SHIFT

2024 SHIFT was immensely successful – and adventurous!

Written by Camilla Chalmers  Exploring the grand beauty of Mt. St. Helens is a highlight for many mountain bikers, but on the weekend of August 16-17, 45 dedicated volunteers from the NWTA came together to give back to these beloved trails. This trail work and camping event referred to as SHIFT (St Helens International Festival of … Read More

St. Helens International Festival of Trails 2023

Over 50 dedicated volunteers joined Northwest Trail Alliance for the St. Helens International Festival of Trails (SHIFT) August 18-20. This annual NWTA tradition brings together volunteers of all ages for trail work on trail systems in the Mt. St. Helens District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest.   Saturday’s work party required a quick change in plans, … Read More

SHIFT Work Party Provides Huge Boost

Written by Jim LeMonds Every hiker and mountain biker who utilizes trails on the south, east, and west sides of Mount St. Helens will benefit from a remarkable effort by Northwest Trail Alliance volunteer trail crews on August 20.  In partnership with the US Forest Service – Gifford Pinchot NWTA hosted a weekend campout at … Read More

St. Helens International Festival of Trails (AKA … SHIFT) – 8/19

SHIFT is BACK! Weekend campout around a work party on Saturday, August 20th. The deadline to register is Wednesday, August 17. About this event Workparty Date: Saturday, August 20th, 2022 / 9 am-3 pm Campout Dates: Friday, August 19th – Sunday, August 21st. Meet at Marble Mountain Sno Park (NF-83, Cougar WA 98616) Camping:  Upper … Read More

SHIFT Work Party Campout

We’re doing it again! The St. Helens International Festival of Trails (SHIFT) is a 3-day MTB fest to celebrate the St. Helens trails.  Come out for group rides, trail parties, BBQ and camping.  More details and registration here.