Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) As NWTA’s Bike Maintenance Clinic Series continues, we want to give a big shout out to Metropolis Cycles for generously hosting our January clinic. Metropolis’ staff of highly skilled mechanics shared their accumulated knowledge with us, in an effort to elevate our home-mechanic skills. Participants had the … Read More
Written by Nathan Frechen, Tillamook LST Photos by Aric Rist (@aricrist) Building off the work that was started in November, a crew of 15 completed the brushing & tread work on the two-mile Sickter Lars loop. The dirt & sightlines are the best they’ve been in recent memory, confirmed by test riders did a quality … Read More
In 1988, an organization known as PUMP — Portland United Mountain Pedalers — was founded. This organization was started with 9 members and an eye towards opening up trail access to mountain bikes in Portland. In 2009 and with less than 50 members, PUMP updated and expanded their mission and vision, becoming Northwest Trail Alliance … Read More
In 2019, Colin Marthaller joined the NWTA Board of Directors as our Stewardship Director and Quartermaster. This month marked the end of his tenure on the Board, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all he brought to NWTA! Colin is an active member of the Sandy Ridge Local Stewardship Team (LST), and is an … Read More
Owen Rodabaugh, long-time NWTA member who joined our Board of Directors in August 2018, marked the end of his Board service this month. Owen’s contributions to the leadership of NWTA are numerous! At the start of Owen’s Board service, NWTA was experiencing organizational growth in membership that is now an integral part of our community. … Read More
Every year, NWTA has an opportunity to welcome new individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. Tomorrow, January 24 at 6:00pm, two current Board members, Nell Stamper and Scooter Sutterer, will be presented for re-election; and we’re beyond excited to present to our membership three additional Board members for our all-volunteer, working Board: Chloe … Read More
Happy New Year! As we start 2023, our Board and staff are reflecting on how amazing 2022 was for NWTA. We now steward over 250 miles of trails — with many more miles on the horizon! Nearly 100 kids enjoyed our inaugural season of youth programming, and a multitude of members and supporters joined us … Read More
Written by Allie Hurtgen, Stoke Manager for the NW Trail Sisters Our mountain bike maintenance series continued on December 8th at the Trek Store in Westmoreland! Six women braved the rush hour traffic for a night of learning and socializing. We started the evening by learning what everyone’s favorite taco is, and a topic they were … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI), NWTA’s educational program, hosted its second and final Crew Leader Training of 2023 at Stub Stewart on November 20th. TSI recognizes the incredible value that Crew Leaders bring to our trails. When leading crews of volunteers, these folks make it possible for … Read More
Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) creates a culture of land stewardship and increases access to the outdoors through our mission: To advocate for new trails; to protect, improve and build sustainable mountain bike trails; and to create recreational opportunities for mountain biking. The NWTA Board of Directors champions the organization and advocates for its mission to … Read More