Blog
12 | Feb | '16
Bryan Rivard
Imagine even easier access to all the Washington ride information and news that you crave—all through a seamless mobile platform. We’re working on it, but first we need to know what you in the community need most.
Geo-location for nearby rides? Ride report posting straight from your phone? Trail guide filter features? Or maybe a blog newsfeed to breeze through while you wait for your riding partners at the top of the trail.
11 | Feb | '16
Bryan Rivard
The Evergreen education season is quickly approaching, and you can register now on our website!
We’ve gotten your calls (so many calls!) about Dirt Camps and classes, and we’re excited to offer the even more this year with newly expanded sessions—but register today because these camps and clinics sell out every year.
10 | Feb | '16
Bryan Rivard
We love Winter Stoke (and we hope you do too)! It’s not just a great time to get together, watch some videos, and raise some money for next years projects—it’s a time for us (the staff and board) to hang out a bit, grab a beer with members, and enjoy the casual atmosphere at Gerks.
But don’t let that laid-back feel fool you—there’s a ton of work that goes into making this event possible. The Gerk’s crew spent plenty of time graciously clearing the floor for us, volunteers show up hours before the event to help organize tables, staff scrambles to organize prize packs, and then finally our members show up—and this year they came out in a big way.
08 | Feb | '16
Bryan Rivard
Following our incredibly successful lobby day in support of the Washington Wildlife Recreation Coalition on January 28th, we returned to Olympia this month to represent mountain biking attend the Outdoor Alliance Big Tent Recreation Rally. Along with a diverse group of outdoor recreation organizations, we rallied to showcase the importance of the now $20 Billion Outdoor recreation economy in our State.
07 | Feb | '16
Bryan Rivard
Every year mountain bikers flood to Gerk’s in Issaquah for the Annual Evergreen Winter Stoke. Fueled by a burning desire for camaraderie, beer, and epic mountain biking artistry, they flood through the doors and eagerly await the Dirt Junkie Photo and Video Contest—because they know that fame, fortune, and community worship await the winners (or a beer and a pat on the back).
04 | Feb | '16
Bryan Rivard
Flowing through the open green forest and chock-full of progressive features designed for all levels of riding, this month’s Trail Highlight is located on land owned by Pope Resources, a community-focused entity that works closely with Evergreen West Sound. Learn more about riding “Derailed” in this month’s Trail Highlight!
After the original trail was accidentally destroyed in a forest thinning process, Derailed rose from the metaphorical ashes as a brand new flow trail designed and built by Greg Priest, with support from members of Evergreen West Sound.
01 | Feb | '16
Bryan Rivard
A huge THANK YOU is in order for those who attended the WWRC/Evergreen lobby day in Olympia last Thursday.
We can't express enough appreciation for your enthusiasm, your generous donation of time, and for making the drive to the Capitol for Evergreen. While this isn’t a budget session and we aren’t holding our own Legislative Day again until 2017, our continued presence in Olympia illustrates the growing demand for mountain biking recreation in Washington. Thank you for furthering that message!
13 | Jan | '16
Bryan Rivard
Are you passionate about learning and teaching? Looking for a way to get more involved in the mountain biking community? Or do you have the technical skills and want to share the fun of mountain biking with others?
Then join Evergreen’s Volunteer Instructor Team and help expand our sport by helping others progress their mountain biking skills! And becoming an Evergreen Instructor is a great way to improve your own technical and teaching skills, as well as connect with a great community of mountain bikers.
12 | Jan | '16
Bryan Rivard
The mountain biking off-season is a myth perpetuated by Big Netflix!
Join Evergreen for an evening of prizes, beverages from Two Beers Brewing and Seattle Cider Co, brats, the annual Dirt Junkie Photo and Video Contest, and a silent auction full of rad gear—all at Gerk’s Ski and Cycle in Issaquah.
Enter to win prizes like a bike from Sync’r Pro hardtail from Diamondback, camping gear from REI, or packs from Platypus Hydration—all while raising money for a worthy cause!