Hello Trail Lovers,

Here’s number six of our eight-week seasonal newsletter.

Thank you to all who came out Sunday for the first big HRATS work party!
A bunch of you showed up ready to go and we were able to hit five trails:
The yet-to-be-named (fluid upper 8-track downhill) had 15 rakers and shapers smoothing a path for you behind the expert workings of Jason Wells and his machine.
Maurizio’s Enduro Trail had 25 people that dug into all the nasty stuff. Everyone’s excited for the more technical trail with a natural feel.
Bad Motor Scooter had 8 people curating berms and jumps for the more advanced riders.
Family Man had about 8 people fine tuning and smoothing out the tread.
Nine eager volunteers headed to the new Equestrian/Running/Walking trail and worked their magic throwing, racking, and packing. With a big thank you to Pine Street Bakery for the surprise coffee and treats!

The work parties continue. Please come and help build on your favorite trails:

Post Canyon work parties:

HR County work party:
Lower Trail-140 / Blue Car Downhill rebuild
Date: Saturday October 28th
Time: 9am start to 2pm
Meeting site: Family Man Staging Area
Please bring: Water, snacks, proper footwear, gloves, trail-building attire & a good attitude.
Contact Thomas Moloney, HRC Recreation Program Manager with questions at Thomas.moloney@hoodrivercounty.gov

Second HRATS public work party. We need lots of help for numerous projects!
Dates: Sunday, November 12th.
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Meeting site: Family Man Staging Area
Please bring: Water, snacks, proper footwear, gloves, trail-building attire & a good attitude.

Come help The Mitchell Ridge Crew on Saturday, November 18th. Details to be announced soon.

44 Trails: If you love to ride up there, now is the chance to show some love. Join the 44 Trails Association for the November 4th work party. Visit the website for details.

Whoopdee: These trail builders are always looking for a few people to help with the new extension. Please email joebenedetti@gmail.com.

Equestrian, runner, or hiker? We need your help. If interested in helping beyond the work parties scheduled please go to the: Post Canyon equestrian/runner/hiker trail Facebook page or email coreymhoffman@gmail.com.

If you’re unable to fling dirt please consider donating to our Fall Fundraiser in support of our new trail projects (more is always better) To donate, visit our webpage

HRATS is still looking for a few good people. Please consider these positions to help spread the work load:

HRATS Volunteer Coordinator
HRATS is looking for a friendly trail enthusiast to help us organize work parties and recruit volunteers to keep our trails in good shape. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the Adopter Liaison to help with trail maintenance and trail building needs identified by our local trail adopters. The Volunteer Coordinator should enjoy working with people, be enthusiastic about mountain biking, and have strong communication skills. Prior trail-building experience is appreciated but not required. HRATS board member appointments are three-year terms. We hope to find someone interested in sticking around and helping for multiple build seasons. Please contact: spaeth.andrew@gmail.com.

HRATS FUNdraisers
We’re looking for a few passionate, energetic folks to join our fundraising committee. The committee works year-round but with an average commitment of a few hours a month and an effort peaking around our large spring fundraiser in April/May. No prior fundraising experience is required. For more info, contact Fundraising Chair Campbell Morrissy.

That’s all for this week.

Thanks for reading!

Categories: Advocacy

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