Fall 2009 News from Westside Trail Federation

Events

Shuttle day fundraiser hosted by W.T.F. at Black Rock Mountain Bike Area - October 17th.  Spots are filling up fast (here's the List )!   Expect t o sell out.  Send in yer registration form soon or you'll miss this once a year opportunity to shuttle at Black Rock!  Parent waiver required for under 18.

Event volunteer slots are filled. Thanks to all!  Interested in building or Trail Patrol at Black Rock?  Contact BRMBA.org

Demo bikes will be available from these vendors during shuttle day:

http://www.transitionbikes.com   "We will be there with 10 Bottlerockets, at least one TR450, and a new Covert." - Cam

http://oneghost.com    "we'll be there with bikes to check out!"  - David

Volunteer Thank you BBQ/Potluck at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park hosted by park staff - September 24 @ 3pm.   If you've done volunteer work to help build trails at Stub, then you are invited to attend!  See calendar event details for information about what to bring.  Don't forget to send RSVP to Heather Currey (Volunteer Coordinator and Interpretive Park Ranger).

Trail build days - dates will be posted for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 trail volunteer build days.   See project updates below for ongoing projects.

Trail Project updates

Tillamook State Forest - Downhill/Freeride trail network

Project leader: Ryan McLane

What is it?  System of new shuttleable mountain bike specific single-track trails located within Tillamook State Forest.   W.T.F. has been spearheading vision and planning since 2007, and would like to enter into long-term agreement to maintain this trail system as volunteer organization.   Options for beginner to advanced level riders.   Key proposed trail is over 4 miles in length, drops over 2,000 feet, technical terrain, adequate parking opportunities lower/mid/upper.   DH specific.

Status?  Deep in planning process.   Proposal APPROVED by Oregon Department of Forestry - Forest Grove / Tillamook district.  Taking proposal/initial trail plan thru review committees (ODF, TRAC , SFAC ) this Fall/Winter with aim to have project shovel ready by Spring 2010.

 

L.L. Stub Stewart State Park - freeride skill area

Project leader: Joe Rykowski

What is it?   Short variety of technical one-way mountain biking single-track trails located on a hill in mountain biking specific area of park.   700 feet of elevation drop over 3/4 mile.   Area for sessioning (nicknamed "Greenhorn" skill area).   Berms, jumps, drops, skinnies, teeters, etc.   building with Whistler Municipality and IMBA Trail Solutions single-track as guidelines.   

Status?  W.T.F. volunteers have been assisting park trail manager with construction of single-track at Stub since 2008 and also prepared a Vision outlining idea for freeride skill trails.

Earlier this year, the proposal submitted by W.T.F. under new draft policy for engaging "proponent groups" as trail builders has been approved by Oregon Parks & Recreation staff for next steps.   Will be reviewing vision / initial trail plan with Washington County later this month.    Adopt-a-park agreement will be delivered to W.T.F. for review by end of September with aim to have project shovel ready by late Fall 2009.   W.T.F. volunteer trail managers will be responsible for building and maintenance of their trail.  Thanks to Stephanie Yao Long, Chris Long, Keith Shoenrock, Ryan McLane, and Jake Simmons for stepping up and taking on trail management roles.

Organization status

501(c)(3) application has been submitted to IRS.   Expect a response (letter of determination) that recognizes Westside Trail Federation as a tax-exempt non-profit.   currently, W.T.F. is an Oregon non-profit corporation based out of Hillsboro, Oregon.

Board has expanded by one position.   Directors voted to create a "Marketing / Communications" position.   Forrest Huntington has accepted nomination to fill this position.

Official logo!   Yeah, baby!  Stickers to come... (hint: hmmm a shuttle day on October 17th... bet ya could score some stickers there...)

Thanks to Jason Van Horn of ihatebikes.net for doing up this logo for us!