Not every dig day involves tools and fresh dirt. Sometimes, it looks like hauling out 800 pounds of trash. On Earth Day, a small crew of six volunteers showed up at Rocky Point with a different kind of goal. Instead of building trail, they focused on cleaning up the stretch of road from Highway 30 to … Read More
Another small but focused crew showed up at Hagg Lake and kept the momentum going on a critical re-route project. This dig day centered on the section between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8), where volunteers continued shaping a new trail alignment to replace a damaged portion of the Hagg Lake Loop Trail. The primary focus … Read More
After nearly two years in the making, we’re excited to announce the completion of a brand new skills area located on the forested island in the Sandy Ridge parking lot! This project is a true reflection of what happens when community, partners, and passion come together. Built through a collaboration between professional trail builders Sasquatch … Read More
On March 8, Northwest Trail Alliance hosted an Advanced Trail School: Trail Building Start to Finish at Hagg Lake, bringing together dedicated volunteers for a hands-on, real-world application of sustainable trail building practices. This was definitely a working classroom. The focus of the day was constructing a reroute to address a significant erosion issue where … Read More
Ten volunteers gathered at Hagg Lake on March 29 to continue work on a critical re-route of the Loop Trail between Turtle and Gandolf’s. Rebuilding a Vital Trail Connection The project focuses on restoring a key section of trail after a bridge was uprooted, forcing trail users onto roughly one mile of road to move between segments. Crews continued shaping the new alignment, working … Read More
Northwest Trail Alliance recently hosted a Backcountry First Aid training designed specifically for those leading and supporting trail work in the field. This training brought together NWTA Staff, Board Members, Local Stewardship Team (LST) members, Crew Leaders, Sawyers, aspiring Sawyers, and leadership from NW Trail Sisters- all individuals who play a critical role in stewarding … Read More
Forty-five volunteers showed up at CLIMB on March 21 and delivered one of the most productive dig days of the season. Finishing Peregrination and Improving Flow The biggest milestone of the day was completing the eastern section of Peregrination. Crews hand-finished the trail following earlier machine work, helping connect the system into more cohesive and rideable loops. This improvement reduces … Read More
Single-serving packets of olive oil, Gorilla tape, extra straps, more extra straps, zip ties, Coava instant coffee, dehydrated curry soup, antimicrobial pee cloths, ultralight spade shovels, batteries, paper maps, colloidal patches, antibiotic cream, extra bolts, extra valve cores, extra derailleur hangers, extra sealant, tubes, plugs, sleeping pad patches…. shall we go on? What do all these random … Read More
By Eric Oliver You might think Portland’s dark winter months mean that kids aren’t too excited to be biking outside. But if you visited NWTA’s after-school programs at Vestal and Sitton Elementary Schools, you’d be proven wrong! This winter term, the stoke persisted through rainy days and cold winds, and we even spotted some sun … Read More
Twenty-three volunteers came together at Rocky Point on March 21 to improve Quackers and elevate one of the most popular ways to end a ride. Shaping a Better Ride Experience The focus of the day was simple. Add flow and fun. Volunteers built new berms and small kickers throughout Quackers, giving riders more opportunities to … Read More