Blog
22 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
Just a reminder that our education program will start back up in April! Thanks to the amazing work of our web guru we are working to add greater functionality to our website for people interested in signing up for an Evergreen class.
For those of you chomping at the bit to figure out your future plans and sign up, we are aiming to make registration for classes available by the middle of next month! So thank you for your continued interest and we look forward to seeing you out for some skill building in 2015!
20 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
Race organizers to host ‘Sturdy Dirty Enduro’ at Tiger Mountain trails in Issaquah
Sturdy B Racing, a Seattle-based mountain bike team dedicated to promoting women in mountain biking through racing, organized rides and trail building, today announced the date and location for 2015’s second annual Sturdy Dirty Enduro, Washington State’s only women-specific mountain bike enduro race.
The result of a partnership with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and its program The Cascadia Dirt Cup, the event will be held at a new venue, Tiger Mountain in Issaquah, Washington on June 13, 2015. The popular trail system near Seattle has only in the last few years opened up to hosting limited race events.
20 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
Tiger Mountain has seen an explosion in sustainable trails over the last few years thanks to Evergreen and DNR—from 7 miles in 2012 to over 14 miles today! And after DNR just recently completed Off-the-Grid you would think we’d be slowing down—but that’s not the case. There are currently two new trails being built on Tiger Mountain!
15 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
The Winter Stoke Party is just three weeks away and we're busy getting all the details squared away and the Photo and Video submissions in! That includes keeping you up to date on everything to look forward to with this excellent event so you don't miss out...
Photo and video contest digital submissions are due Wednesday January 28th. Get all the contest details here
Party tickets are on sale starting this Friday at 12 noon! This event sold out last year so set an alarm for tomorrow!
The silent auction is filling up with amazing goodies for you to bid on including... a coffee tasting with the founder of Zoka Coffee, Platypus Hydration Packs, Stevens Pass lift tickets, sweet helmets from Kali, and a whole lot more! Start budgeting now!!
Our limited-edition 25th anniversary tech-t's will be on sale at the party in both long and short sleeve versions (while supplies last!).
The FIRST chance to get your Cascadia Dirt Cup Series Passes!
13 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
This month's BIG work party is sponsored by our supporters over at evo! We'll be out in force Saturday breaking and shaping trail to make sure this next epic ride is ready for summer!
After the work come enjoy some BBQ and raffle give-aways from the evo crew and some delicious cider and beer from Two Beers Brewing Co. and Seattle Cider Company!
12 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
A lot of things can happen on a ride at Colonnade; epic jumps, transcendent flow, or in some cases, skinning an elbow on a wall ride and bumping into Evergreen Project Manager Mike Westra on his backhoe.
That’s what happened to Peter Sherrill—a visiting California resident at the time—in 2008. A rider for 25 years in the San Francisco Bay area—mostly Ft. Ord—Peter had found his way into advocacy work when he formed the Monterey Off Road Cycling Association (still in operation today) and began taking care of local trails and running the Sea Otter Classic.
He and his wife had been talking about a move up north and Peter needed two things: to be near the water, and to have access to some great riding. And the Seattle area seemed like a good fit.
11 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
There will be a temporary closure of Preston RR Grade Trail- from Bail Out junction to Crossover Rd until further notice. DNR will be working on the last segment to make it more winter rideable--please plan your rides to avoid this section of trail.
06 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
You already know that Evergreen is the voice for mountain bikers in Olympia, working to create new opportunities and ensure that our community's concerns are heard by state lawmakers.
But no one receives the same attention from a lawmaker as a constituent does - that's why we want you to join us in Olympia on February 4th to meet directly with the lawmakers elected to represent your district.
That's right--Evergreen will be waiting for you in Washington's capital city to introduce you to your district representative. And the more riders we have the stronger our voice is for mountain bikers.
02 | Jan | '15
Bryan Rivard
Evergreen set an ambitious goal for our 2015 Trails Campaign. We wanted to fund trails. In the back country, in the front country—we wanted to build new rides and maintain the ones you love, and support our mission statewide. And thanks to your support that’s now possible!
With your support we've secured $127,000 that we’ll be able to use to continue trails projects across the state! That’s no small feat, and it all adds up to more epic riding opportunities in 2015!
And now 2015 means a bunch of new projects thanks to your contributions! We’re continuing plans for trails in Leavenworth, Chelan, Tokul, Raging River, Alpine Baldy, North Bend, Wenatchee, Spokane, and Phase 2 of Swan Creek! That’s in addition to building the new descent trail on Tiger Mountain and the ground we’ll be breaking soon in Black Diamond! All thanks to you!