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Trails Forever: Trail Conservation Crew Recap

Three years have gone by since the Trail Conservation Crew’s formation. It’s hard to believe that much time has passed, but at the same time I wouldn’t believe you if you told me this crew was only three years young. The evolution that this crew has gone through over the last three years shows the

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Shop Local with VVMTA Business Members

From bikes, to skiing, to a home remodel, health services, banking, beer, and food our business members offer just about everything you need in our valley. We are fortunate to have over 30 local businesses and organizations that support us and our trails.  As you head out to shop, whether it be for the upcoming

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Trails Forever: Youth Trail Stewards Program

We’ve heard it before, the youth are our future. This is true for many reasons but absolutely applies to our trails and public lands and that is why we have our Youth Trail Stewards program. The goal of our Youth Trail Stewards program is to instill a sense of responsibility and respect for our trails,

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2023 Adopt A Trail: To Our Community of Volunteers-Thank You!

Since its inaugural year, Adopt A Trail has amassed over 80 teams and thousands of total volunteers. This summer, 601 volunteers spent 2,135 hours digging drains, improving tread, and removing trees, committed to stewardship and maintaining the trails we love. There is palpable dedication within our community to preserve the trails in Eagle County. Spanning

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The Trails We Love – Arrowhead

First and foremost, join us in saying thanks to Arrowhead residents, their HOA, and even more specifically their trails/hiking committee who have been instrumental in the trail improvements on Arrowhead over the past 4 years.  We are fortunate that Arrowhead residents value their trail system and continue to pay for and maintain the trail improvements

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Thank You to Our Trails Community!

Wow, what a season and what an awesome turnout at our end of year thank you party this past Friday!  Thank you volunteers, members, donors, and supporters for another incredible trail season. Over 150 of you showed up, enjoyed delicious tacos from Rocky Mountain Taco’s, Vail Brewing Co beverages, and celebrated our trails season with

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E-bikes: What trails can I ride one on?

E-bike Definitions & Classifications It can be quite difficult to understand what the guidelines are for e-bike use on non-motorized trails in Eagle County.  Definitions of e-bikes: Class 1: An electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches

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Juan Carlos: Discovering Trails to Health and Happiness

Read the full story on the Vail Health Foundations website here. The Spirit of Soul Dirt When asked how he feels about mountain biking, local teen Juan Carlos says, “I like it, I love it, it’s my passion.” This love story began in 2021 when he was introduced to the trails as part of a Vail

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We Are Hiring!

We are currently hiring for a Full-Time Year Round: Stewardship & Volunteer Manager SUMMARY: The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) is excited to offer a full-time Stewardship & Volunteer Manager position.  The SVM will focus on managing all of VVMTA’s trail stewardship and volunteer programming and projects.  Typical work week includes meeting with the

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