Mountain Biking, Flow State, and the Psychology of Healing When the Trail Becomes Therapy Mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety often leave people feeling trapped, isolated, and disconnected from daily life. Traditional treatments—therapy, medication, and lifestyle shifts—are critical,… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, Mother Nature is starting to make our trails super fun again. We hope you are getting out to enjoy them. HRATS Post Canyon Shuttle Day Next Weekend: Please join us next Sunday, September 21st, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for… Read More ›
Post Canyon Shuttle Day • Sunday, September 21st, 2025 • 9:00am – 2:00pm
The Art & Trails project brought together three artists and one author from communities across Northern British Columbia to capture the spirit of mountain bike trails and share the stories they hold. This is a story of how art and… Read More ›
Take a ride with Brice Shirbach on the North Slope trails in Capitol Forest, Washington! He’s exploring the 110,000-acre forest and discovers some of the best downhill and enduro-style mountain biking in the state. From “rowdy, steep, and awesome features”… Read More ›
More than 600 miles of singletrack surround Bend, Oregon—and the vast majority are maintained by volunteers. Every year, over 1,600 mountain bikers with the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) log more than 20,000 hours of trail work. From clearing trees… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, We wanted to pass along the following message from Hood River County about the change in Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) in Post Canyon. Please note that electric motorcycles are allowed on motorized trails in Post Canyon… Read More ›
Mountain bike advocacy organizations play a vital role in preserving, maintaining, and expanding access to trails. By donating time or money, riders directly support the infrastructure that allows the sport to thrive. Trails don’t appear or sustain themselves magically; they… Read More ›
Could this trail be the next Falls Creek? Maybe better, but someone’s got to adopt it first. https://www.patreon.com/voiceovertrails Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/route/fadeaway-ride-shuttle-loop/ Parking Spot: 44.95212, -121.89804
Underexposed is a self-shot and produced series of documentary short-films by Pivot Cycles athlete Brice Shirbach. The series is dedicated to showcasing mountain bike advocacy and stewardship while exploring trails across the globe. Join Brice as he explores the relationship… Read More ›
Come support trail building in Southwest Washington by riding your bike! We invite you to a full day of shuttling the Yacolt Burn, presented by Propain Bicycles! Great people and food included! Details A full day of shuttling, demo bikes, food, and… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, A few exciting tidbits for you all this week! Quinoa Timber Sale: In preparation for the Quinoa Timber Sale (map attached), several Moto-Trails, including Dirt Surfer, will close at 7:00 am, Tuesday, 5/20/25. The status of the… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, Desperately seeking a new/used HRATS Trailer: The HRATS tool trailer has sadly died a rusty death with many years of service under its wheels. HRATS needs to replace the 6x12ft trailer and would love it if anyone knows… Read More ›
Hey all, We are one week away from our annual spring party and fundraiser. Help us continue to build and advocate for new trails and improvements in Post Canyon, Whoopdee, and across the river. We’re setting ourselves a goal of $20,000… Read More ›
The Raffle Ticket Presale is now live! As with last year we are offering the chance to snag tickets ahead of the event or make sure you can get in on the action even if you can’t make it. Tickets… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, We have a couple of events you should put on your calendar. HRATS Spring Fundraiser: Please join us for a fun night at Ferment on April 13th from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a raffle at 6:45and live music… Read More ›
Ever notice how good you feel after a ride? MTB, gravel riding and road cycling all give you a mood boost. But why? I dug into the science of why I our rides make us happy and why it’s the… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, As the year draws to a close, we at Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) are reflecting on the amazing trail work accomplished this year. This work would not have been possible without all the support from incredible… Read More ›
We are proud to present “Blue Ribbon”, a public trail located on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, WA. This project is the culmination of years of permitting work, hours of machine time, and finished off by selfless volunteer work. Watch the… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, In this newsletter, we will highlight some new trails currently under development. The first is the Shadow Trail, which we mentioned in our last newsletter regarding the work party. Thank you to everyone who attended. HRATS is… Read More ›
These two new trails made their debut this past season at The Summit at Snoqualmie bike park: My Little Friend and Bouncy House, built by our Trail Builders Michael Fischer and Ian Robinson in collaboration with The Summit trail crew…. Read More ›
TRAIL MAP and trail names. Here is a new map showing the current trails and where we are building new trails this winter. The trails we have completed have been added to Trail Forks, along with photos and videos. Make… Read More ›
Hello Dirt Devotees, Our first Fall Newsletter is here, and we’re trying for a little different schedule. Look for it in your inbox every other Wednesday until the ground is too soggy or frozen. Shadow Trail Work Party: Sunday, October 20th… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, Below you’ll find some useful information about happenings and ways to help! Whoopdee Closure: For the Whoopdee enthusiasts, Green Diamond’s scheduled timber harvest has moved up. The Whoopdee will be closed for at least three weeks while they work… Read More ›
In northern California, climate change and 150 years of forest mismanagement have led to some of the most catastrophic wildfires in the state’s history—including the Dixie Fire, which in 2021 devastated the Lost Sierra’s already struggling communities. In the face… Read More ›
Hey all, Fall is here and trails need just a little bit of moisture for some excellent riding. It is also getting time for trail builders to get back to work and with rain comes trail work season. We have… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, First a few Trail Updates: Whoopdee is openHH is still closedHRC, with some help from a few volunteers, opened the trail next to Post Canyon Rd. It is currently being called “Lower Trail-100,” but that may change.Dan Miller… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, A lot is going on with Post Canyon right now. Let’s start with the best news. HRC purchased the Haglund property along Post Canyon Rd below the Seven Stream Staging area. This is the land where the owner… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, Good News. Here is the latest from HRC on the Whiskey Creek Fire and trail closures in Post Canyon. The Whisky Creek Fire suppression efforts have seen progress allowing HRC to begin a phased reopening of trails &… Read More ›
Come have a fun day of shuttling, food, drinks, and raffles. All the money will go back in helping rebuild Trail Sixth Sense and others. SIGN UP HERE: https://www.evergreenmtb.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&Itemid=2252&reset=1&id=2504 Event information: https://facebook.com/events/s/yacolt-burn-experience/1130347758090613/
Hello Everyone, Here is an important message from Hood River County. In continued support of the Whisky Creek Fire suppression efforts and in coordination with multiple government agencies, HRC will be closing additional roads & trails(maps attached) effective Wednesday, July 31st, 2024… Read More ›
Have you ridden on the South Oregon coast? Here the North Pacific clashes ceaselessly with the Coastal Mountain Range that flanks the Pacific Northwest’s coastline, creating a landscape with an allure that very few places on the planet can rival…. Read More ›
The Forest Service is asking the public in a 30-day comment period what they think about including class 1 e-bikes on trails. The current proposal includes about 60% of the biking trail system. Comment at https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=66475
Hello Trail Lovers, We know everyone is busy, but please take a few minutes to let us know how we are doing through this survey. We have had a busy couple of years and need some feedback on how we have… Read More ›
Get ready for the Alsea Falls Shuttle Weekend FUNdraiser!! 🚴🏻 June 15 + 16 | 9am-3pm Come out for a weekend of riding out at Alsea while supporting Team Dirt ! Each single day ticket is $70 per person (if… Read More ›
Brett Tippie joined District Indigenous Student Advisory Council students for a ride on Mt. Tzouhalem and had a discussion on his personal journey and how he has found resilience in his life through the power of sport. Welcome to “Nations… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, This week: A closer look at A-Side in Post Canyon. Thank you to our co-builders/adopters Maurizio von Flotow and Tyler Horton for all their hard work. Since its opening, some of you have taken the opportunity to… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, Featuring this week The Equestrian/Hiker/Runner Trail: This trail has been part of Hood River County’s master plan for 13 years. Work started last fall on the entries from the Family Man Staging area and York Hill…. Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, Featuring this week: The Reroute of Coyote Wall Trail The US Forest Service within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area will oversee the construction of a 2.6-mile mountain bike-optimized trail in the Coyote Wall (“Syncline”) area… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, Featuring this week: Family Man in Post Canyon After a year of construction in Family Man, we are ready to show off our massive project to all of our supporters. We’ve spent most of our time asking… Read More ›
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