Every year, a few new faces show up in South Lake who instantly get this place — the mountains, the community, the way people here look out for each other. Lindsey and Noah, the couple behind Good Omen Guided Adventures, are definitely two of them.
They moved to town in June 2024 with one clear idea: make it easier for regular people to get outside and actually enjoy the kind of adventures Tahoe is famous for.
Not just the hardcore stuff.
Not just the Instagram highlight reel.
Real, accessible adventure — the kind that anyone can step into.
The Good Omen Mission: Make Adventure Less Intimidating
They’re building Good Omen around three simple problems they kept seeing:
1. Gear is expensive → rentals coming soon
2. People don’t feel confident in the backcountry → guided hikes + future educational courses
3. A lot of people don’t have anyone to adventure with → the Good Omen Hiking Club
It’s a smart, down-to-earth approach. No big ego. No “expert-only” vibe. Just a couple trying to open the door a little wider for everyone else.
Guided by Tahoe Mentors
Before they launched, Lindsey and Noah linked up with Melissa Whitehouse and Patrick Maher of EQ Collab, who helped them figure out how to take the idea from “someday” to “let’s do this.” Very Tahoe: people helping people build cool things.
What They’re Offering Right Now
Good Omen isn’t over-built or over-promised. They’re rolling out offerings as they grow — and what they have already is legit:
Guided Backpacking Trips — 3 days, 2 nights, or custom routes. Dialed-in experiences that take the stress out of planning.
Guided Snowshoe Trips — Half-day, full-day, or custom. Perfect for winter newcomers, visiting families, or locals who want someone else to handle the navigation.
Intentional Adventures–Bridal groups, corporate teams, couples, or anyone who wants a meaningful outdoor reset. Think fresh air, good miles, and no inbox in sight.
Both Lindsey and Noah have spent most of their lives outdoors. They know the backcountry in the way you only learn by actually being out there — long days, big climbs, quiet mornings, primal worries like:
Where’s the next water source? When’s lunch? Are we actually sleeping here?
It’s the kind of experience they want to share — and they do it in a way that feels grounded and real.
The Good Omen Hiking Club — Worth Joining
This is where their community-building really takes shape.
Once a month, Good Omen hosts a members-only adventure: Snowshoeing in the winter, backpacking as the snow melts.
It’s low-pressure, social, and a great way to meet people who want to move their bodies and get outside without turning it into a race. If you’ve been looking for outdoor friends — this is it.
Why Good Omen Fits Tahoe Perfectly
Tahoe’s loaded with adventure, but not everyone feels comfortable jumping straight into the deep end. Good Omen fills that gap — giving people a way to learn, explore, and connect without feeling like they need a $2,000 gear setup or a decade of mountain experience.
Lindsey and Noah are building something useful, needed, and genuinely community-focused. And they’re doing it with the kind of humility and purpose that fits South Lake’s culture.
Check Them Out, Support Them, or Head Out on an Adventure
If you want to get outside more, meet people, or just support a new Tahoe business that’s doing it the right way:
Website: goodomenadv.com
Instagram: @goodomenadventures
Give them a follow.
Join the hiking club.
Jump on a snowshoe trip.
Or just keep them on your radar — they’re the kind of locals who make this place better.
— Leon
Co-Founder, Tahoe Together
Occasionally outdoorsy, but always in awe of our homeland