Hello Trail Users, Fall riding season is around the corner and HRATS is getting ready for the many things coming our way. I thought I would give everyone an early heads up on HRATS’ coming plans and needs. Family Man Closure This… Read More ›
Advocacy
Underexposed EP 21: Port Gamble, WA
Washington is not a state lacking in amazing places to ride your bike. It’s full of renown, from Bellingham to Seattle and Leavenworth to Spokane, there are a number of high profile communities filled with high profile athletes throughout the… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Families at Family Man, Shuttle Day thanks
Families at Family Man starts May 26Families at Family Man is back! The fun starts at the Family Man Staging Area in Post Canyon this Thursday, May 26, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for free cheese pizza, raffle prizes, kids’ shirts (adult… Read More ›
HRATS Spring 2021 Newsletter
Hello there, two-wheeled compadre, happy Spring! Out here in the Columbia River Gorge, we’re still seeing frosty mornings, but earlier and earlier in the day it’s disappearing into the ever-greener corners of our trails, yards, and gardens. The telltale signs… Read More ›
Emblem Cascadia – Lush Connections
The visceral memory of a ride years ago brings PEARL iZUMi athlete Brice Shirbach back to the Pacific Northwest for another full-sensory riding experience. ____________ I’ll never forget my first time in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. It was a… Read More ›
Pearl Izumi presents: Underexposed EP 11 – Mt. Hood Village, OR
Extending northward from Lassen Peak in Northern California to Mount Lytton, about 100 miles north of the Canadian border in British Columbia. The Cascades might be my favorite range of mountains in all of North America. It’s a chain dominated… Read More ›
Learn more about Oregon’s new stop as yield law
The law may be new but we all need to look out for each other. All info from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
HRATS Update for Hood River County – June 3rd, 2020
HRATS Supporters, It has been a wild 2020 so far, and we have been trying to keep up with all of the changes and regulations and want to share changes to Hood River Area Trails. As of June 2nd, 2020… Read More ›
HRATS: May 8th Hood River County Trail Update
HRATS Supporters – Even though Washington and Oregon have started to open up some state parks, State Parks in the Gorge remain closed on both the Washington and Oregon Side. HRATS has been working with Hood River County, and it… Read More ›
Post Canyon remains closed to the public at large
HRATS Supporters – Thank you for your support during these extremely trying times! We know there have been many rumors, news articles, and discussion about Hood River County land access including Post Canyon. HRATS is making progress on getting lands… Read More ›
Live Q&A with Evergreen’s Yvonne Kraus – April 23, 2020
Yvonne Kraus joined the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance as Executive Director in October 2015, bringing sixteen years of experience as a Program Director and Regional Manager in the green building and energy efficiency industry with a strong focus on facilitation,… Read More ›
Hood River County Trail Update 4/15
HRATS Supporters, The last update we sent out included the closure of all Hood River County Forest Land for recreational use. This closure remains in effect and includes closures for parking, riding, hiking, hunting and all other recreational use on… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS): Closures Need To Be Respected
Hello Everyone, Here is an update on trail access in the Hood River area. • There are no trails in the Gorge that you can drive to and ride. No exceptions! • Any Trail Riding requires riding there from your… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) 2020 Spring Good-News-Letter
Hello Trail Users, Spring is here and it seems fitting that HRATS tells you all the good news. Good news: The Fall 2019 Fundraising events were a huge success. Thanks to all that helped out and participated. The events have… Read More ›
Trail Days // Giving Back with the Free Radicals
When they aren’t on the open road, The Free Radicals can be found in the woods riding and digging, all while spreading their love for trails at their favorite riding destinations. In the fall of 2019, after teaming up with… Read More ›
HRATS 2019 End of Season News Letter
Hello Everyone, The weather has turned and our amazing fall riding is disappearing. So it is time for a year-end wrap-up. HRC Recreation Trail Manager Job Posting. The failure of the Hood River County tax measures in May put a… Read More ›
Bicycling For Life: Mark Martin at TEDxLSU
Cycling enthusiast Mark Martin argues for enhanced understanding of the multiple ways bicycling can generate positive change in our world. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to… Read More ›
Yoga For Cyclists – Yoga With Adriene
Yoga for Cyclists is designed for cyclists but is a great full body practice for everyone. A well rounded practice that will leave you feeling present, stretched out and open. Relieve stress and tension in the neck, open the shoulders,… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) – Fall Events
Hello Everyone, HRATS is planning a big fall. Our fabulous fundraising group is presenting our “Protect Post Canyon” campaign (ProtectPost.org). Our goal is a sustainable trail system that meets the needs of the users. Please join us at our fundraising… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) – September News Letter
Hello Everyone, Summer is coming to an end and it is time to update all of you on what is happening with HRATS and local trails. Family Man Closure: Hood River County closed the road to the Family Man Staging… Read More ›
2019 Tillamook Trails Day Video
2019 Tillamook Trails Day Video Presented By: Tillamook County Wellness Tillamook County Health Matters
Hood River Trails and the Failed Tax Measures
Hello Everyone, I am writing to you to let you know how the two failed Hood River County Tax Measures will affect local trails. Hood River County is in the process of winding down their trail program on Hood River… Read More ›
Whiskey Run
Through overwhelming community support, local political advocacy and the cooperation of a once-reluctant land manager, the Whiskey Run Trail system went in with record speed. Already, over ten miles of singletrack dodge back and forth under a shaded canopy of… Read More ›
The Future of Hood River County Trails
Hello HRATS Supporter! As a person who presumably uses and enjoys trails in Hood River County (HRC), there are impacts to the trail system within HRC based on the outcome of the county ballot tax measures 14-65 & 14-66 that… Read More ›
2019 HRATS Spring Newsletter
Hello Everyone, Riding season is here and the trails need a some work. HRATS will host the following work parties this Spring: • Saturday April 13th, meet at Whoopdee parking lot. 930am. • Sunday April 28th, meet at Family Man… Read More ›
OBRA State XC Champs at Left Coast Cellars
April 20th, 2019 Presented by Mudslinger Events and OBRA. 4225 N Pacific Hwy W, Rickreall, OR 97371 Google Maps This location at Left Coast Cellars is both unique and harkens back to the late ’80s and early 90’s when we… Read More ›
Shifting Perceptions: The Time Is Now
The Sea to Sky corridor is arguably the best place to ride and is producing more and more athletes through youth initiatives. What it takes to go from amateur to pro. TELUS STORYHIVE supports compelling, original stories told by filmmakers… Read More ›
Shifting Perceptions: See It To Believe it
What makes women think “if she can do it, I can do it”. Who are the current riders on tour, influencing the new generation, and what it takes to stay at the top. TELUS STORYHIVE supports compelling, original stories told… Read More ›
2019 Trek Dirt Series – Pacific NW Dates
This year we’re offering camps in BC, Alberta, Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Wisconsin. We’re returning to all of our 2018 locations and have added three more to the list too. Twenty-one camps are women’s specific,… Read More ›
HRATS 2018 Season Summary
Winter is here and I thought I would send one last HRATS update about our big year finishing two massive projects. Eldorado The new Upper Eldorado trail is built and will be open in the Spring after winter sets the… Read More ›
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