As we hit the halfway mark of the 2024 Soul Dirt season, it seems like the perfect time to reflect on the moments of connection, accomplishment and joy experienced by program participants this summer. At the heart of Soul Dirt is the firm belief that when people can safely access the outdoors, they are able

Read the original article in the Vail Daily Here A proposed extension to the EagleVail Trail that would complete a dirt trail linkage between Avon and Minturn is currently under U.S. Forest Service review. Despite approval from Avon and EagleVail leadership, some nearby homeowners still hope the trail extension does not come to fruition. The

I was recently asked why trails matter.  My gut response was, “well, that’s a loaded question! How long do you have?”  While reflecting on that question, ultimately, my answer boiled down to “it depends.” I recently embarked on a rather challenging and long trail run in our beloved backyard Eagle’s Nest Wilderness.  During my trail

Launched in 2022 Soul Dirt is the VVMTA’s program to encourage sustainable, accessible recreation for the health of everyone in our community. Through trail based experiences we provide an opportunity for our community to connect while strengthening its stewardship of our trails and public lands. Trails are for everyone. More than a catchphrase it’s a

Trails are the literal and figurative ground upon which we built VVMTA. We have designed, created, and maintained trails in Eagle County since 2011, and we consider ourselves humble experts in this arena. Every decision we make weighs the needs of the land and our community and aims to encourage more people to get out

Volunteering is an excellent way to understand VVMTA and fully experience our values of community, action, relationships, education, and stewardship. Each year, hundreds of volunteers contribute thousands of hours of maintenance, education, and stewardship, the importance of which continues to increase as demand for trails rises. Our volunteers are already working hard to take care

In a world where the pressures of daily life can often feel overwhelming, finding solace in outdoor activities can be a transformative experience. Whether it is hiking, biking or running, trail use has emerged as a powerful tool for improving mental health and overall well-being. Through conversations with Soul Dirt participants who found healing and

Summer seems to finally arrived here in the Eagle River Valley!  Trails are slowly “opening up” as the melt and runoff ramps up.  First, a quick reminder that many seasonal trail closures are still in effect through June 20th for elk and deer calving.  Please continue to respect these closures. We have two main resources

Volunteering is an excellent way to understand VVMTA and fully experience our values of community, action, relationships, education, and stewardship. Each year, hundreds of volunteers contribute thousands of hours of maintenance, education, and stewardship, the importance of which continues to increase as demand for trails rises. Our volunteers are already working hard to take care

A social trail is an unofficial, user-created path that ventures off from the designated trail. Over time, these trails can take on some of the characteristics of a sustainable trail and become the preferred route. This might be from avoiding a wet, muddy area, avoiding obstacles in the trail, or even to scenic viewpoints or