It’s that time of year again: Board elections. If you missed the post last week, check out our introduction to what Board service looks like https://nw-trail.org/2026-board-of-directors-election-announcement/ The application is now open for the NWTA Board. NWTA is looking for excited community members to fill the positions described below. Please contact [email protected] for any questions including about the application or to … Read More
When you give through your workplace giving program, you’re multiplying the impact of every dollar you contribute. Many companies offer matching gift programs for their employees, either for monetary contributions or employee volunteer hours. NWTA receives over $10,000 from workplace giving programs! Nike (Giving Tuesday double matches!), Intel, The Standard (Standard Insurance Company), Kaiser Permanente/Northwest Permanente, Portland General Electric, … Read More
Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) is on the lookout for mountain biking advocates, marketing masterminds, and advocacy wizards to join our Board of Directors! Whether you’re a freeriding daredevil or someone who’s recently fallen in love with mountain biking, this is your chance to help steer the future of off-road cycling in our region and make … Read More
Do you want to know what you helped make possible for trails and bike programming? NWTA publishes annual reports that outline how member, donor and sponsor dollars go to work. Take a look at our latest report: it’s a treasure trove of stories and facts that illustrate just how important our work is. Our website … Read More
November kicks off NWTA’s end-of-year fundraising season! Last year, we raised over $50,000 with all of our year end fundraising efforts combined. This year, we’re challenging our community to smash that number. We have a huge slate of plans for 2026 that we can only do with your support: DONATE TODAY It’s no secret that … Read More
NWTA’s mission is executed in part by providing resources to mobilize trail maintenance across various trail systems in close partnership with land management agencies. Every year, roughly 50% of annual trail work on all of Oregon’s federal lands is done by local trail organizations. NWTA is fortunate to have strong relationships and formal agreements in … Read More
We’re thrilled to share that the new EasyCLIMB Skills Area in Cascade Locks is officially complete! Thanks to the hard work of dedicated volunteers, the site now features a variety of new elements designed to help riders of all ages and abilities gain confidence and progress their mountain biking skills. The finished skills area includes jumps, berms, … Read More
Written by Andrea Renteria The community packed the evo Portland store last night for a special evening hosted by evo and Freehub, with all proceeds benefiting the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA). The night was filled with good vibes, inspiring films, plenty of giveaways, and most importantly, shared stories about why trails matter. Guests were treated … Read More
Northwest Trail Alliance is thrilled to welcome Nancy Stone to our staff as the first full-time Trail Stewardship Director! Nancy is no stranger to the NWTA community — she began volunteering with NWTA in 2018 and joined the board in 2019. She took the helm of creating our trail education and sustainability programs, and was … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone An absolutely glorious weekend greeted the 46 volunteers who attended the 2025 St. Helens International Festival of Trails (SHIFT). This long NWTA tradition is a campout weekend that includes a work party, bike riding, and lots of camaraderie. Traditionally, the event is held at the Marble Mountain Sno Park, where volunteers … Read More