can forget his famous dinner roll that clinched his gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Legends of American skiing, including Olympians Julia Mancuso, Jonny Moseley, Shannon Bahrke, Marco Sullivan, Tamara McKinney and many more, will hit the slopes at Squaw Valley April 7 for the first Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows US Ski Team Day. Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal will also appear as a special guest.
Sailor’s Ski Day April 15 at Heavenly
Hey rag people!
April 15, 2012 is the annual Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club Ski Day at Heavenly.
Ski Sail National Championships April 14-15
The formula is simple. Every sailor must ski and every skier must sail, and every sailor must party.
This classic North Lake Tahoe event celebrates a long tradition of Tahoe mountain culture. Combining two of our spring passions, the 18th Annual Ski/Sail National Championships will take place April 14 and 15, 2012.
Birding in Lake Tahoe at Pope Beach
Pope Beach and Pope Marsh.
It’s the quintessential spot for bird watching in South Lake Tahoe.
Customer Appreciation Day at Sierra April 23
What a great season! To thank you, Sierra-at-Tahoe is offering $20 tickets during its Customer Appreciation Day on Monday, April 23rd, with a few lifts running from 10am to 2pm.
All of the proceeds raised from the day’s lift ticket sales will be donated to sponsor youth recreation and education including youth baseball, soccer, swimming, and other youth activities. Thanks Sierra! read more →
Tour historic estate and 1960 Olympic trails on West Shore
Take a tour through timeless Tahoe at Sugar Pine Point, one of the finest remaining natural areas in Tahoe, and relive the dreams and aspirations of Olympic athletes as you travel along the 1960 Winter Olympic XC trails.
Epic Sierra “Wild West Slope” for Teens
Epic Sierra provides affordable adventure travel options for teens in the heart of the Sierra Nevada.
For the 2012 summer, Epic Sierra will offer “Wild West Slope” a 7-day program that takes teens on an adventure along the Highway 49 corridor.
Carpool to Kirkwood and Help Keep Tahoe Cool!
Who said ski resorts don’t care.
Most of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts have launched ride sharing programs to reduce emissions including Kirkwood’s K-Pool.
Mountain Bike Trails meeting March 28 in South Lake Tahoe
Join TAMBA, Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association, on March 28 at 6:30pm at Spouts Cafe in South Lake Tahoe to see how you can help shape the Lake Tahoe bike culture and expand our current trail system.
Currently TAMBA is working on lots of great projects from trail building to fun rides and festivals and opening new trails! Sweet!
TAMBA always meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Cross-country, DH, free riders, and kids of all ages are invited to attend. See you there!
Backcountry Vertical Challenge supports Sierra Avalanche Center
The 2011 Lake Tahoe Backcountry Vertical Challenge represents the region’s first ever free, community–wide fundraising initiative to benefit the Sierra Avalanche Center. In a quest to attain operational dollars for Lake Tahoe’s local avalanche forecasting agency, Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City has challenged the entire Tahoe backcountry community to a cumulative goal of 15 million vertical feet of human-powered uphill travel.
Every single foot of uphill travel matters, and no number is too small. Event runs November 15th through April 30, 2012.
Mountain Safety Tips for Tahoe Skiers by Gary Bell of Sierra Ski and Cycle Works
Well where is it? What happened to that sick Tahoe winter? Everyone kept saying “Oh it will come, don’t worry, it will snow.” Even that Spoke Junkie dude in November said, “Just wait, once it starts you will never forget it!” Right, we won’t forget this winter. Oh, I know, Miracle March three hundred inches, and then Marvelous May. Yeah right. I’m not going to say it’s over or anything like that, but as I write this, it sure feels like spring out there.
Buddy Werner Youth Ski League at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Since 1979 adult volunteers have been teaching young skiers side by side through the Buddy Werner Youth Ski League.
Besides being loads of fun, it’s a great way to get your parents out on the slopes every Sunday at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Many of the adult volunteers today were graduates of Buddy Werner themselves, so they understand how much fun it is.
Grab your parents and go!
Jamie Anderson, Slopestyle Phenom
Jamie Anderson, a South Lake Tahoe native, is easily considered one of the top female snowboarders in the world.
And she’s headed to the 2012 Winter X Games along with Sierra-at-Tahoe team riders, Hannah Teter, and Maddie Bowman. Go get em girls!
The Magical Sounds of Tahoe Birds
Cheese-Burg-er.
It’s the distinctive 3-note whistle of the Mountain Chickadee.
Echo Lakes Splitfest March 2-4 for Sierra Avalanche Center
This 2nd annual celebration in Tahoe’s backcountry with splitboarders, AT skiers and teleskiers is open to all ages and abilities. Just $10 gets you in each day, and all money supports the Sierra Avalanche Center.
Head to Strawberry Lodge in Kyburz March 2-4 to gather with the mountain tribe to check out new backcountry gear, and have a chance to win some free gear at the raffle on Saturday night or even a ski, board or bike tune from Sierra Ski and Cycle Works.
Become a Tahoe Keeper and Help Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invaders. It’s Free too!
Protect your favorite place. Protect your favorite pastime.
Join the Tahoe Keepers stewardship community to help protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species (AIS) that can ruin our pristine waters and our gear.
A new voluntary online training program hosted by the Tahoe Keepers will teach you how to guard against inadvertently transporting AIS to water bodies within the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee by self-inspecting and decontaminating your boats and gear after each use. It’s easy. It’s free. And you’ll even get a cool sticker! read more →
Sierra Avalanche Center Ski Day Kirkwood March 17
Backcountry skiing and riding are sweet! Avalanches are not. Don’t get caught.
Check the Sierra Avalanche Center website link daily, and attend the SAC ski and ride days. All ticket sales go to SAC, our backcountry life line. The last benefit ski day will be held Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Kirkwood with $45 tickets. Fresh snow delivered. Come and get it!
Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Finals March 10-11 at Sugar Bowl
This winter, big mountain freeride action meets ski and boarder-cross strategy in a mad-dash race for a $80,000 during the “Rahlves’ Banzai Tour”.
Daron Rahlves, four-time Olympian, World Champion and Truckee local, has refined this classic race that started at Sugar Bowl to include four resorts. The final race of the Silver Belt Banzai takes place at Sugar Bowl over March 10-11th for a $35,000 Prize Purse.
SnowFest! Arctic Paddle March 11
Of course. Leave it to a bunch of locals on this one.
To mark SnowFest! in true Tahoe fashion, local paddlers and the Tahoe Keepers are holding a stand up paddle race on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Brave the cold, experience the magic.
To accommodate dual leisure athletes, the race is only a 2 mile sprint race starting at 11am. Perfect for warming up to go skiing in the afternoon. For only $30 you’ll get a great workout, T-shirt (I’m in), lunch and raffle ticket.
Windjammers Season Kickoff Party March 30
Sailing season already?
Tahoe sailors just can’t wait!
Don’t miss the legendary Tahoe Windjammers Clam Chowder Season kickoff party on Friday, March 30, 2012 starting at 6pm at the WYC Clubhouse in the Tahoe Keys Marina located upstairs from the Harbor Master’s Office next to the Fresh Ketch.
Tahoe Rim Trail Trail Construction and Guide Training May 18-20
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association invites you to improve your trail skills at its Outdoor Leadership & Guide Training and Trail Construction & Crew Leader Training, May 18-20, 2012.
Here’s your chance to get involved to help preserve our famous 165-mile trail that traverses our Sierra Nevada peaks.
Great Backyard Bird Count Hike Feb 19
Bring the whole family to Galena Creek Park to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count hike from 1pm-2pm on February 19. During the short hike you’ll take 10 minute breaks to count the birds. Upon return to the Visitor Center, numbers will be tabulated and added to the national database.
Please bring binoculars and register at (775) 849-4948. Suggested donation $5 per person.
