Blog
18 | Dec | '23
Jarrett Ziemer
With a capital M. Heck, capitalize them all. This trail builder is a MAINTENANCE hound. While you're home eating chowder, Paul is out on the hill brushing corridors. While most of us plan to dance the night away at a New Year's Eve party, Paul will be out in the woods at midnight. Armed with a headlamp, a waste lamp, a lamp for each of his dogs, a cup of hot coffee, a light tine rake, and a spade, he'll be cleaning drains so the trails are crispy for your New Year's ride.
14 | Dec | '23
Jarrett Ziemer
Not like trading Pokémon cards in eighth grade or (trade)marking the new trick you just invited, R-Willy.
04 | Dec | '23
Jarrett Ziemer
Deep connection. That's Jeremy's MO. Meet the guy once and see what I mean.
28 | Nov | '23
Jarrett Ziemer
And not like outer space. Not like spaceX. Not even like Space Jam (not even the good one from 1996). Heather DeChoudens plus dirt equals holding space, for everyone.
01 | Aug | '23
Liz Lunderman
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.
20 | Jun | '23
Liz Lunderman
The 2023 Dirty Dozen
Summer is here and that means more time to travel and explore the great riding all over our state! To celebrate, Evergreen chapters across the state have put together their list of Washington trails that should be on your short list for this year's ride season.
01 | May | '23
Liz Lunderman
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.
16 | Feb | '23
Liz Lunderman
If you have been riding on Tiger or Raging River, you might have run into Evergreen Trail Builder, Alex Showerman. New to the Evergreen community, Alex shares with us her experience as a trail builder, mountain biker, and advocate in ten questions.
25 | Jan | '23
Liz Lunderman
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.