Blog
06 | Oct | '26
Jesse Cunningham
As mountain bikers, we cherish the escape of a long, rugged day in the backcountry. We seek out the high-alpine ridges, the deep forests, and the challenging singletrack that can only be found far from civilization. In Washington State, many of our most iconic backcountry trails are protected because of a single, powerful conservation tool: the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
05 | Oct | '26
Vivika Stamolis
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Duthie Hill on Saturday for Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day 2026. We love seeing so many stoked kids (and parents) on bikes.
05 | Oct | '26
Vivika Stamolis
As we approach the Grand Opening of the Raging River final two descent trails, we want to send a huge thank you to all the incredible volunteers who helped us build the new trails of Raging River Phase 3 over the last few years! Your time, energy, and hard work made this whole project possible, and we couldn't have done it without you.
02 | Oct | '26
Vivika Stamolis
Words by Cowlitz-Naches Chapter Council Member Chris O'Brine
After a brilliant whirlwind of a weekend Sept 11-13, we wrapped up our 2026 Naches Fest and it was one for the record books! After taking two years off, our local Cowlitz-Naches Evergreen Chapter, brought the event back to a new location. Historically held up HWY 410 in the Little Naches recreation area, the decision was made to relocate to the Wildcat recreation area on Hwy 12 to showcase the 250+ hours of work put into the Russell Ridge trail system over the summer by nearly 20 volunteer trail gnomes.
23 | Sep | '26
Vivika Stamolis
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will celebrate the completion of the final phase of the Raging River trail system with a free, public grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event marks the opening of two new descent trails and the completion of the final phase of construction of the Raging River mountain bike trail network that has been over a decade in the making since DNR acquired the land in 2009.
17 | Sep | '26
Vivika Stamolis
Get the inside scoop on trail ‘C’ (official name TBA - stay tuned!), one of the last trails we are constructing at Raging River as part of this multi-phase, decade-long project. This isn’t your average straight-line trail; it’s a masterclass in sustainable engineering, from precision water management to creative culvert design.
Read on for trail notes from our pro builders: Michael Fischer, Trail Crew Lead; Scott Miller, Trail Builder II, and others.
15 | Sep | '26
Alexandra Toombs
One Evergreen member is going to Red Bull Rampage, and taking somebody with them. The prize is two General Admission Hike + Bike tickets to Rampage in Virgin, Utah, October 8 through 10. Good for both events: the women's on Thursday the 8th and the men's on Saturday the 10th. Entries close Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 PM PT.
09 | Sep | '26
Vivika Stamolis
What is the process to making a trail vision a reality? Chris Clark, our Trails Program Manager (Western WA) is here to break it down:
Bringing a new trail to life is a marathon, not a sprint. While grassroots enthusiasm is the essential spark, transforming a raw idea into a sanctioned, rideable trail requires significant patience and sustained engagement with both the local community and land managers. Successful projects shift the dynamic from asking "can you build this for us?" to presenting a well-organized, self-starting coalition. For neighborhoods ready to put in the collaborative work, this is the roadmap from initial concept to breaking ground:
03 | Sep | '26
Alexandra Toombs
Behind every great trail is a builder who dedicated time, training, and expertise.