Update on Forest Plan Revision
It is now time to submit comments on the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan. Your comments will impact the decisions the USFS makes on how the forest will be managed for the next 20 years.
Alliance Annual Meeting in Boone Dec. 13!
The Alliance Annual Meeting will be in Boone, NC on Friday, December 13 at Bald Guy Brew Coffee Roasting Company (714 Old US 421 S). Doors will open at 6pm, and meeting will commence at 6:30. Drinks and Light Bites will be provided. Bald Guy Brew Coffee will be...
2019 volunteer work starting off at a record setting pace!
Although we are still in early spring, there has been a lot of trail activity in Northwest NC. Volunteers have been busy. To date in 2019, volunteers at events we have organized have contributed over 700 hours of work already! This large number has been bolstered by...
October news from the Alliance
Chilly mornings and evenings with fall colors in the woods make for some of the best riding in Northwest NC!
Comments Needed Now for the National Forest Potential Wilderness Inventory
As part of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Potential Wilderness Inventory, public input is being requested from the USFS through December 15, 2015.
Events
Apr
1
Sat
all-day North Carolina Interscholastic C...
North Carolina Interscholastic C... 
Apr 1 – Apr 2 all-day
Come Cheer on your local NICA teams as they compete at the Dark Mountain Dash! There are many opportunities to volunteer and these student athletes could all use your support. Volunteers are needed the day[...]
Apr
12
Wed
all-day SORBA Summit 2023 @ Old Fort, NC
SORBA Summit 2023 @ Old Fort, NC 
Apr 12 – Apr 16 all-day
The SORBA Summit will be in Old Fort, NC, April 12th-16th, 2023. This event will be hosted in partnership with the Alliance and G5 Trail Collective. The Summit schedule, registration link, lodging and camping details,[...]
Apr
22
Sat
all-day Bootlegger 100
Bootlegger 100
Apr 22 all-day
The Bootlegger 100 is one of the most challenging and scenic gravel events of the year! The Alliance provides race support to this event. If you’d like to help volunteer, contact us and we’ll get[...]
May
6
Sat
10:00 am International Women’s Mountain B... @ Rocky Knob Bike Park
International Women’s Mountain B... @ Rocky Knob Bike Park 
May 6 @ 10:00 am
Led by veteran women riders in our area, this ride are being promoted as an opportunity for women of all abilities to meet others, have fun, and ride! Group Rides based on ability in the[...]
May
12
Fri
all-day Mortimer Trail Weekend @ Mortimer Campground
Mortimer Trail Weekend @ Mortimer Campground 
May 12 – May 14 all-day
This second-annual event will have a work & ride on Saturday morning and several organized rides on surrounding trails. Free camping will be available for members of the Alliance and other SORBA chapters. Details on[...]
Jun
23
Fri
9:00 am National Trails Day Work Party a... @ Kerr Scott VAC
National Trails Day Work Party a... @ Kerr Scott VAC
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join the Alliance for National Trails Day at Kerr Scott. We will meet at the Visitors Assistance Center at the main OVT trailhead. Work will begin at 9 am; please arrive a few minutes early[...]
Sep
23
Sat
9:00 am NPLD Work Party at Kerr Scott
NPLD Work Party at Kerr Scott 
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join the Alliance for National Public Lands Day at Kerr Scott. We will be meeting at the Visitors Assistance Center near the main OVT trailhead at 9am. From there we will divide into groups and[...]