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…
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Ride the Dirt Wave Enduro Series
Ride the Dirt Wave 2026 Oregon’s Only Enduro Race Series We are back for our fourth year and have a great lineup for you! Ride the Dirt Wave returns with three incredible venues, three weekends of racing, and one overall… Read More ›
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
Ravens Ridge Downhill 2026
Are you ready for white-knuckles and wide-eyes? The Raven Returns June 6th is the return of (the return of) the Raven Ridge Downhill. Dust off the shred-sled, it’s time to put your bike control skills to the test in what’s… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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
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 ›
FOR ALL RIDERS | Building Trails & Community | New Documentary Coming Soon
𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, our new documentary, premieres April 23 at REI Seattle Flagship Store 📽️ This film goes behind the scenes of how we build and update trails to accommodate adaptive mountain bikes (aMTB), and how we are growing a… Read More ›
2026 Oregon XC MTB Series
Race #1 Echo Red to Red – March 14th (Completed)Race #2 Mudslinger – April 18thRace #3 Coast Hills Classic – May 9thRace #4 Silver Falls XC – May 16thRace #5 Sisters Stampede – May 24thRace #6 Bend Dirt Fest –… Read More ›
HRATS: Whoopdee Closure and Post Canyon Update
Happy Spring Trail Lovers, Whoopdee Update: Currently Whoopdee is completely closed due to logging. As soon as Green Diamond notifies us that we can access the trails again we will begin to get the trail reconstructed and reopened. We do… Read More ›
Pumptrack Locator: Pacific Northwest Pumptracks
Pump Track Locator is dedicated to discovering, documenting, and experiencing the best BMX and Mountain Bike pump tracks around the world. Founded by a long-time BMX rider, our mission is to make it easier for riders to find and enjoy… Read More ›
2026 Cascadia Dirt Cup Schedule
2026 CASCADIA DIRT CUP SERIES Website Facebook Instagram YouTube ROUND 1: North SlopeROUND 2: Raging River ROUND 3: Yacolt BurnROUND 4: NW Tune-Up Galbraith ROUND 5: Tiger MountainROUND 6: Post Canyon
Loyal to the Soil Ep. 1: From Nothing to Something
We teamed up with Shimano and their Trailborn program to create a new trail on our local hill, Galbraith Mountain. Trailborn is a funding initiative created by the component company, Shimano, that provides funding to trail projects across the world…. Read More ›
Forbidden Reya | Rhys Verner Rides Hornby Island
Meet Reya. Forbidden’s new short-travel trail bike built for speed, efficiency, and confidence. Sporty enough for big days, sturdy enough for rough ones, and engineered to deliver far more fun than the travel numbers suggest. Designed with proportional geometry and… Read More ›
2026 OBRA Championships
2026 OBRA Championships Mountain Bike Championships Sisters Stampede on Sunday, May 24 Road Race Championships The Dalles Omnium – Day 1 on Saturday, June 13 Time Trial Championships The Dalles Omnium – Day 2 on Sunday, June 14 Criterium Championships Portland Criterium –… Read More ›
Anthill Films: How Sound Design Brings Jackson Goldstone’s Anytime Segment to Life | Anatomy of Sound
Ever wondered what Jackson Goldstone’s riding actually sounds like? Experience how Anthill Sounds’ Sound Supervisor, Jonathan Osborne, deconstructs — and then rebuilds — audio layers to craft a rich, immersive film sound design and soundscape. Created in partnership with Shimano… Read More ›
11.5 miles of new trails open at Cline Buttes near Redmond
Central Oregon Daily News: 11.5 miles of new trails open at Cline Buttes near Redmond The Central Oregon Trail Alliance has completed 11.5 miles of new hiking and biking trails at Cline Buttes Recreation Area near Redmond. The two-year project… Read More ›
Westside Trail Federation: Electric Snake
The PNW’s Longest Progressive Jump Trail: A record-breaking descent designed for massive fun and skill progression. Donate http://www.westsidetra…
Buzzard Butte Trail Network, it’s gunna pop off!
The Buzzard Butte Trail Network is managed by Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance (TORTA) with building being done by The Bros and Hoes landscaping company. This is an “up and coming” system off the Oregon coast near Pacific City. It features… Read More ›
HRATS Update: Important update on current liability legislation and how it may impact our local trails
Hello Trail Lovers, While we love to share the stoke in our communications, the following email from the Oregon Trails Coalition summarizes the issue with SB 1517-7 which has the potential to jeopardize many of our trail activities from stewardship… Read More ›
The Outsider MTB: The PNW’s Most Underrated MTB Town | Oakridge, Oregon
Oakridge, Oregon might be the most underrated mountain bike town in the PNW and in this episode, I find out why. From shuttle-access descents and deep, dark forest singletrack to the laid-back small-town vibe that keeps you in that post-ride… Read More ›
HRATS Update: Important Post Canyon Trail Updates – Know Before You Go
Hello Trail Lovers, We want to share some important Post Canyon trail status’ before you plan your weekend riding events. As you are all aware, both the weather and trail conditions are dynamic in the PNW, and not aways in… Read More ›
SKYLINES | Alden Pate & Crestline Bikes
Alden Pate is back on Crestline Bikes for 2026! Founded in Los Angeles, CA and later moved to Bellingham, WA. Crestline shares its roots in both green forests and iconic DH tracks! SKYLINES highlights Crestline’s full heritage. About Lazy Sundays… Read More ›
2026 Sturdy Dirty Enduro
July 18th, 2026 The largest women’s mountain bike enduro race in the U.S. is back for its 12th year. Website Facebook YouTube
Transition Bikes: All business and no fun at the 2025 Company Trip
See what went down at our annual company retreat in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Video: Myles Trainer Tag along for all Transition adventures and two-wheeled fun through our channels below! Party in the woods with Transition Bikes on:🌲 Youtube:… Read More ›
Opinion: The Art of Recovery // Healing Right After a Mountain Bike Injury
The Art of Recovery: Healing Right After a Mountain Bike Injury With all the injuries at this year’s Red Bull Rampage—and my own dislocated shoulder and sprained ankles—it’s hard not to reflect on what recovery really means. These moments remind… Read More ›
Super Rider: Making the World’s Most Precise Bike Wheels (With WWII-Era Machines)
I got to visit the Chris King factory to watch a giant chunk of aluminum turn into my new wheelset. Join me for a look behind the scenes of how some of the most precise bike parts are created –… Read More ›
Reece Wallace: Flying My Plane to Ride Washington’s Best MTB Trails
Flew my plane from Vancouver Island to ride some of the best public mountain bike trails in Bellingham, Washington. ‘Reece10’ for 10% off all SportRx eyewear here! https://alnk.to/hsyPcnV We explored the Galbraith trail network, which is arguably the best public… Read More ›
Reborn Bikes: Putting more people on refurbished bikes
Reborn Bikes: Where every bicycle gets a second life, and every person gets a new opportunity for mobility, independence and community connection. Website: https://rebornbikes.org/ https://rebornbikes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMPACT_COMPRESSED_GOOD.pdf
The Outsider MTB: This 4.5 Mile Trail Is One of the PNW’s Most Underrated Rides | King Castle Trail
Riding one of the most underrated mountain bike trails in the Pacific Northwest.The King Castle Trail in Oregon completely caught me off guard – incredible forest riding, flowy singletrack, and way more fun packed into 4.5 miles than I expected…. Read More ›
MTB Co-op: Riding shouldn’t be this good in January | Side Hustle at Tiger Mountain
Riding shouldn’t be this good in January. Today we’re riding Side Hustle at Tiger Mountain in absolutely unreal mid winter conditions. Fast, dry, and flowing, easily the best I’ve ever experienced this trail, especially for this time of year. Side… Read More ›
Vacation Town | The Forbidden Crew Come Home To Roost
Last summer, some of the Forbidden Bikes crew spent five days truck camping and mountain biking in and around the best trail riding Vacation Town on Vancouver Island, Cumberland BC. A town that has shaped the way we ride and… Read More ›
Cascadia MTB 