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Dark Grind Sunday April 10th!

Dark Grind Sunday April 10th!

Apr 3, 2016 | Events

We are excited to be promoting the third stop of the Southern Classic Mountain Bike Series.

News

  • Photo Gallery: New Zacks Fork Gravity Trails January 8, 2023
  • Schoolhouse Ridge Trail Restoration Complete April 8, 2022
  • Old Becomes New On Yancey Ridge November 19, 2021

Events

Sep
30
Sat
9:00 am Upper Wilson and Schoolhouse Wor... @ FSR 4068
Upper Wilson and Schoolhouse Wor... @ FSR 4068
Sep 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us September 30th for a workday on two trails in Pisgah. We will be meeting near the Upper Wilson Ridge Trailhead on Schoolhouse Rd. (FSR 4068) at the Forest Service gate on NC 90[...]
Oct
21
Sat
all-day SORBA Fall Board Of Directors Me... @ Anniston, AL
SORBA Fall Board Of Directors Me... @ Anniston, AL
Oct 21 all-day
SORBA Fall Board Of Directors Meeting @ Anniston, AL | Anniston | Alabama | United States
The SORBA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will be hosted by NEABA  in Anniston, AL Oct 21st, 2023 in conjunction with the yearly Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival. The schedule of events, registration link, lodging[...]
10:00 am Group Ride – Hickory City Park @ Hickory City Park
Group Ride – Hickory City Park @ Hickory City Park
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Group Ride - Hickory City Park @ Hickory City Park | Hickory | North Carolina | United States
We’re going riding! We will meet at 10:00AM in the main parking lot. This will be a no drop ride and we’ll split up the group based on abilities. We’ll likely meetup post ride for[...]
Oct
27
Fri
all-day Mortimer Trail Weekend Fall 2023 @ Mortimer Campground
Mortimer Trail Weekend Fall 2023 @ Mortimer Campground
Oct 27 – Oct 28 all-day
Mortimer Trail Weekend Fall 2023 @ Mortimer Campground | Collettsville | North Carolina | United States
After a successful Spring Mortimer weekend, we decided to go for it again in the Fall! This event is being co-sponsored by the G5 Trail Collective, and will be centered around a trail workday on[...]
Nov
4
Sat
9:00 am Lake James State Park – Communit... @ Lake James State Park
Lake James State Park – Communit... @ Lake James State Park
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Lake James State Park - Community Workday and Ride @ Lake James State Park | Linville | North Carolina | United States
Join the Alliance for a Community Trail Workday at Lake James State Park! This event is free of charge. Meet at the Paddy’s Creek location on Saturday, Nov. 4th. This will be a community effort[...]
Nov
12
Sun
9:00 am Wilson and Woodruff Work Party @ Upper Wilson Trailhead
Wilson and Woodruff Work Party @ Upper Wilson Trailhead
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wilson and Woodruff Work Party @ Upper Wilson Trailhead | Gragg | North Carolina | United States
Join us Sunday November 12 for a large workday where we will be working on two trails in Pisgah. We will be meeting at the Upper Wilson Ridge (21 Jumps) Trailhead on Edgemont Rd. in[...]
Dec
8
Fri
6:00 pm Annual Chapter Meeting
Annual Chapter Meeting
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for our Annual Chapter Meeting on Friday, December 8. Location TBD. Doors open at 6. Meeting will start promptly at 6:30. During this meeting we will take care of some quick annual business.[...]

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• Work Party . . . keeping with our annual tradi • Work Party . . . keeping with our annual tradition, join us at Kerr Scott Reservoir for the 30th annual ‘National Public Lands Day’ (NPLD) this Saturday, September 23rd at 9am. • National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands, held annually on the fourth Saturday in September. Since 1994, National Public Lands Day has brought together hundreds of thousands of volunteers to help restore America's public lands. • Tap the link in our bio for additional info . . . look for “work parties & events”. Happy trails . . . #workparty #ridenwnc #NPLD #workandride #kerrscott
• This Thursday 6pm-9pm, we invite you to join u • This Thursday 6pm-9pm, we invite you to join us at the community focused @southendbrewing_boone for a pint night & monthly board meeting . . . $1 from every pint of Octoberfest, King Street Kolsch & South of Somewhere Pale Ale will be going to our trail fund for the Mortimer Trail Project. Come learn about the things we have going on & support trail building in the Grandfather District of PNF. Cheers 🍻 #ridenwnc #pintnight #fundraiser #southendbrewingboone #trailstoke
• 🎥 We’re super stoked to help sponsor the • 🎥 We’re super stoked to help sponsor the screening of “The River Runs On” for our partner the ‘Carolina Climbers Coalition’ . . . we hope you can join us & learn how our maintained trail systems within the National Forest are just one part of the overall plan. This thought-provoking documentary follows dedicated conservationists as they navigate the challenges of managing these vital forests. Dive into the heart of the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest plan, a crucial blueprint that will shape the future of these national treasures for the next two decades. Prepare to be inspired as “The River Runs On” invites us to reflect on our connection with nature & our responsibility in preserving our lands. It’s a powerful meditation on the delicate balance between human intervention & the preservation of our natural heritage. • After the film, we’re thrilled to host a panel discussion featuring local experts who will shed light on the intricacies of the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan. Engage in a meaningful conversation & gain valuable insights into the future of these forests. • Panelists . . . Josh Kelly, Public Lands Biologist, Mountain True Kevin Massey, Executive Director, Wild South Manley Fuller, VP of Conservation Policy, NC Wildlife Federation Megan Sutton, Program Director, The Nature Conservancy Kristian Jackson, Sr. Lecturer, Appalachian State University • Tickets for this event are $6/ students & $15/ general. All proceeds will go towards supporting the @carolinaclimberscoalition By attending, you not only get to enjoy an incredible film & stimulating discussion but also contribute to the preservation of our beloved natural resources. • Thank you to all the event sponsors Mast General Store, Northwest NC Mountain Bike Alliance, Boone Area Cyclists & Tsuga USA. • Purchase tickets 🎟️ at the link in our bio, click on work parties & events. #filmscreening #educational #partnerships #nationalforest #social #ridenwnc #theriverrunson
• We’re excited to announce our schedule for s • We’re excited to announce our schedule for several trail parties this fall . . . • Sept. 23 - Kerr Scott Reservoir • Sept. 30 - Upper Wilson & Schoolhouse • Oct. 27 - Mortimer Trail Weekend • Nov. 4 - Lake James State Park • Nov. 12 - Woodruff Ridge • What you can do, please plan on joining us, we need your help! No experience necessary to attend any of our trail work days . . . • For more details & other events, go to the event link at (rideNWNCtrails.com) or tap the linktree in our bio & scroll to “work parties & events” . . . 📸 @whiteblazemarketing #ridenwnc #trailparty #eventscalendar #workparty
• We are getting excited to hang with the solid • We are getting excited to hang with the solid folks @tsugausa @hungerhealthcoalition @thecardinalboone @exploreboone …ya better come see us! • Repost . . . GET READY! The High Country Gear Swap & Block Party returns to Boone on Saturday, September 9🤘 • Come out from 12pm-5pm to shop deep discounts on outdoor gear, score some cash for the items piling up in your garage, and enjoy a day of good vibes with the WNC outdoor community. Oh, and there’s more… - Exclusive Tsuga sample sales - Food from the Cardinal Burger Wagon - Can-for-Can Fundraiser - Trade can foods for local craft beers - High Country Raffle - Enter to win over $2000 worth of prizes from your favorite High Country businesses Interested in selling your gear? Visit the link in @tsugausa bio to save your spot! #gearswap #tsuga #partnerships #ridenwnc #exploreboone #thecardinalboone

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