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HRATS Newsletter for May 13, 2026
Hello Trail Lovers, Happy May! Trail conditions are riding exceptionally well right now, and it’s a great time to get out and enjoy everything the Gorge has to offer. Thank you again for your generosity at last month’s fundraiser—those contributions… Read More ›
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Opinion: Flow Trails Pros and Cons
Cons – Manufactured Ride, Missing Soul Flow trails, with their sculpted berms, rolling jumps, and machine-built precision, represent a significant shift in the experience of mountain biking. While they have broadened the sport’s appeal and accessibility, they also raise questions… Read More ›
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Bas van Steenbergren | Interlude | Outdoor Research
No bad weather. Just better gear. Bas Van Steenbergen heads up Mt. Seymour on Vancouver’s North Shore — the birthplace of freeride — to test the new Helium UL Jacket and Freewheel MTB Ride Pants in conditions only the PNW… Read More ›
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Loyal to the Soil Episode 2 featuring the Treelines Crew!
Loyal to the Soil Episode 2 featuring the Treelines Crew! Known for their immaculate trail creations hidden deep in the PNW woods, the Treelines crew has been hard at work on this project to create all the wooden features throughout… Read More ›
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2026 Bear Springs Trap XC
Bear Springs Trap XC on Sunday, May 10 All About the Ride: Bear Springs Trap XC OBRA and Friends, please join us this Sunday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. for the 24th Bear Springs Trap XC! This race is all about the ride…. Read More ›
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HRATS Update: Post Canyon Trail Closures // May 4–May 14
Hello Trail Lovers, We have important, time-sensitive information regarding upcoming trail closures in Post Canyon. Beginning Monday, May 4, the Forestry Department will be conducting aerial and ground herbicide applications to support reforestation efforts. This work is expected to continue… Read More ›
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Better Late Than Never | Evil Bike Co.
Filmed over the past two seasons, James Curnock set out to push his riding to the max. With a freestyle BMX background, James effortlessly pilots his Insurgent LS – pulling out some of the most creative moves we’ve seen on… Read More ›
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Picking Up Our New TR11s at Transition – (Build + First Ride)
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HRATS April Update: Trails, Events & Big Thanks
Hello Trail Lovers, We know we’ve sent quite a few emails lately, so we’re making a shift to a more streamlined approach. Going forward, HRATS will be consolidating non-time-sensitive updates into a single newsletter format. The cadence will vary based… Read More ›
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CLIMB Rider Report is In… and It’s Big News
📊🚴 CLIMB Rider Report is In… and It’s Big News We’ve been feeling the momentum—and now we’ve got the data to prove it. The 2025 CLIMB Rider Count Report (our first full year of data) shows strong ridership, real economic… Read More ›
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Cascadia Super Gravel 2026
April 25th, 2026. GRAVEL IS FULL SPEED AHEAD. 🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🚨The FSA Cascadia Super Gravel, presented by PNW Components is back for it’s 8th year on April 25th, 2026. New Venue. New Courses. Same Forest. Same Race. On… Read More ›
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Blue Mountain Enduro MTB Race 2026
Blue Mountain Enduro MTB Race May 16-17, 2026 Join us in La Grande for the 5th annual Blue Mountain Enduro Race. This is our opportunity to share our vibrant outdoor community and awesome trail system at Mount Emily Recreation Area…. Read More ›
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Arid Spade Test Ride
A quick and very muddy test ride of the newly released Arid Spade enduro bike.
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Opinion: Stop Chasing Flow // Let the Trail Bring It
Stop Chasing Flow // Let the Trail Bring It Flow state is one of the most talked-about experiences in mountain biking, yet it remains one of the least understood. Riders often describe it as being “in the zone,” where everything… Read More ›
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Reece’s Favorite DH Track | Mt. Prevost, BC
Spring shredding 💨 After a few months of snowy winter laps, Reece Wallace takes advantage of the primo trail conditions on his favorite local track, ‘Memphis’, aboard his Glory Advanced. 🎥: Rupert Walker
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Paul Stamets on Nature, Mushrooms, and Creativity | Levolution
In this Earth Day edition of Levolution, Paul Stamets explores how solutions to the challenges we face can be found in nature. Through mushrooms, mycelium, movement, and the creativity unlocked by riding bikes, he points to a deeper intelligence woven… Read More ›
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Whatever Dude!
Aggy and Lornny’s Big Mountain Adventure When two friends set out to film a big adventure, they find just what they were looking for and then some. Join good buds Graham “Aggy” Agassiz and Eric “Lornny” Lawrenuk as they explore… Read More ›
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What Pros Know About Suspension Setup (That You Don’t)
What Pros Know About Suspension Setup (That You Don’t) The video about suspensions you have been waiting with Steve Matthews himself. Learn more about Vorsprung Suspension here: https://www.vorsprungs… and get an exclusive deal on a combo Telum + Smashpot or… Read More ›
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BendTrails website shutting down May 31 without new owner
The BendTrails website, a key resource for Central Oregon mountain bikers, is set to shut down May 31. Its co-founder says the site could continue if a buyer steps in.
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Transition Bikes: NW Cup Round 1 with some of the Dirtbags!
We caught up with half of our Dirtbag Factory Racing crew in Port Angeles, WA for Round 1 of the Northwest Cup. A mid-weekend rain storm would keep the conditions spicy, but our crew rallied on with style. Check out… Read More ›
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Get Your Raffle Tickets Now – HRATS Fundraiser at Ferment Brewing!
Hello Trail Lovers, Join us for a night of fun, community, and trail support at the HRATS Raffle Fundraiser! 📍April 19th | 5 PM – 9 PM Ferment Brewing, Hood River Every dollar raised goes directly toward building and maintaining… Read More ›
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Live Scoreboard – 2026 NW Cup Round 1
The NW Cup season kicks off with the best weekend in April—where riders, friends, and family from all over the PNW come back together after a long off-season to race some of the best trails on the peninsula. Get more… Read More ›
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BMX Oregon: Built in the Berms // Confidence Under Pressure
Opinion; Built in the Berms // Confidence Under Pressure REAL CONFIDENCE IS DISPLAYED IN YOUR ABILITY TO HANDLE ADVERSITY AND STILL FIND A WAY TO COMPETE. On the gate, everything feels sharp and immediate. Your heart is pounding, your focus… Read More ›
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) – Trail Openings!
Hello Trail Lovers, We are sure you are growing weary of hearing about various trail closures so instead, today we have some great news! Several Post Canyon trails are now re-opened and have significant improvements. There has been an amazing… Read More ›
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Advocate for the Snake!
🚨 Call to action!!Speak NOW or forever complain about not having RAD local trails to ride! The Drift Creek MTB Trail network in the Tillamook State Forest has been planned for over 25 years. It’s time to take it to… Read More ›
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Opinion: The Ride That Lasts a Lifetime
The Ride That Lasts a Lifetime Riding bicycles with your children—whether on mountain trails or BMX tracks—creates a shared experience that goes far beyond simple recreation. It becomes a ritual of time spent together, moving through the world side by… Read More ›
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Gypsy Tales Podcast: Jackson Goldstone Is Changing Mountain Biking Forever
Jackson Goldstone is the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion rewriting the sport at 22 years old. From Squamish, British Columbia — the place built to raise a downhill world champion — Jackson breaks down four straight World Cup wins… Read More ›
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2026 NW Cup Round One Course Previews
Pro / Cat 1 Course Preview with Luke Strobel – 2026 NW Cup Round One Aces High → Upper One-Eyed Jack → Rekluse → Upper Pro → Chunderdome → Lower Pro Cat 2 Course Preview with Logan Harrison – 2026… Read More ›
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River to Mountain – Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS)
The Hood River Area Trail Stewards, or HRATS, have earned a reputation for building and maintaining some of the highest-quality trails in the Pacific Northwest. Meet the volunteers who keep the wheels turning on our revered Hood River trails.
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Made by Mountains Film Official Teaser 1
A mountain culture film exploring an ethereal and visual journey into the inspirational and transformative power of life in the mountains. http://www.madebymountainsfilm.comhttps://www.kickstarte…
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HRATS Update: 4/3/2026 Trail Closure Updates
Hello Everyone, There was a flurry of trail closures this week, primarily due to some salvage logging in Post Canyon. Here is a trail status update for the weekend. There are plenty of trails with good dirt to ride. Post… Read More ›
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STRIKE MISSION | Marcel Hunt Wastes No Time
Strike Mission is the kind of project we will always say yes to. A tight window, the right terrain, the right crew, and a rider like Marcel Hunt who knows exactly how to bring a bike to life. Shot over… Read More ›
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The Loam Wolf: Secret MTB Paradise Hidden in Klamath Falls, Oregon
If you like blown-out trails, crowds, and overpriced tourist towns, then Klamath Falls, Oregon, is not for you. Since we first visited back in 2023, Klamath Falls has become a must-ride destination in our calendars each year, thanks to its… Read More ›
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HRATS Update: Post Canyon Closures for Salvage Logging 4/1/2026
Everyone, Message from Hood River County Forestry: The HRC Tree Farm & trails are a dynamic system, and several updates need to be communicated. Several non-OHV trails will be closed for salvage logging operations starting at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1st,2026. … Read More ›
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Don’t Tap The Glass’ ft Dylan Siggers and Zak Mousseau
“I love doing tricks and riding jibs. Even on a pedal lap, we’re always stopping to session a bank on the way up the climb, or pulling off the trail to ride an old jump. Halfway through last summer, Zak… Read More ›
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Maya | A Self-Shot Short Film with My Trail Dog
A ride in the woods with my dog, Maya. Trail Dog Maya Riding, Filming & Editing Jason Lucas Music Flume by Bon Iver
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HYDRO with Torsenn Brown
Torsenn Brown spent the last 2 years building jumps and stacking footage to fully cement his transition from racer to freerider. With a background in DH racing, combined with a childhood spent on the ski slopes, Torsenn has crafted his… Read More ›
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13th Annual Hub A-Palooza
WHAT IS HUBAPALOOZA? Hub-a-Palooza is a 3 day mountain bike festival that takes place at Beacon Hill (Camp Sekani) in Spokane, WA March 27-29, 2026; past participants would tell you that it is the best way to start off your race season…. Read More ›
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Voice Over Trail Reviews: Jungle Hill
Jungle Hill is part of the Kettle Crest trail system in Northeastern Washington state. https://www.patreon.com/voiceovertrails Facebook
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The dangerous pursuit of a downhill racing dream | Oregon Field Guide
At 18, Alyana Van Horn is surging toward professional downhill mountain biking. The Medford standout has stacked regional wins and is now pushing into the national circuit, with new sponsorships easing the sport’s steep costs. Backed by a devoted family… Read More ›
