Blog
16 | Dec | '24
Eddie Espinosa
This week, as we continue our end-of-year fundraiser Fund the Adventure, we want to share an inspiring story from one of our Evergreen Members, Mary.
10 | Dec | '24
Kristen McCune
Three years ago, mountain biking for adaptive riders was not easily accessible on Washington’s mountain bike trails.
09 | Dec | '24
Kristen McCune
As 2024 comes to a close and we call on riders around the state to donate to our end-of-year fundraiser, Fund the Adventure, we're excited to share all that we accomplished in our Education Program throughout 2024.
The Evergreen Education Program celebrated another remarkable year in 2024, with exciting growth in the instructor community and adaptive mountain biking (aMTB) programs. Youth participation remained strong, volunteers stepped up in incredible ways, and new innovations—like on-trail classes and expanded inclusivity training—helped create even more welcoming, engaging, and high-quality experiences for riders across Washington.
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05 | Dec | '24
Vivika Stamolis
The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) act is poised to significantly improve outdoor recreation access and policy across the United States—but it needs your support to cross the finish line.
This bipartisan bill is one of the most comprehensive outdoor recreation packages proposed in decades. From creating adaptive trails and expanding long-distance biking opportunities to enhancing access for veterans, kids, and underserved communities, the EXPLORE Act ensures that everyone can enjoy the outdoors.
02 | Dec | '24
Vivika Stamolis
The Evergreen team has been hard at work in 2024, expanding ride options and trail networks across the state. Thanks to the dedication of our trail builders and volunteers, we have opened a diverse range of new trails this year, including 2 new full trail systems (The Trek at Tehaleh in Bonney Lake, and Tennant Trailhead Park in North Bend) —from beginner-friendly flow trails to more rugged, technical descents. These new trails reflect not only the skill and commitment of the Evergreen team but also the variety of riding experiences we aim to provide for all types of riders. We are excited to share the results of this work and invite you to explore these new additions! Read on for our top 15 out of 40+ new trails highlighted in this blog post.
26 | Nov | '24
Jesse Cunningham
In Washington State we are fortunate to have access to a wide diversity of public lands for recreation. Public lands comprise about 44% of the total land area in Washington, with over 9 million acres managed by the USFS – a staggering 22% of all land in the state! Some of our beloved trail systems in Eastern Washington including #2 Canyon (Wenatchee), Ski Hill (Leavenworth), and Chickadee (Methow) have been developed on USFS-managed lands, in addition to hundreds of miles of backcountry multi-use trails throughout the state that are open to mountain biking.
25 | Nov | '24
Vivika Stamolis
This is a friendly reminder to record your time volunteering on the trails! If you've been helping clean up the trails (either as part of our work party or individually), please log your hours so we can track the work being done!
22 | Nov | '24
Vivika Stamolis
The BIPOC + Allies Trail School, a new collaboration between Warpaint and Evergreen MTB, brought together an enthusiastic group for a day of learning, connection, and hands-on trail work. Held on November 17th in North Bend, the event welcomed both beginners and those looking to refine their trail maintenance skills. Evergreen Cascades To Sound Chapter Ambassador Miranda Smith led this initiative to empower more people of color to come together over our shared love for the trails.
22 | Nov | '24
David Fleischhauer
Duthie Hill is currently closed due to significant storm damage, including numerous downed trees, hazardous hanging trees, and debris throughout the area.