HRATS'S MISSION IS TO CREATE, ENHANCE, AND PRESERVE POSITIVE TRAIL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL TRAIL USERS.

HRATS Organizational History

Mountain bike specific advocacy in the Columbia Gorge area began with a passionate group of individuals.

Over time the group of individuals became the Columbia Area Mountain Bike Advocates (CAMBA). Recognizing an opportunity to provide more coordinated trail advocacy, HRATS was founded in 2012 by a group of enthusiastic trail users led by founding Board President Matt Klee. As a chapter of the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), HRATS grew into an effective advocacy and trail building group and expanded the existing trail network in the Post Canyon area into a well established and much-loved community asset. 

Today, our volunteer-run organization works with partners in both Oregon and Washington to build and maintain trails. 

Today, our volunteer-run organization works with partners in both Oregon and Washington to build and maintain trails throughout the Hood River area, locations include the Post Canyon trail system on Hood River County land and the Golden Eagle Park and Pump Track in partnership with Hood River County Parks and Recreation.

 WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 10 YEARS.

OUR VISION FOR THE TRAIL AREA:

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We’re building a connected trail system that offers something for everyone - first time riders, visiting pros, families with kids, hikers, runners, and everyone in between. We want youth and adults living in the Hood River area to cultivate a love for the outdoors and grow into committed and active trail advocates. We are working to expand trail access to all communities in the area, so that locals of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy the trails, progress their skills, and feel at home in a welcoming community of trail enthusiasts.  

For more information read our annual reports or planning document or contact us for more information.

 

CREATE, ENHANCE, AND PRESERVE

Mission and Values

HRATS’s mission is to create, enhance, and preserve positive trail experiences for trail users in the

 

  • Partnership - Our trails wind through private, state, county, and federal lands. Strong partnerships with landowners, managers, trail users, and supporters are integral to our work

  • Passion - We are a group of passionate cyclists - our love for the sport of mountain biking compels us to give energy, time, and money to build trails in and around Hood River.

  • Diversity - We recognize that outdoor recreation spaces have historically left out people of color, and we commit to creating welcoming and inclusive trail experiences for everyone

  • Fun -  Building and maintaining trails is hard work. We believe in making it as much fun as humanly possible

PARTNERSHIP, PASSION, AND DIVERSITY.

OUR VALUES

Partnership binds us, passions compels us, and diversity allows us to experience all that the sport of mountain biking has to offer.

  • Partnerships - Our trails wind through public and private, state, county and federal lands. Strong partnership with landowners, managers, trail users and supporters are integral to our work.
  • Passion - We are a group of passionate cyclists - Our love for the sport of mountain biking compels us to give energy, time and money to build trails in and around Hood River.
  • Diversity - We are committed to creating welcoming and inclusive trail experiences for everyone.
 WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 10 YEARS.

2023 Board of Directors:

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Contact the Board: bod@hrats.org

President/Grey Hair Representative - Tim Mixon

Vice President - Andrew Spaeth

Treasurer/Gravel Representative: Taylor Kennedy

Secretary: Megan Barton

Member at Large - Trail Sculptor and Downhill Representative: Gary Paasch 

Member at Large - Volunteer Coordinator: Karen Ford

Member at Large - Community Outreach/Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator: Michelle Morelos

Member at Large - Washington/CAMBA Representative: Craig Spaeth

Member at Large - Fundraising/Uphill Representative: Campbell Morrissy

Member at Large - Trail Adopter Liaison/Grom Parent Representative: Steve Vinyard

 

Volunteer Positions:

Social Media: Marki Beck

Web Site: Jennifer Johnston

Communications/Social Media: Erin Spaeth

 

Past Presidents: Jack Trumbull, Matt Klee, Patty Lenz

 

 

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