Blog
09 | Oct | '25
Evan Stone
This year hundreds of families came together at Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park to celebrate Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. With many local organizations and vendors present there was no shortage of games, activities and prizes to be enjoyed by kids and families alike. Bigfoot BMX once again hosted the "Squatch Fest" dual slalom races on the newly rebuilt Deuces Wild trail and their were racers of all ages enjoying the fun. Altogether we had more than 150 kids of all ages participating in various activities throughout the day. This year's raffle was the biggest we have ever done at Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day with 10 youth Marin mountain bikes being raffled off, 8 youth helmets and plenty of free gear to go around. A huge thank you to all of our participating organizations, vendors and volunteers for helping to make Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day one of our favorite days of the year.
12 | Sep | '25
Jesse Cunningham
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to rescind the Roadless Rule that currently protects over 45 million acres of national forests and grasslands from development, including nearly 2 million acres of U.S. Forest Service managed land in Washington State. Rolling back protections threatens the recreation and conservation values these lands were intended to protect by opening them to future road development, timber harvests, and mining.
10 | Sep | '25
Vivika Stamolis
Words and Photos by Erich Zimmerman, Trail Builder II
03 | Sep | '25
Vivika Stamolis
Looking for a fun outdoor activity for the kids this fall?
How about an adventurous way to introduce your child to mountain biking, or help them connect with new friends in the MTB community?
Mark your calendars: Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day is back on Saturday, October 4, 2025!
01 | Sep | '25
Alexandra Toombs
And this September, during our 2025 Membership Drive (Sept 3–30), we’re encouraging riders like you to join or renew your membership. Because your membership isn’t just a sticker — it’s a movement. Join now.
20 | Aug | '25
Kristen McCune
Behind every Evergreen class and camp is a passionate instructor ready to share their love of riding. Across Washington, over 100 certified instructors teach year-round, helping riders of all ages progress on the bike while keeping the focus on fun and trails. Each month, we highlight one of these dedicated volunteers. We sat down with this month’s spotlight, Taj Patel from the West Sound, to get the scoop!
07 | Aug | '25
Michael McLane
Located in the North Central Region of Washington State on State Route 20 (around milepost 300 for those curious), overlooking the Sanpoil River and nestled between the Okanogan Highlands to the West and the Kettle River Range to the East, sits the historical town of Republic.
30 | Jul | '25
Vivika Stamolis
It’s been a busy year so far in the TCF as we have been completing the last of the Phase 1 tasks and starting work on Phase 2 tasks.
28 | Jul | '25
Michael McLane
Another Kettle Fest has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of memories and camaraderie at the Jungle Hill Campground. This year marked around 20 years of celebration in the Kettle Crest, a tradition that began during the days of the Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club (BBTC).