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Exciting news folks, Raging River Phase 3 has been approved, permitted and funded! This would not have been possible without your support, membership and donations. Funding secured by Washington DNR, through the WA State Recreation & Conservation Office (RCO) and state capital funding will also contribute.

North Bend sits just 30 miles from Seattle and has some of the best riding in the state, rising above it on the ridges visible only a couple miles southwest of town. This “mountain town” has great access to many things, but unfortunately, the best way to get to any good riding still requires a drive… until now.

When a storm rolls through and reports for downed trees start popping up on social media, in emails, and in parking lot chatter, Evergreen sends the Bat-Signal to our dedicated Evergreen Volunteer Sawyer crew to come in and clear the way. The chainsaw is a loud, hungry beast, and there is a serious risk involved with its use. Locating, assessing, and dispatching the blowdowns can take grueling hours of walking in the woods carrying saws, fuel, and gear. And usually not in the most favorable weather conditions. Properly deemed ‘Riders of the Storm,’ Evergreen sawyers are a unique and dedicated brigade; geared up with heavy equipment and hours of training to keep the trails we all ride cleared, smooth, and safe. 

Evergreen is #RiderPowered. And every year that means hundreds of volunteers are out in the woods helping build and maintain trails across Washington State, spending time in meetings and advocating for great trails, and teaching riders new skills. The dedication of these folks are the foundation of our organization, the stewards of our extensive trail systems, and the glue that bonds our community together.