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 ›
Hood River
Brave Endeavors: How to Jump your MTB
Learn to Jump on a Mountain Bike with Confidence! Want to learn how to jump on your mountain bike—without fear or frustration? Whether you’re new to jumping or looking to refine your technique, this video will break it down into… Read More ›
Brave Endeavors: The Most Important MTB Skill // How to Find your Balanced Ride Position
Join Bekah Rottenberg, founder of Brave Endeavors MTB Skills and Strength Training to learn how to find your balanced ride position on the bike. This is hands down the most important mountain bike skill to master. Bekah is a PBMI… Read More ›
Support HRATS: Help Sustain Our Wonderful Trails in Hood River!
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 ›
Geoff Gulevich: Hood River the hidden gem
Hood River has the best selection of trails for all levels. You can comfortably ride all the trails with all skill levels. I have not been riding in Hood River for about 10 years. It has gotten so good and… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: First Fall Newsletter
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 ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: Fall Events | Work Party, Movie Night, & Shuttle Day
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 ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Post Canyon ~ Updated HRC Trail & Road Closures
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 ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter #6 for Spring 2024
Hello Trail Lovers, We still need a few Volunteers this weekend: Here’s a shout-out from our friends from The Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Race: Calling all Volunteers! The Cascadia Dirt Cup is back in town May 18-19 and is stoked to start its eleventh… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter #5 for Spring 2024
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 ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter #4 for Spring 2024
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 ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Spring Newsletter #1 2024
Hello Trail Lovers, Our springtime newsletter is back to bring you some highlights and happenings. What Has Been Done For You (and for some: by you) Since the fall, builders and volunteers have devoted enormous effort and time to creating, revamping, and… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Trails Season is Around The corner
Hello Everyone, Trail season is approaching, and we thought we would briefly update you on local trails. Mark your Calendars, HRATS is holding a fun fundraiser with music, 4/20 from 4-8 pm. Details to come over the next month. Klee Way… Read More ›
Support HRATS: Help Sustain Amazing Trails in Hood River!
Hello Everyone, As the year draws to a close, HRATS reflects on our incredible journey this past year. None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the support from individuals like you who share our passion for getting out… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: Fall 23′ #7 – The Success of the Hood River County Parking Permit Program, the dirt is still being sculpted, and volunteers needed.
Hello Trail Lovers, Here’s number seven of our eight-week seasonal newsletter. Hood River County’s Parking Permit Program Are you aware of the HRC Parking Permit Program and how it has benefited the community? From a non-motorized Post Canyon trail user’s… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: Work Parties, trail grants, fall fundraising
Hello Trail Lovers, Here’s number four of our eight week seasonal newsletter. Work PartiesPut your Carhartts on, and come get dirty! (Or visit our webpage and push the donate button). 44 Trails: If you love to ride up there, now… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: Shuttle Day, Fall fund-raising, E-bike 101, 44 Trails work parties
Greetings, Trail folk! We hope you’re enjoying the fall sprinkles and resulting brown pow. Here’s the latest and greatest trail news for the week. Oct. 7 is Shuttle Day!The annual Fall shuttle day fundraiser returns on Saturday October 7 from… Read More ›
2023 Post Canyon Air Jam
September 30th, 2023 Freestyle Jam Extendedplay/ Yogarobics 3:00PM Hood River, Oregon
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: Shuttle Day, new trails, fundraising
Hey friends, Happy fall and welcome back to our seasonal newsletter. Here’s the latest local trails news. Oct. 7 is Shuttle Day!The annual Fall shuttle day fundraiser returns on Saturday October 7th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $45… Read More ›
Brave Endeavors: Guided Core Workout for Mountain Bikers
Grab an exercise ball and let Bekah Rottenberg, NASM certified personal trainer and professional mountain bike coach, take you through a 7 min full core workout! This guided workout is part of a larger 60 min workout from buildCLASS. If… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: New Post recreation manager, Shuttle Day 10/8, HRATS board openings
🍂 Happy Fall, Folks! It’s week three of our seasonal newsletter. Here’s the latest and greatest news about Post for the week. 🌲 New Tree Farm ManagerWe’d like to welcome TJ Moloney, hired in August as Hood River County’s new… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: Letter from HRATS President
Hello Trail Users, Fall riding season is around the corner and HRATS is getting ready for the many things coming our way. I thought I would give everyone an early heads up on HRATS’ coming plans and needs. Family Man Closure This… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Families at Family Man, Shuttle Day thanks
Families at Family Man starts May 26Families at Family Man is back! The fun starts at the Family Man Staging Area in Post Canyon this Thursday, May 26, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for free cheese pizza, raffle prizes, kids’ shirts (adult… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Future of Family Man & Shuttle Day
Howdy Trail Folk, Coming at you on Week Six of our eight-week Spring newsletter campaign. We hope you’re enjoying these longer pieces about things like Post Canyon Trail Adopters, Trail Heroes, fundraisers, work parties, and our annual report. If you’d like to stay… Read More ›
Earth Day Thanks, HRATS Annual Report, Trail Etiquette
Earth Day Success Our Earth Day weekend was a great success with multitudes showing up to shake booty with Vitamin D at the Bingen Theater last Friday. This event raised about $3,060 in ticket sales and our raffle to help… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: 2021 Mid-Summer Updates
Fire Safety, Trail Work Information, Water Bottles and a Fundraiser! Hello Everyone, Heads up for fire safety: The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has raised the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL)s to Level 3 in the area known as MH-4… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) – Update
Hello Everyone, We hope you are enjoying the fabulous trail conditions with this moist weather. Volunteers NeededHRATS is looking for volunteers for the Post Canyon Cascadia Dirt Cup Mt. Bike Race the weekend of June 26th and 27th. It is not this weekend,… Read More ›
HRATS Spring 2021 Newsletter
Hello there, two-wheeled compadre, happy Spring! Out here in the Columbia River Gorge, we’re still seeing frosty mornings, but earlier and earlier in the day it’s disappearing into the ever-greener corners of our trails, yards, and gardens. The telltale signs… Read More ›
HRATS Golden Eagle Bike Park
Golden Eagle Bike Park Matching Funds Hello Everyone, We hope you have seen the new additions to the Golden Eagle Bike Park! The additions are adjacent to the pump track near the Hood River High School, and they include progressive… Read More ›
HRATS Update for Hood River County – June 3rd, 2020
HRATS Supporters, It has been a wild 2020 so far, and we have been trying to keep up with all of the changes and regulations and want to share changes to Hood River Area Trails. As of June 2nd, 2020… Read More ›
HRATS: May 8th Hood River County Trail Update
HRATS Supporters – Even though Washington and Oregon have started to open up some state parks, State Parks in the Gorge remain closed on both the Washington and Oregon Side. HRATS has been working with Hood River County, and it… Read More ›
Post Canyon remains closed to the public at large
HRATS Supporters – Thank you for your support during these extremely trying times! We know there have been many rumors, news articles, and discussion about Hood River County land access including Post Canyon. HRATS is making progress on getting lands… Read More ›
Hood River County Trail Update 4/15
HRATS Supporters, The last update we sent out included the closure of all Hood River County Forest Land for recreational use. This closure remains in effect and includes closures for parking, riding, hiking, hunting and all other recreational use on… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS): Closures Need To Be Respected
Hello Everyone, Here is an update on trail access in the Hood River area. • There are no trails in the Gorge that you can drive to and ride. No exceptions! • Any Trail Riding requires riding there from your… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) 2020 Spring Good-News-Letter
Hello Trail Users, Spring is here and it seems fitting that HRATS tells you all the good news. Good news: The Fall 2019 Fundraising events were a huge success. Thanks to all that helped out and participated. The events have… Read More ›
HRATS 2019 End of Season News Letter
Hello Everyone, The weather has turned and our amazing fall riding is disappearing. So it is time for a year-end wrap-up. HRC Recreation Trail Manager Job Posting. The failure of the Hood River County tax measures in May put a… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) – Fall Events
Hello Everyone, HRATS is planning a big fall. Our fabulous fundraising group is presenting our “Protect Post Canyon” campaign (ProtectPost.org). Our goal is a sustainable trail system that meets the needs of the users. Please join us at our fundraising… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) – September News Letter
Hello Everyone, Summer is coming to an end and it is time to update all of you on what is happening with HRATS and local trails. Family Man Closure: Hood River County closed the road to the Family Man Staging… Read More ›
Hood River Trails and the Failed Tax Measures
Hello Everyone, I am writing to you to let you know how the two failed Hood River County Tax Measures will affect local trails. Hood River County is in the process of winding down their trail program on Hood River… Read More ›
Ferns and Berms: Post Canyon Cascadia Dirt Cup
On this episode of Ferns and Berms, I race the second race of the 2019 Cascadia Dirt Cup at Post Canyon in Hood River, Oregon. In classic Pacific Northwest fashion, the rains rolled in a few days before leaving us… Read More ›
Cascadia MTB 