We had an incredible day with Ken and Thomas!! We have been once before with Tahoe Mountain Guides and raved about it to all our friends. So... of course they all wanted to try it. First, what I love is that no matter the experience level, Ken sources top-of-the-line bikes. We all rode Rocky Mountain bikes that were incredible!! Second, we took 6 adults ranging from 27 to 56 and all very different skills sets. We had complete newbies to pretty skilled riders. Ken did a tremendous job teaching skills clinics interspersed with riding and keeping it interesting for everyone. We then split the group to accommodate different levels, which was perfect. Overall, we all had a fantastic time and cannot recommend Ken and Tahoe Mountain Guides enough. We are going to try to take his surf clinic in Panama in 2019!! read more

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Ken runs a super fun and organized outfit and treats his guests like they're great friends he just wants to entertain. We had an excellent ride with Tahoe Mountain Guides and strongly recommend this company. Our ride was mid-October and despite the fact that the high season was over, it had snowed in the AM that day up high, and was raining around noon when we were scheduled to head out, Ken and Bobbi and Alex were fired up to ride with us and have fun on the trail. It could have been a "well, it's cold and rainy and my guides flaked out on me" kind of day, but that's not how Ken seems to roll. They were all smiles and laughs and met our group with a contagious enthusiasm to get out there and play. The bikes are excellent and well-fitted and after a half mile of intro pedaling, we steered off onto the single track. Tahoe Mtn Guides picked a route perfect for our relatively inexperienced but adventuresome group, and led us through it at an ideal pace. Alex, Bobbi and Ken had really helpful tips and pointers for each rider, and they passed along their advice in such an encouraging and fun manner. Stops for water, which the guides carried, came at just the right times. A frosty beer at the end of the ride was tasty too. read more

Usually I'm the ad-hoc type of traveler but since I was only going to be staying a few days in Tahoe I did some research on where to ride. And thankfully I did, as it paid off with huge benefits. Ken has it all. The know how, experience and drive to really make for an exceptional single day or multi session. I rented a carbon 27er from Cyclepaths that road like an absolute dream. I had no idea what was in store but Ken really had it all together. He knew the best places to ride that not too many people are familiar with. And we lucked out with excellent weather. In the end I was 100% satisfied and could only have asked for more time up there. I truly believe that I will be back to Tahoe/Truckee many more times in my life to not only shred the terrain, enjoy the outdoors of Cali but to see my good friend Ken too. -GC read more

Tahoe Mountain Guides - Lookout point Oct 2015 #truckee #norca #tmg - Mountain Biking Near Me - Truckee, California

I highly recommend these guys, whether you are a novice like us, or own your own bike shop and just need a guide around the best trails. Ken was amazingly responsive to us online as we were preparing for our trip. I wondered if the recommendation to upgrade the bikes was a scam, but no; it made my daughter and I enjoy the 'ride', plus we completely trusted our equipment in a way I may not have as an inexperienced rider allowing us to focus on technique. I trust they will guide you whether an upgrade makes sense. However be sure to do so a day or two before the ride so the shop can have the bike ready for you in the AM. I only wish I could do Ken's weekly clinics. The other guides seem super knowledgeable and passionate for the sport. They are the only ones in town who are certified with all the permits to the best of my knowledge. read more

Tahoe Mountain Guides - Mountain Biking Near Me - Truckee, California

These guys are the best. Great tailored service for ability and fitness. The team hooked us up with rentals, shuttles killer trails and great places to eat. If you are in the Truckee area and like to ride, you should speak to these guys. read more

I had so much fun that I can't wait to go on another guided ride! Ken Long, my guide, was patient, knowledgeable, and one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I am a road cyclist who likes to "dabble" in mountain biking, so Ken rode behind me to assess my riding style. Keep in mind this is high altitude riding, and I am visiting from the Bay Area. I like Ken's philosophy of finding ways to conserve energy, adding to my ride efficiency and ride enjoyment. I now have some new skills to practice, and will retain TMG for future rides! read more

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I had a free weekend and I wanted to get some mountain riding in so I reached out to 3 different guides in the Tahoe area. They were the first to respond and even though the owner was out of town, and it was early season so not many trails were open, he found a way to make my trip happen. As a business owner myself that says volumes about his operation. He set me up with a badass OG Tom to show me around the local trails. I had a blast chasing him around the mountain. He brought me through a variety of terrain to test my skills. As much fun as I had, it was only the tip of the iceberg as most of the good trails were still under snow! Will definitely hit them up for my next Tahoe trip. read more

We had a nice afternoon snowshoe tour with Ken, one of the owners. Ken was very attentive to the skill level and fatigue of our group. He made sure we all had a good time. The snowshoes they provide are top quality and were in great condition. Not that any of us needed it, but Ken also mentioned that he and his guides all have EMT training. They also offer mountain bike tours - including "fat tire snow bikes". Would be fun to give that a try! read more

This review is long overdue, rode with Alex last July. Amazing ride, worth the money. Don't forget to tip your guide. You hire them for a reason. Thank you Tahoe Mountain Guides. read more

Super easy, super educational, super fun! Ken is a great coach - he increased my few beginner skills x 5 in one ride, seriously. He is patient and persistent and keeps it fun all the while. He coaches riding skills and mindset at the same time. Any beginners out there on the fence, this is more than worth your time and cost. I'm sure the same goes for the badasses out there too! read more

Was fortunate enough to stumble into the Rocky Mountain Bike Demo days. Had an awesome ride with Ken and Alex on the Super D into the Sawtooth. Great guides and all around nice folks. Will surely hire them for a future trip and to discover other gems in the Truckee area. read more

So, you have a girlfriend, OR maybe you have a wife....If you do, you know neither of them listens or takes any instruction from you...EVER. They love you, and you love them, but you just don't jive when it comes to giving life-changing advice, even if someone's safety is at stake. This WAS my dilemma....until yesterday. I have to give my wife a lot of credit for giving it the ol' college try, and taking up "scary" mountain biking. Unfortunately, while my wife is a real gun on the road, mountain bike escapades were typically limited to, "I don't like drop-offs"..."That's not a drop-off"..."I don't like that, then...", "I don't like you for bringing me here. You know I don't LIKE this stuff...", and you see the direction this is taking. Bad. Like an over-shot switchback.... Now, I was an accredited cycling coach in the past. I've coached on two continents. I have coached women exclusively, and I've coached co-ed. I have R-O-C-K-E-D. My athletes have R-O-C-K-E-D. However, I just couldn't get through to my wife. It wasn't her fault, and it wasn't mine. We just couldn't jive. Finally, we also have a BIG race coming up. If you've raced, you know that most people are in a hurry...to be slow. So, it tends to be a lot of pushing and shoving, and yelling. If you are not comfortable on a bike, behavior like this tends to unsettle you further, and you spend the whole morning in everyone's way, including your own. So, since she doesn't listen to ME, I decided I would go looking for someone she MIGHT listen to. See, the thing is, my wife DOES listen...just not to ME. So, I decided that maybe I could find someone she WOULD listen to, and this brought me to the door of Tahoe Mountain Guides.... I jumped on the web and started having a look around, and by chance ran into TMG. Turns out they have a womens' clinic coming up and I wanted to get details, and talk about one-on-one too. Obviously, as an ex-coach, I am picky and wanted to make sure this wasn't just going to be a half-hour at the pump-track and a sandwich. I wrote them and promptly went back to shopping for bike parts. A few days later, and I'm thinking "Must have been an old site"... But, just like an ex, Ken got in touch with me right when I was finally beginning to forget about it. ;) He was immediately cool, and I felt right at home with his whole vibe. I told him our problems, wishes, and upcoming race with resulting deadlines. He understood exactly where I was coming from, with the listening thing as well as our timeline, and said he had a great guide who could work through it with her. Not only that, but he also got super creative with a tailored solution for us. See, his first thought for guide didn't work out because that guy was headed out with three dudes. Don't know if you've ridden with a group of just dudes, but you can just imagine being the only girl. It's about as comfortable as going to the bathroom together. What is super cool though, is that Ken was honest with me, and invested in our best-interests as opposed to the money. SUPER COOL. So, he says, "Hey, let me jump off the phone here, and make a call, and I'll call you back." Cool. Ken calls me back immediately, tells me he's got a killer guy lined up, and that he can get us in next day too (yesterday). We show up (staff is awesome, BTW), and spot-on 10:30 (appointed time), Tom rolls up and says, "Kristi", like, even if my wife WASN'T Kristi, she was now! Now, I think Tom is typically a TMG guide, built to put the hurt on Bay area guys who come up and think they're tough. Believe me, the way he looked, I'm glad I ended up riding off in a different direction! Guy is built like a fire hydrant. Harder than woodpecker lips! So, we give him the back-story, that really we're here for skills drills. Tom takes it in stride, and you'd never know he's redoing the math in his head. He disappears for 2 seconds, comes back with keys to the van, and says, "OK, let's go." This is in addition to giving ME some great trail advice, so I have something to do while they're gone (NEVER stalk your wife's class. NEVER.). Here's the most important piece. My wife came back with the BIGGEST smile you've EVER seen. She was super stoked and telling me about a whole bunch of stuff she had ridden, and using a bunch of terms she didn't know before. Tom was equally stoked, and they were talking about homework and practice, etc. It was AMAZING. They wouldn't shut up! It was exactly what we were both hoping for. Additionally, seeing the video she took, and Tom's patience and skill translation to her in it, I was extremely impressed by his knowledge and "bedside manner" and re-doing sections to land the skill. Long story short, we're thrilled about this decision. Tom made my wife safer, faster, and most importantly, he enabled her to actually find enjoyment in this new sport. So, if that's what YOU are looking for, you owe it to yourself, or your loved one, to give these guys a shot. Period. Thanks SO MUCH all at TMG!!! read more

You want to mountain bike in North Tahoe? Then call them. It's just worth it. Very knowledge and great with all skill levels (beginners and advanced). They know so many places to go!! read more

My fiance and I took advantage of a Sacramento Bee dealsaver for a snowshoeing expedition. Admittedly, we were a bit nervous as we have never gone before and didn't know how it would be to be out for 2 hours. Little did we know, we had nothing to worry about! Ken was an excellent guide and really helped us to have a fun hike! We ended up going over 4 miles, and fell in love with snowshoeing along the way. From his great conversation to providing us with knowledge about snowshoeing and the area, he demonstrated his experience and love for the outdoors. We already want to go back, and are interested in all the other activities this company has to offer. If you're looking for half day trip, full day trip, or even an activity that lasts only a few hours, I'd highly recommend this company! They are the best and you are guaranteed to have a wonderful experience! read more

Took a three day holiday vacation to tahoe with my fiancee, and we decided to do a 1/2 day mountain biking tour. My fiancee isn't much of a mountain biker, so we wanted something that wasn't too hard technically or aerobically. We met TMG at about 9:45am, and were provided with two great Rocky Mountain brand, full suspension bikes. They looked almost new. A short 15min drive to the trailhead and we were off. We rode on a fireroad for a few miles, some climbing and some descending. Our guide Bobbi was perfect. Warm, friendly and always willing to provide a tip or two to my fiancee on navigating rocks, climbing or using the equipment. Definitely a great motivator. At one point we came across a small Rubber Boa snake which was crossing the road, our guide stopped an SUV from running it over and then proceeded to move the snake to the side of the road. Even provided a bit of local knowledge on the snakes in the area. We got about to the half-way point and had to decide on whether we should continue on fireroad or take some singletrack. We all decided on the singletrack, which had some rocks and roots on it, but wasn't overly technical. If my fiancee had to walk because she got stuck or we wanted to check out the scenery, it was always a welcome break. Upon returning the shop, she recommended an excellent sandwich place on the other side of truckee (Full Belly Deli). Bottom line: A very friendly operation, from taking our reservations to customizing a ride that was ideal for our abilities. I know they also do shuttle rides and more advanced rides as well. I'd definitely use them again. read more

They did an amazing job with our corporate retreat! Ken is extremely knowledgable, friendly, and professional. Everything was well organized and the team had a great time riding the trails in Lake Tahoe. Our employees can't say enough good things about their experience. We would definitely use TMG for future corporate events. Thank you Ken! read more

Unreal riding with these guys. Bob and Tom were absolute professionals and didn't disappoint in the least. They took the time to find out what kind of rider I am, what I was looking for in my Tahoe MTB experience, and catered a private trip that was everything I was hoping for. I am still smiling! From beginners to hardcore riders, if you're coming to Tahoe to ride, check these guys out, I can't say enough. read more

Took my very first ride with TMG between Truckee and Tahoe and it was great. They're well organized, very friendly, great teaching/intro to the sport the local trails, everything! read more

Highly recommend these guys- we were a group of 4 mtb bikers wanting to try fat tire mtb in the snow. While conditions were less than stellar- our guide Alex made sure we mastered the basics and most importantly we had a blast Michelle read more

Ken was awesome. He tailored the ride to our abilities. He was great with our kids. He taught us a ton, and we all had a lot of fun. He was especially great with my 10 year old daughter. The ride was tough for her, but she had a fantastic time. I've used a lot of outdoor guides over the years--Ken is the best I've encountered, hands down. I give TMG my highest rating/endorsement. read more

My wife and I booked a condo at North Star Resort for a nice mountain bike trip on 9/3. The trip was booked in June and we talked to the North Star agent about Mtn Biking etc. When we arrived on on 9/2 they told us they had just closed the mtn bike park due to lack of business!!! They said they has tried to call to tell us but we never got any messages. Luckily we heard about about TMG and after a call to Ken he lined us up a guide and shuttle for the next day even though business was slow. Talk about going the extra mile!!! He asked what are riding ability was and suggested the Super D. We met Bobbi the next day at 10am and promptly got shuttled up. Bobbi was extremely nice and helpful and was great to ride with. The Super D was perfect for us and we couldn't have had a better time. Will definitely look up TMG and Bobbi for another ride next time we are in Tahoe! read more

Holey Smokes, these guys are good. Between Ken, Jacque, and the rest of the guides, they showed a large group (25+) of bike shop owners and staff some of the best trails in the North Lake Tahoe area. We all had a blast, and never felt like we in over our heads or wasting time on boring stuff, just always in the zone. The elevation did get high though, so plan on that if you are coming from the Bay Area. Totally dialed, got us shuttled around easily, and always had a sweeper in the last spot, and a leader out front showing us the way. They even helped get us a couple of rental Norco Sights for the guys that did not have full suspension bikes. Totally recommend TMG! read more

These are some of he most knowledgeable and fun people period! If you want to have a blast with a good crew on the BEST trails you have found the place. Thank you! read more

Ken and Alex provided the perfect mix of teaching, coaching, and pushing us. Our group was mixed (2 in their twenties and four in our early 60's). The guys made certain we all had a great experience. Being flat landers from Florida, this was a totally new adventure. Ken and Alex did not let us get in over our heads, but showed us a great time. We learned things about ourselves that we did not know and saw parts of the area we would not have otherwise seen. A true win-win for us. Thanks for an awesome experience! read more

We had a great time doing a winter fat bike excursion. Ken was very patient and encouraging with my friend who was pretty scared, we never felt rushed and we could take as much time as we could. Beautiful trail, top notch equipment, excellent experience. Don't hesitate! read more

Ken Long is the man to go with! He took me and my 2 buddies for a customized ride that was based on our abilities and confidence level! I will definitely do it again and I highly recommend you check this place out, they are very knowledgeable, respectful and easy going! read more

My husband and I went mountain biking with Tahoe Mountain Guides last week. Ken was our guide and we had a great time. It was my second time mountain biking so I was a beginner. He gave me some great pointers and rode with us for as long as we wanted to ride. read more

Great company! We are a small team who were looking to shoot some videos of the trails surrounding Lake Tahoe. Even weeks before signing up, Ken was very responsive and took time to find out our limitations and precisely what we were going for. Despite it being a busy season Ken and their team went above and beyond to provide us with fantastic trails and an expert staff. Thanks again Ken, Bobbie, and the rest of the Tahoe Mountain Guides staff! read more

Went on a great ride this morning with Alex. For our group this was a first time mountain bike ride and Alex made sure he fit the ride to the groups ability. Easy going, safety was number one and provided many mountain biking tips. We all had a great ride. read more

Ken was great! He showed me the "secret stash", and I am better for it. The ride we went on was stunning visually and challenging physically...a perfect combination. As a guide, Ken struck a great balance of leading and knowing when to let me enjoy the ride as if I was the only person on earth. Thanks Ken! read more

I called less than 24 hours before my family's bike tour. The owner was very busy but was able to get us a guide for a quick one hour ride in the Tahoe National Forest. Our guide was Curtis. He was awesome. He was very knowledgable on biking and we felt very at ease with him. I would recommend this company based on our experience as first time moutain bikers. read more

These guys were fantastic. Took the four of us (all guys in our 40's) on a fantastic ride up Sawtooth trail and down Happy Face trail. We had such a great time going down Happy Face that Ken drove us back up to the top and we did it a second time before heading home. The bikes were top-notch, and our guide Alex did a great job as well. Overall, a great experience that I would highly recommend to others and will be doing again at some point. read more

Last minute decision and trip to Truckee... Made a few calls and spoke with TMG. Read a couple reviews and didn't know anything about them. I wanted a very specific trip and if they could pull it off I would hop in the car and make my first trek to Tahoe. I was in San Fran on business, from NH and had no gear with me. They called me back and were able to accommodate very quickly. So I hopped in the car and made the journey. TMG connected me with a very experienced guide Alex who knew the trails and did an amazing job touring me around. It was such a great experience, I stayed the night and did it again the next day.... We also came across an injured rider and Alex was trained in first aid and we were able to help this poor rider out...(dehydration but he will be fine!). Anyway, everyone was friendly, accommodating and most of all experienced and safe! I would highly recommend this company and hope to get back there again! Thanks so much for a memorable experience!.... Matt read more