NW Trail Sisters

Trail Sister’s Trail School Recap from 01/22

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

TSI Trail School for Trail Sisters @ Klootchy Creek on 01/22

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

TSI Hits the Road

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

NWTA Instructor Interview – Nell Stamper

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

Trail Sisters Gear Swap and Ride Recap

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

Weekly Roundup

Happy June!! June is the best month in Portland. Why? Pedalpalooza, that’s why!  It’s a month-long festival of bikes. So, check out the Pedalpalooza calendar and get out there (hint: there’s even a naked MTB ride on there, just sayin)!  Here’s a sampling of our fave Pedalpalooza and other rides and events coming up to … Read More

Gladys Goes Bikepacking!

Join the NW Trail Sisters and Gladys Bikes on a bikepacking adventure in the Gorge sponsored by Liv Bikes! More details and registration here.

Women’s Cornering Clinic – Beginner Level

Join NW Trail Alliance’s Trail Sisters & Proper Cycle Werks & Skate for a beginner friendly cornering clinic & ride at Growlers Gulch in Castle Rock, WA. Dial in your trail skills with us! There’s just no way around it- if you mountain bike, you corner. Learn helpful tips & tricks to best use your … Read More