What's included
- Modern, well-maintained ATV
- DOT-approved helmet
- Safety goggles
- Pre-ride safety briefing
- Practice loop
- Professional local guide
- Fuel for the duration
- Photo stops at scenic vistas
What to bring yourself
- Closed-toe shoes (no sandals)
- Long pants (jeans work well)
- Sunglasses & sunscreen
- Light layer / windbreaker
- Water bottle
- Phone or camera
- Bandana for dust (optional)
- Cash for guide gratuity
What you should bring
- Sunglasses — even though goggles are provided, sunglasses underneath help with bright Sierra sun
- Sunscreen — SPF 30+. Tahoe is 6,200 feet and the sun hits hard.
- Lip balm with SPF — dry, dusty, and high-altitude. Lips chap fast.
- Water bottle — most ATVs have a small bottle holder
- Light layer — Sierra mornings can be 50°F even in July
- Buff or bandana — covers your nose and mouth in dusty sections
- Cash for the guide tip — 15-20% if they did well
What NOT to bring
- Loose jewelry — necklaces and bracelets can catch on controls
- Scarves — use a buff/bandana instead
- Open-finger gloves — full-finger if any
- Anything you can't afford to get dusty