By Ted Dodd A heartfelt thank you to the 40+ volunteers who joined us on Saturday, November 16 for an incredible day building the CLIMB (Cascade Locks International Mountain Bike) Trail! With perfect weather and unstoppable energy, we made big strides in trail construction and maintenance. We also hosted a Trail School, teaching new volunteers … Read More
Join us for another LapQuest social race and ride in Cascade Locks. Registration will open in Spring 2025.
Join us for a fun-filled day with Veterans and supporters as we honor those who have served. This is a group MTB ride and BBQ social. This is a no-drop, social group ride where all skill and fitness levels are welcome! Depending on group size, we’ll break into smaller groups, with intermediate/advanced riders having the option for … Read More
Preparing the EasyCLIMB trail for LapQuest event. Join us for a some trail maintenance in preparation for the LapQuest event and a season of riding! This in-person event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who want to give back to the trails we love. The objective is to cut back the vegitation before it gets out … Read More
A group ride with an endurance challenge. The challenge is to do as many laps as you can within 2 hours. LapQuest is a grassroots social ride event with an endurance challenge! A fun-filled day of mountain biking, community camaraderie, and delicious Mexican food provided by Qdoba. Do a couple fun laps at a casual … Read More
By Elaine Bothe and Ryland Shipley Friends were made and fun was had at the NWTA Kids’ Ride at Cascade Locks easyCLIMB Trail System on a warm Sunday afternoon in July! We had five kids join us for a lap of beautiful views out across the Columbia River, endless and fun corners, a lovely snack … Read More
Contributed by Carey Booth I enjoyed the free NWTA class at Easy Climb Trail in Cascade Locks on Sunday, July 16, 2023, with Elaine Bothe. We had bike safety checks and went over the safety ABCs for air, brakes, chain, and crank, etc. My bike is an early 90s Giant brand with no suspension, which … Read More
Join us for a guided ride on some of the best trails around! These rides will start out with reviewing the most basic skills and will offer light instruction as needed for particular features. We will split the group into Green Geckos (beginners) and Leapin’ Lizards (intermediates) and split into smaller groups as staffing allows. … Read More
Join us for a guided ride on some of the best trails around! These rides will start out with reviewing the most basic skills and will offer light instruction as needed for particular features. We will have a single group and split the group into smaller groups as staffing allows. We will ride to the … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) travels 6-7 months out of the year, holding Trail Schools at different trail systems within 60 miles of the Portland area. Each location boasts different ecosystems, soil types, forests, and land management restrictions/guidelines. So although the Trail School curriculum is consistent, oftentimes, … Read More