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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!
07 | Jan | '16
Bryan Rivard
Do you have what it takes? Blood, sweat, and epic camera angles? Or maybe just a great sense of humor? Whatever you’re style, we want it for the 2016 Annual Winter Stoke contest on February 6, 2016 @ Gerks!
06 | Jan | '16
Bryan Rivard
Evergreen is Hiring!
Are you as passionate about building trail as you are about riding it? Are you a master planner? Or someone who just knows Washington is on its way to being one of the best places to ride in the country?
05 | Jan | '16
Bryan Rivard
Starting out the New Year with a local favorite, this month’s trail highlight—a 373-acre site located just southeast of downtown Tacoma—is Swan Creek!
02 | Jan | '16
Bryan Rivard
Saying Goodbye to a Trail Maintenance Master,
Community Builder, and Best Friend
It is with great regret that we acknowledge the loss of one of our founding members, former Board officer, and close friend Len Francies, who passed away on New Year's Day, while riding Grand Ridge with his close friend, Art Tuftee.
After a life of enthusiasm and boundless energy for riding, trail building, and serving others, Len’s heart came to rest on one of his favorite trails.