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

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

We are humbled by the overwhelming support of our business and local community. The success of this event makes it clear: our community values our trails. And we are proud to be your trusted partner. The $105,000 raised goes directly to programs that support our mission to connect our community to the trails. And most

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

Since the Town of Eagle Open Space & Trails Master Plan was approved in July 2022, we have been working with the Hardscrabble Trails Coalition (HTC) on some proposed trail improvement projects.  The HTC has hosted multiple meetings to garner feedback and we’ve shared these plans through multiple outlets since November last year.  Now the

Read the full article in the Vail Daily here The word “sustainable” has become quite popular. In the trail management, maintenance, planning and building world, it has a true, real application and definition. What is a sustainable trail? Truly it’s hard to answer that question in one sentence because it contains many aspects. However, in our minds,

Read the White River National Forest, Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District’s press release on their website. VVMTA’S STATEMENT & BELIEFS The unsanctioned trail called Oso was first decommissioned by the Forest Service in 2019 and is being closed again. The trail was established in the past without approval from the managing land agency (USFS), did not

Read the story from our partners at the Vail Health Foundation here “You need to be around other people, which you can do out on the trail by meeting somebody who has something very much in common with you.” An Unanticipated Turn What happens when your trail takes an unanticipated turn? Like when a cancer

Read the full article in the Vail Daily here. Outdoor Recreation (from our view) refers to fun, leisure activities that take place in a natural setting (such as on trails) and benefit the body, mind and/or spirit. Conservation is the protection of natural resources and the environment for current and future generations. Recreation and conservation

Read the full article in the Vail Daily here. You took the plunge and bought a bike. Now what? “Start slow but be consistent,” local road, mountain and gravel enthusiast Erik Dorf said when asked what his advice would be for someone who is just getting started. “The most important thing you can do is

The Forest Service is soliciting comments on a project proposal from Eagle County Trails (ECO Trails) to construct the Minturn Segment of the Eagle Valley Trail crossing National Forest System lands (NFS lands).  This is one a the few remaining segments of the Eagle Valley Trail that needs to be built to connect our entire

Read the article in the Vail Daily Here: https://www.vaildaily.com/news/saeger-trails-for-all-trails-forever/ Trails for All, Trails Forever:  Trails Create a Healthy & Happy Community by Ernest Saeger, Executive Director Imagine you are on your favorite trail on a beautiful summer Colorado day.  Your attention is focused on the mountain views, the sun shining on tall aspens, the softness

Trail season is upon us and many of us are ready to enjoy the trails we are fortunate to have in the Eagle River Valley. On the trail, we may encounter a number of different user groups including mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners, equestrians and motorized.  Even though we may use different methods of travel on

Eagle Bike Park – Coming Fall 2023 We are super stoked to launch a fundraising campaign to bring the Eagle Bike Park to our community.  We have put in over 3 years of advocacy, planning, and outreach to get to this point.  And we are oh, so close! The Town of Eagle has committed $200,000

Our Executive Director, Ernest, had the pleasure of hosting professional mountain biker and adventurer Ryan Petry in Vail last summer as part of his Best Week Ever: Colorado project. Ernest spoke with Ryan about life in the Vail Valley and his enthusiasm for bringing trails to life. They enjoyed some local food and beverages from @rockymountaintaco, @vailbrewingco and @yetisgrind leading

Read the Full Annual Report Here We are pleased to bring you our 2022 Annual Report.  You can read the full report here or click on an image below.  Thank you for your continued support which truly allows us to further our mission of connecting our community to the outdoors through sustainable recreation. Dear Trails

The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) is excited to bring back our Trail Conservation Crew for it’s third season in 2023! 2022 was the second year of the VVMTA’s seasonal full-time Trail Conservation Crew (TCC). With support from our partners at Eagle County, GOCO, USFS, Town of Eagle, and the National Forest Foundation, we

The Hardscrabble Trails Coalition and the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance is gearing up to propose major improvements to Eagle Trails within the Bureau of Land Management Hardscrabble Special Recreation Management Area.  VVMTA Executive Director, Ernest Saeger said after snow melts and seasonal closures lift this spring, environmental surveys will be conducted on trails within