[UPDATED] U.S. Forest Service Considers Controversial E-Bike Access to Over 100 Miles of Tahoe Trails Updated 7/20/24 – 5:32 a.m. PT: The U.S. Forest Service has not yet approved a plan to allow electric bicycles (e-bikes) on trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin, contrary to earlier reports. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is still in the process of evaluating a proposal that could potentially open up more than 100 miles of trails to […] Cycle CycleBrains | July 18, 2024 2 Comments
Donate to the Tahoe Trails Endowment and Become an AllTrails+ Member for Free Through July 4, Tahoe Fund donors who contribute $25 or more will receive three months free of AllTrails+ This summer, the Tahoe Fund is teaming up with AllTrails to offer a new opportunity to give back to Tahoe trails. Anyone who contributes $25 or more to the Tahoe Trails Endowment by July 4, 2024, will receive a free 3-month AllTrails+ […] SnowBrains | June 13, 2024 0 Comments
Terror On The Trails. Can’t We All Just Play Nice? Like sunny days and warm temperatures, summertime is the season for mountain bikers getting injured by booby-trapped trails. It’s sad and scary that it has become a common occurrence. Whether these are childish pranks or true attempts to injure others, does it really have to come down to this? Wire snares, spike strips, barbed wire, blockades, and even Punji Stake […] Cycle Mike Lavery | May 9, 2024 7 Comments
Large Parts of Yosemite National Park, CA, to Close in Anticipation of Flooding National Park Services โNPSโ announced that Yosemite National Park, CA, will close most of Yosemite Valley from Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. in anticipation of flooding. The closure is anticipated to be in place until Wednesday, May 3, 2023, but could last longer. Due to the snowmelt from the massive snowfall in the Sierra, a flood watch is […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 27, 2023 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, is Transforming into Utah’s Newest Mountain Bike Destination Powder Mountain, Utah (aka PowMow), is one of North America’s largest ski resorts with over 8,000 acres. They pride themselves on the guest experience by limiting season passes and day ticket sales. Now they look to bring that same experience to summer guests and mountain bikers as they transform into Dirt Mountain. This summer is their inaugural season offering lift-accessed […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 27, 2022 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund Launches Caldor Trails Restoration Fund After the Caldor Fire devastated some of Tahoeโs favorite trails, extensive restoration work is required. While firefighters were able to successfully keep the Caldor Fire from claiming homes and businesses in South Lake Tahoe, the fast-moving wildfire laid waste to some of the regionโs favorite trails. As the U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), and the Tahoe […] SnowBrains | November 18, 2021 0 Comments
Forest Service Seeks Improved Access at Lake Tahoe for Electric Bikes The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) wants to improve electric bike accessibility on its trails. The project would expand the number of trails in the basin that electric bikes are allowed on. The Forest Service is calling it the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project. Related: Electric Bikes: Same Great Workout, Less Actual Work? Along with the […] Cycle Alex Mangels | March 5, 2021 5 Comments
Mother and Daughter Successfully Hike Across Iceland When you think of a mother/daughter trip, a beach getaway or a fancy hotel stay most likely come to mind. However, for two Icelandic women, their idea of quality time together was a little different. Iรฐunn Bragadรณttir and her 20-year-old daughter รรณra Dagnรฝ Stefรกnsdรณttir chose to hike across the entire country of Iceland. Related: 500 Miles in 10 Days?! Thru-Hiker […] Emily Crofton | September 3, 2020 0 Comments