Northwest Trail Alliance

TSI Crew Leader Training - 11/10
2024-11-10 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Crew Leader Training at Stub Stewart State Park.

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Crew Leaders are essential to the success of trail building work parties. These individuals provide guidance, vision and share their knowledge with their crew of trail builders. If you are a seasoned Trail Steward who is interested in expanding your skills and tapping into becoming a leader, this training is for you!

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By teaching people how to build sustainable trails, and by training trail builders to lead crews of trail stewards, we are raising the level of our own stewardship, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

The meeting will be held at Stub Stewart State Park in the Mountain Dale Cabin Village Meeting Hall. Drive past the Hilltop Day-Use Area to the Cabin Village. A day pass will be provided for each vehicle.

What to wear:

The majority of this training is indoors, while a portion is outdoors. Dress for the elements.

– Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves.

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

What to Bring:

– Water

– Snacks

Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided, along with lunch. If you have dietary restrictions, please reach out to the email provided below.

Please sign the waiver HERE

It is opportunities like these that are possible because of NWTA membership dollars. If you are not a member, or need to renew your membership, you can do so on our website to join nearly 6,000 other mountain bikers who are supporting our trails!

This training not only has limited spots available, but is only offered ONCE a year. Please make every effort to attend once you have committed.

Please email nancys@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

Trail School: Fundamentals at Cascade Locks - 11/16
2024-11-16 09:00 - 14:00
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Cascade Locks.

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Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork.

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By training people to build sustainable trails, and by training people to lead crews of trail builders, we are raising the level of our own stewardship, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What to wear:

– Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

– Gloves

What to bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch

START time is 9am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

* COMMITMENT* We understand life happens, if you are unable to attend, please let us know AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. This allows other people the opportunity to attend.

Please email nancys@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

Trail School Fundamentals @ Hagg Lake - 3/2
2025-03-02 09:00 - 14:00
Join the Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) as we learn trail maintenance fundamentals at Hagg Lake.

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Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork.

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By training people to build sustainable trails, and by training people to lead crews of trail builders, we are raising the level of our own stewardship, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What to wear:

– Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

– Gloves

What to bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch

START time is 9am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

* COMMITMENT* We understand life happens, if you are unable to attend, please let us know AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. This allows other people the opportunity to attend.

Please email nancys@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

Advanced Trail School: Reinforcing Berms at Sandy Ridge - 4/5
2025-04-05 09:00 - 15:00
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) will be hosting an Advanced Trail School at Sandy Ridge.

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This Advanced Trail School will focus on teaching the skills to reinforce berms with stone pavers on flow trails. Learn this rare skill from the expert local stewardship team who has decades of collective experience.

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By training people to build sustainable trails, and by training people to lead crews of trail builders, we are raising the level of our own stewardship, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What to wear:

– Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

– Gloves

– Face mask, if desired

What to Bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch

START time is 9am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

* COMMITMENT* We understand life happens, if you are unable to attend, please let us know AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. This allows other people the opportunity to attend.

Events like these are made possible by membership dollars. If you are not a NWTA member, or need to renew your membership, you can do so here and join over 5,000 individuals supporting and advocating for mountain bike trails in NW Oregon and SW Washington.

Please email NancyS@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

Trail School: Fundamentals at Chehalem Ridge - 11/16
2025-11-16 09:00 - 14:00
Join us for NWTA’s first stewardship event at Chehalem Ridge!

register here

Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork.

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By training people to build sustainable trails, and by training people to lead crews of trail builders, we are raising the level of our own stewardship, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What to wear:

– Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

– Gloves

What to bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch

START time is 9am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

* COMMITMENT* We understand life happens, if you are unable to attend, please let us know AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. This allows other people the opportunity to attend.

Please email nancys@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

TSI Crew Leader Training - 11/22
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Crew Leader Training at Stub Stewart State Park.

register here

Crew Leaders are essential to the success of trail building work parties. These individuals provide guidance, vision and share their knowledge with their crew of trail builders. If you are a seasoned Trail Steward who is interested in expanding your skills and tapping into becoming a leader, this training is for you!

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By teaching people how to build sustainable trails, and by training trail builders to lead crews of trail stewards, we are raising the level of our own stewardship, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

The meeting will be held at Stub Stewart State Park in the Mountain Dale Cabin Village Meeting Hall. Drive past the Hilltop Day-Use Area to the Cabin Village. A day pass will be provided for each vehicle.

What to wear:

The majority of this training is indoors, while a portion is outdoors. Dress for the elements.

– Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots.

– Jacket (be prepared)

What to Bring:

– Water

– Snacks

Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided, along with lunch. If you have dietary restrictions, please reach out to the email provided below.

Please sign the waiver HERE

It is opportunities like these that are possible because of NWTA membership dollars. If you are not a member, or need to renew your membership, you can do so on our website to join 5,000 other mountain bikers who are supporting our trails!

This training not only has limited spots available, but is only offered ONCE a year. Please make every effort to attend once you have committed.

Please email nancys@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

Trail School: Fundamentals @ Newell Creek - 12/13
2025-12-13 09:00 - 14:00
Join us for NWTA’s first stewardship event at Newell Creek!

register here

Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork.

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By training people to build sustainable trails, and by training people to lead crews of trail builders, we are raising the level of our own stewardship, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What to wear:

– Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

– Gloves

What to bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch

START time is 9am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

* COMMITMENT* We understand life happens, if you are unable to attend, please let us know AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. This allows other people the opportunity to attend.

Please email nancys@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

TSI Advanced Trail School: Rock Work & Armoring - 1/10
2026-01-10 09:00 - 15:00
Join NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) for a day of learning the fine art of rock work and armoring trails.

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Join NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) for the first Advanced Trail School of the season! Participants will be gaining skills in rock work and armoring.

Trail Sisters x TSI Training Series at Stub Stewart - 1/11
2026-01-11 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for the third and final installment of the NW Trail Sisters’ Trail Building Training Series back at Stub Stewart!

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Sponsored by River City Bicycles

Join us at Stub Stewart along with our friends and generous sponsor River City Bicyles for the third and final installment of the NW Trail Sisters Training Series where we will be continuing what we started in the skills zone.

This outdoor education series is made possible through a generous grant from Travel Oregon.

What are we doing?: The day will involve hands-on practice building drops, jumps, and berms. (Subject to change slightly depending on conditions.)

What is this “training series?”: The series is a set of dig days dedicated to building skills and confidence. We have three dig days scheduled at multiple locations where Trail Sisters crew leads alongside Local Stewardship Teams will cover the technical aspects of trail building and sustainable maintenance in a fun and supportive environment.

We welcome all women and non-binary folks interested in trail building to join us! No prior digging experience is necessary.

Waiver: Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

What to bring:

Warm clothing and extra layers.

Rain jacket (and rain pants if you have them and the weather calls for it): It’s January in the PNW, odds are high it’ll rain, but that doesn’t stop us from digging!

Gloves (waterproof are best): It wouldn’t hurt to bring an extra pair, too. Cold hands suck! We have extras if needed.

Sturdy shoes

Helmet or hard hat (required)

Eye protection

Water

Snacks and lunch

Bike and bike gear for post-dig rips

Appetite for food provided by our dear friends at River City Bicycles!

Any necessary tools will be provided. You are not required to bring any of your own.

More specific details about the event will be emailed to those who signed up closer to the date.

These events are very popular and sell out quickly. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please cancel your registration with AT LEAST 24 hours notice so others on the waitlist have an opportunity to come. If you are reading this and the event is sold out, join the waitlist! A few folks will likely cancel the day before.

Join NWTA and become one of nearly 6,000 mountain bikers stewarding trails together in NW Oregon and SW Washington. If the cost of membership creates a financial hardship, please reach out to us, we can help with that barrier.

Questions? Send them over to Carrie at carriej@nw-trail.org

TSI Advanced Trail School: Trail Building Start to Finish - 3/8
2026-03-08 09:00 - 15:00
Join NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) for an Advanced Trail School that covers the soup to nuts of trail building!

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Are you curious about how to build a trail from start to finish? Join NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) for an Advanced Trail School that will take volunteers through the process of determining where to place a trail, all the way through to finished single track.

What are we doing?: The day will involve sustainable trail placement, flagging, considering sightlines, corridor clearing, establishing tread, determining drainage considerations, re-naturalizing disturbed surroundings and finishing work.

What to bring:

Warm clothing and extra layers.

Rain jacket (and rain pants if you have them and the weather calls for it): It’s February in the PNW, odds are high it will rain, but that doesn’t stop us from digging!

Gloves (waterproof are best): It wouldn’t hurt to bring an extra pair, too.

Sturdy shoes

Helmet or hard hat (required)

Eye protection

Water

Snacks and lunch

Any necessary tools will be provided. You are not required to bring any of your own.

Questions? Shoot them to Nancy Stone at nancys@nw-trail.org

TSI Advanced Trail School: Shaping & Maintaining Jumps - 4/5
2026-04-05 09:00 - 14:00
Join TSI at Gateway Green for an Advanced Trail School where we will be learning how to shape and maintain jumps.

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Join NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) for Advanced Trail School: Shaping & Maintaining Jumps, where we will be learning all about maintaining jump lines with hand tools!.

What are we doing?: The day will involve learning the in’s and outs of maintaining dirt jump lines, including hands-on practice. Learn from our very own Mark Rainha, professional trail builder and lead steward at Gateway Green.

What to bring:

Warm clothing and extra layers.

Rain jacket (and rain pants if you have them and the weather calls for it): It’s April in the PNW, odds are high it’ll rain, but that doesn’t stop us from digging!

Gloves (waterproof are best): It wouldn’t hurt to bring an extra pair, too.

Sturdy shoes

Helmet or hard hat (required)

Eye protection

Water

Snacks and lunch

Bike and bike gear for post-dig rips

Any necessary tools will be provided. You are not required to bring any of your own.

We will be meeting at the top of the progressive jump line.

Questions? Shoot them to Nancy Stone at nancys@nw-trail.org
