The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) is excited to be hiring Trail Ambassadors for the 2026 summer season. This seasonal role is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of recreation stewardship—engaging with trail users, protecting wildlife, and helping ensure our trails remain sustainable for years to come. What Does a Trail
Love your local trails? Turn that love into action by joining VVMTA’s Adopt a Trail program! We’re looking for teams to help care for and steward Eagle County’s incredible trail system. What is Adopt a Trail? Launched in 2016, the Adopt a Trail (AAT) program is a community-driven stewardship initiative where local groups adopt a
Every drain cleared, every rock placed, every laugh shared on the trail tells a story of stewardship and connection. This year, the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance’s Adopt A Trail (AAT) program once again proved that when our community comes together, the trails — and the people who love them — thrive. Here’s a look into
As another trail season comes to a close, we pause to reflect on the powerful moments, meaningful conversations, and small acts of stewardship that defined the work of our Trail Ambassadors this summer. Our Trail Ambassador program continued to flourish with the help of Melanie Morone and Emily Carney, both returning to VVMTA for their
Following a record-breaking season for VVMTA’s Adopt-A-Trail and volunteer programs, our Youth Trail Stewards have once again proven that the future of outdoor stewardship in Eagle County is bright. This year, over 370 youth volunteers contributed 945 volunteer hours of hands-on trail work and environmental education across 15+ events, from Avon to Eagle and beyond.
