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Thank you Owen Rodabaugh for your Leadership on the NWTA Board

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

Klootchy Creek Trail School Recap

Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) headed west to visit our friends and trails at Klootchy Creek this Saturday. It may come as no surprise that our 15 volunteers and 4 instructors were greeted with a downpour of rain and gusts of wind. Such is life on the … Read More

Tillamook State Forest Trail Update and Upcoming Work Party

Written by Nathan Frechen, Tillamook LST Work completed Saturday, January 14th:   All downed trees on Step Creek & Gales Creek (between Reehers & Storey Burn junction) were removed. Total of 43 trees were cut out, and 12.5 miles of trail were cleared by six folks. Huge thanks to Brad, Pam, and Jay, who cleared 26 … Read More

A New Year Update from Northwest Trail Alliance

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

Event Recap – MTB MAINTENANCE SERIES at TREK (WESTMORELAND)

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

Recap of Crew Leader Training at Stub Stewart

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

Apply to be on the Northwest Trail Alliance Board of Directors!

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

Event Recap – NW Trail Sisters Fix & Sip with Cyclepath

Written by Allie Hurtgen, Stoke Manager for the NW Trail Sisters “Plugging tires is so fun; I can’t wait to get a flat on my next ride!” This comment was echoed by many participants after attending our mountain bike maintenance clinic at Cyclepath. When planning this event, the Cyclepath team and I thought it might … Read More

A Weekend’s Work During Dig Season

November 12 and 13 was a BUSY weekend for Northwest Trail Alliance volunteers and members!  All told, there was over 400 hours of volunteer work put in over the course of the weekend spread across 6 different locations including a night ride social at Stub Stewart. Here are some highlights. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AT STUB … Read More

Congratulations Pete F., Our NWTA Raffle Winner! 

David Rosen of Sage Titanium created this beauty and graciously donated it to NWTA for a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting your local trails. Congratulations to Pete, who is beyond stoked about his new bike.  Thanks to @fattirefarm who displayed the bike and hosted a handoff to the winner at their monthly happy hour last weekend.  … Read More