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We Are Hiring – Join Our Crew This Summer!

Do you want to spend your summer outside on our trails and get paid for it?  Then we have some great opportunities for you! We are excited to be hiring for our Trail Conservation and Stewardship Crew (TCSC) 2026 season. Join the Trail Conservation Crew (TCSC) with the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) and

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Beaver Creek and Arrowhead Seasonal Wildlife Closures

Arrowhead & Beaver Creek Seasonal Wildlife Closures From December 1 through April 15, Arrowhead, Beaver Creek, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife has implemented a seasonal wildlife closure on three Arrowhead area trails: Ute Dakota Apache (East side)  We strongly support these seasonal closures as an important step to protect critical winter habitat for local wildlife.

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We Are Hiring! Development Director

The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance is excited to offer a full-time Development Director position. The Development Director is VVMTA’s lead fundraiser, responsible for growing philanthropic revenue through relationship-based fundraising. This role builds and manages a portfolio of donors and potential donors, develops and executes an annual fundraising plan, leads donor-centered fundraising events, including the

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Advocacy: A Year of Standing Up for Our Trails and Public Lands

This past year felt different. In Eagle County and across our trails and public lands, it often felt like every time we turned around there was something new to respond to. A plan to reorganize the Forest Service. Staffing cuts and shrinking budgets. A new transmission line proposal. Changes to camping in Homestake. A push

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Together We Built a Stronger Community: 2025 Projects

This year was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together for the trails and public lands we love. As a community, we put more people, more care, and more heart on the ground than ever before, and the impact is visible from Eagle to Vail and beyond. One of the proudest milestones was

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Growing Local Stewards: Eagle County Youth Corps

The Eagle County Youth Corps (ECYC) debuted this summer, giving local 16-18 year old high schoolers a real field experience in stewardship and recreation management, and a clear first step toward outdoor careers. They arrived as students, and they left as stewards. The first season of the ECYC proved what happens when local youth take

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Building Momentum for the EagleVail Trail

The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) and EagleVail Metropolitan District (EVMD) are thrilled to share continued progress on the EagleVail Trail Extension. This 1.64 mile addition will connect the existing EagleVail Trail westward to the Beaver Creek roundabout in Avon, creating a continuous, non motorized trail for hikers, runners, bikers, dog walkers, and more.

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Thank You, Trail Community

It is that time of the year when we begin to trade in bike shoes and trail runners for ski boots and layers of winter gear. It is the familiar change of seasons in the mountains, a reminder that as we move from one outdoor adventure to the next, we also take time to look

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September Trail Champions: Crews, Leaders, and One Very Good Dog!

September has wrapped the trails in gold, with aspen leaves shimmering and crisp mountain air adding extra magic to every mile. Volunteers have been out embracing the season—digging, clearing, and giving back while surrounded by the colors of fall. Here’s to celebrating everything we’ve accomplished together so far this season: Number of Volunteer Events: 115

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When the Government Shuts Down, Our Public Lands Feel It

When the Government Shuts Down, Our Public Lands Feel It When the federal government shuts down, the effects reach far beyond Washington DC. They ripple right into our trails, public lands, and our community. This is not about politics. It is about people, places, and the public lands we all share. Trails do not have

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Celebrate Our Public Lands

On September 27th, communities across the nation will recognize National Public Lands Day. Here in Eagle County, this day carries special meaning. Our community is surrounded by public lands that define who we are. The mountains, forests, rivers, and trails around us are moer than places on a map. They are our backyards, our classrooms,

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Trail Magic in August: Volunteers Shine Bright

August continues to bring trail magic, and thanks to some much-needed rain last week, the trails are looking better than ever! Huge shoutout to all our amazing volunteers who’ve been out digging, clearing, and spending time to give back to our community. From local teams adopting their favorite trails to youth groups jumping in to

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Trail Ambassadors: Trash-Free Trails Start with Us

Mel Morone has been a Trail Ambassador with VVMTA for two summers. Hailing from the great state of Maryland, she found herself drawn to the wide open spaces of Colorado after she graduated from Penn State University. In her free time, Mel enjoys a good hike —no matter the season—and loves to share her passion

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July Trail Ambassador Recap: Sunshine, Stewardship, & Shared Trails

July was a vibrant and action-packed month for our Trail Ambassador (TA) team. Across Eagle County’s most scenic and popular trails, our dedicated volunteers and staff logged countless miles, made invaluable visitor connections, removed trash, observed trail conditions, and reminded users about respectful wilderness use. Here’s a look at our Summer 2025 Stats:  Trail Ambassador

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What a Night! Trails for Forever Fundraiser

We are thrilled to share that thanks to your generosity, our Trails Forever fundraiser raised over $160,000 for the trails and community we love. Behind every great trail is a story of volunteers, partners, funders, and advocates, and this incredible achievement proves once again how powerful our community can be when we come together. These

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