Author bikes and skis throughout the year in the Tahoe backcountry - Detailed guide to one of the nation’s seminal mountain biking locations Read about Mountain Bike: Tahoe from Tahoe Weekly here Northern California is known as the birthplace of mountain biking, and Tahoe is its most famous destination. The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) circumnavigates the sparkling blue lake along the spine of the Sierra and Carson Ranges, and serves as the backbone of Tahoe’s intricate trail skeleton. Over its course, numerous other trails and roads intersect the TRT, creating endless options for loops of various lengths, point-to-point rides, and all-day epics. Guide includes: • 50 Tracks in the Tahoe area • 50% or more of each route on singletrack • Convenient, compact format • Most current information available, including beta on new trails and/or trail networks • Topographical route maps • Directions to trailheads, trip distance, suggested season, difficulty ratings, fitness intensity rating, route options, and trail descriptions tagged with mileage points • Pertinent information for the area, including shuttle and guiding services, bike shops, and recommended spots for post-ride food and beverage "Whether a beginner making his or her first foray into mountain biking in Tahoe or local experts looking to add new trails to their repertoire, Benson's book includes a variety of trails for all ability levels and interests…" --Tahoe Quarterly "What sets his book apart from guidebooks of the past, besides being pocket sized and very well put together with quality materials typical of Mountaineers Books, is Benson's great attention to detail in every trail description." --Adventure Sports Journal Jeremy Benson moved to north Lake Tahoe immediately after he graduated from college in Vermont. A sponsored professional big mountain and backcountry skier for more than a decade, Benson rides the trails around Tahoe and Truckee during the warmer seasons. Over the past several years, he has contributed to Powder, Skiing, Mountain, and Tahoe Quarterly magazines, as well as TetonGravity.com, PowderMag.com, ESPN.com, and SkiingMag.com.