Single Track Heaven 🌲
Living the Loam Life
#trailbuilding #westcoast #singletrack

We have very little #snow in Southern Nagano (Minami Shinshu) and thus have a longer #green #season than the Japanese Northern #Alps. We are #trailbuilding almost all through winter, and are aiming at becoming East Asia’s number one destination for #sustainable #cycling #tourism

#japan
#mtb

Trail building until the shadows fall on Onishi Park. Today with help from a friend and a visitor who spotted us from their field on the other side of Koshibu River.

#trailbuilding
#mountainbikelife
#ruraljapan
#livinginjapan
#visitjapan

The first days back in Japan where truly amazing. One of my first duties was to inspect this newly built fliw trail and guide local residents through a test ride.

#trailbuilding
#ruraljapan
#visitjapan
#mountainbiking
#livinginjapan
#outdoor

Freshly dug trail in the woods

Freshly dug trail in the woods

I think I’m really starting to dig this trail digging thing. It was especially satisfying that I got to be the first person to ride the trail that we had just dug. Thank you #NSNEMBA! #trailbuilding #mtb #mountainbike

A new rock drop and rebuilt berm on a mountain bike trail

A rebuilt berm on a mountain bike trail

Is #trailbuildsunday a thing? Here’s 3 features we worked on today: 2 berm updates and what we called Dean’s Drop. Named for the builder who said “wouldn’t it be cool if…” We collectively said “Hell yes” and immediately got to work. #mtb #mountainbike #trailwork #trailbuilding

Before going back to #Japan, I enjoyed a final session of training with @DIMB #IMBA #Germany.

#Trailbuilding in theory and practice with Robert of @Ridetime and @Heumöderntrails in Treuchtlingen, Bavaria, and Sonia of DIMB.

Freshly shaped berm on the new trail #trailbuilding

Our guide got himself a brand new used tent.
A storm proof and seasoned Exped Orion III Extreme.
He did not say what he is planning with it, but it could have something to do with the #Trailcamp in Sedrun Disentis and Just Ride Disentis.

#trailbuilding
#mountainbike
#swiss
#japan

Arkansas State Parks Update: Summer 2025 Trail and Facility Developments Quick updates on Arkansas State Parks trail projects, including Delta Heritage Trail, Petit Jean, Mena, and facility improvements statewide.

📢 Arkansas State Parks are on the move!
Trail development is underway at multiple parks—from Petit Jean and Queen Wilhelmina to Mena and beyond.
Catch up on the latest progress ➡️ arkansasoutside.com/arkansas-sta...
#ArkansasOutside #PublicLands #TrailBuilding #ArkansasParks

Our guide Daniel has travelled to #Europe to start a rigorous #training program that involves #outdoor first aid, #mountainbike guiding, and #trailbuilding.
We will resume our tour operations on the Akiba Kaido in spring next year.
More #exciting details coming soon.

#cyclingjapan
#europe
#alps

Temp signage at entrance to my adopted trail.

What the trails are supposed to look like.

Pounding in color-specific posts for identifying trail, orange for this one.

Also setting colored flags to help hikers stay on trail where trail building still in progress.

Yesterday was the monthly Volunteer Work Day at my #ClothesFree club #TheSequoians . While other members were down working around the clubhouse and pool, I was as usual working on rebuilding my adopted trail. Lots of #Trails to explore here!
#Trailwork #Trailbuilding #FKK #OutinNature #NakedHiking

An overgrown area in the woods

The same area but now with a path!

Trailbuilding in Langlade County with the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Learned a great deal about the process, was introduced to some tools and terms, as well as some good people. #iceagetrail #trailbuilding #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks #widnr #nps

For National Trails Day I helped out at our local pump track. Awesome spot for the groms...and old farts too.
#mtb #trailbuilding

Cleaning
#mtb #trailbuilding

Reviving an old trail. I think there's potential for some fun adders also. We'll see. Eight blowdowns before the batteries died. #trailbuilding #mtb

Today I built some trails on our property for us to enjoy! It’s truly such a privilege to have our own land and privacy! Nothing better than that. #dogsofbluesky #trails #maine #wander #trailbuilding #cashandluna

There’s four kilometres of new trail between Knocklofty Reserve and Kunanyi/Mt Wellington in #Hobart!

It’s taken about four years from the initial strategic work to get it planned and built, but it’s going to be an awesome recreational asset for years to come!

#cityofhobart #trailbuilding

Trying out this Blue Sky thing. Sounds like a slightly less icky experience than IG?
Still trying to figure out how this works, so maybe some pictures of #mountainbiking #trailbuilding and #blacklabs in the #pnw will help get my algorithm going?

Stumbled upon a little sender.
#mtb #trailbuilding

Spring trail maintenance at The Gore Trails mountain bike park in Gore, Nova Scotia. #mountainbike #trailbuilding #biking

No dig no ride. #spice-e-dice

#trailbuilding #mtb #dirtjumps

HOT TAKE MONDAY

Fiberglass vs. Wooden Handles: Purists love the feel of wood, but fiberglass is durable—who's right?

#trailbuildermag #trailbuilder #trailbuilding #mtb #mountainbiking

Cleaned a blow down and turned it into a little skinny feature. #MTB #trailbuilding

We had a big turnout last night for the Fremont Project reveal party. What an exciting evening of community building and developing a trail system. #thisiswhatcommumitylookslike #trailbuilding #trail #mtb

Mais uma alternativa recuperada e testada / Recovery of an old, fun road gap #trailbuilding #lonewolf #nodignoride

Did you know that accessible mountain biking trails can boost your local economy? IMBA Trail Labs is here to help communities thrive! Listen to learn more. 🎧
outdoorindustrypartnership.com/news-and-res...

#morekidsonbikes #mountainbiking #trailbuilding #economicdevelopment #imba #exploremnmore

After using a chainsaw for over 20 years, I figured it's time to learn how to do it the correct way. #sawyer #chainsaw #usda #certification #forestry #trailbuilding