Greatly Dividing: 3 Portland-based women share their experience on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Summer 2021. About this event Join us for a presentation of Greatly Dividing: 3 women’s ride from Canada to Mexico on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in the summer of 2021. NWTA sponsor, Hopworks Urban Brewing (on Powell) will … Read More
Trail Sisters! Improve your cornering skills in a fun, supportive environment. About this event When it comes to mountain biking, cornering is a fundamental skill that is key to making progress in our riding ability. Join NWTA Certified Instructors Allie and Nancy for an evening of skill-building, riding, and FUN. This NW Trail Sister’s event … Read More
A mountain bike skills clinic for beginner Northwest Trail Sisters. About this event In partnership with Elaine B. Bikes, NW Trail Sisters offers a Beginner Mountain Bike Skills Clinic for those who identify as women, trans, femme on Saturday, May 14th, from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Sandy Ridge. Class size is limited, and … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) The NW Trail Sisters hosted a free Gear Swap on Thursday (3/31) evening at Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB). This proved a successful endeavor of getting no longer used gear out of the back of closets and into the hands of Trail Sisters, who could put it to … Read More
Gear up for the upcoming riding season at our Trail Sister’s Gear Swap at NWTA’s beloved platinum sponsor, Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB). About this event Got Gear?? Those gloves that don’t quite fit, a jersey that’s not your color, those pedals that didn’t quite work out. NW Trail Sisters (women/trans/ femme) are hosting a FREE … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) NWTA’s first Trail School for Trail Sisters took place this Saturday at Klootchy Creek. Not only were we greeted with the bright, sunny faces of 10 Trail Sisters but the actual sun itself. A rare January treat, indeed! In a sport where women/trans/femme find themselves as a … Read More
The Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Klootchy Creek specifically for Trail Sisters (women/trans/femme). REGISTER HERE About this event Trail Sisters! Join us for Trail School out on our coastal trails at Klootchy Creek on January 22nd. The event is for the Women/Trans/Femme community to build confidence in, and understanding of, trail … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) is NWTA’s educational branch of the organization that was established in the Summer of 2019. Within TSI is our beloved Trail School. Here, we offer folks who may be new(er) to trail maintenance an opportunity to get their hands dirty while learning … Read More
Name: Nell StamperPreferred Pronouns: She/her/hers How long have you been a part of NWTA? I have been volunteering with NWTA since 2017, doing trail work and helping at events. I joined the NWTA Board of Directors in 2020, as a liaison with the North Coast chapter. What made you interested in becoming an instructor? I … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone ([email protected]) Who knew that having a gear swap and two guided rides would be so much fun? The Trail Sisters did! So many of us have extra gear that we have accumulated over time that is just sitting in our closets, collecting dust, and taking up space. At the same time, … Read More