Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:54:04 -0500 http://www.camba.info/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.camba.info/images/logo.gif http://www.camba.info/ cambamtb@gmail.com http://www.camba.info/Article32.html Help show that mtn bikers want these trails re-opened by completing a short DNR Survey. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:54:04 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article31.html Snow is melting and the trails are being cleared! Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:19:56 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article30.html Think twice before heading out to ride 3 Corner Rock! This trail has been neglected for the last several years. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:46:55 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article29.html Mt Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District National Trails Day Saturday, June 7th Meet at Dog River Cycles, on Highway 35 in the town Mt Hood at 9:30am http://www.dogriver-cycles.com/ We'll decide on projects based on the number of people who show up. Expect to do some tread work on the Knebal Springs trail, and brushing on the DaKine trail. Bring your favorite trail tools, rakes, shovels and loppers. Please bring bike helmets and gloves, wear long pants and good supportive shoes or boots. Also, bring a lunch and something to drink. We'll work from 10 to 2ish. Folks wanting to work for a few hours and then ride, hike etc., go for it. Every little bit helps. Last I checked there is still snow on most trails. You may be able to complete the Knebal/Bottle Prairie Loop and maybe part of 8 mile. It has been logged out to snow level one as of one week ago. Thanks, and hope to see you Saturday, Ranger Jim Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:03:32 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article28.html This Memorial Day Weekend you have TWO chances to ride the Buck Creek Trail and meet fellow mtb riders. Thu, 22 May 2008 22:48:13 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article27.html Oregon mountain bikers need to take action and ensure important trails around Mount Hood are protected with bicycle-friendly designations. Representative Earl Blumenauer has proposed a comprehensive plan for Mount Hood, one part of which would close the beloved Boulder Lake area to bicycling. This important detail is a key divergence from the proposed Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act, which the mountain biking community supports. In total, the new proposal would close 123 miles of singletrack to bicycling. The lands around these trails deserve special protection and mountain bikers want to help Mr. Blumenauer craft a final plan that preserves the land and our quiet use. This is a great opportunity for Mr. Blumenauer to exemplify the Oregon tradition of innovative and creative solutions to difficult public lands and public policy issues. Bicyclists value primitive areas like Boulder Lake for the same reasons as hikers, equestrians, backcountry skiers and other quiet users. We seek the solitude, challenge, clean air, clean water and healthy forests that bring us closer to nature. Because our activity is a quiet, low-impact, human-powered use compatible with wild settings, we are asking Mr. Blumenauer to provide lasting protection for Boulder Lake that allows bicycling to continue. Take Action! Write or call Mr. Blumenauer and tell him you strongly endorse a National Recreation Area designation that protects the entire Boulder Lake and Twin Lakes areas and allows bicycling to continue. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:49:38 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article26.html If you are looking for a place to ride, try Buck Creek. Thu, 01 May 2008 16:48:42 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article25.html The Scenic Area manager has released his "proposed action" for the Syncline area management plan. This is the one we've been waiting for. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:46:02 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article24.html The Hood River County Forestry Department, manager of the Post Canyon trail system and hundreds of other trails in Hood River County (OR) in the Columbia Gorge, is conducting a survey of trail users in Spring/Summer of 2008. The information gathered will be used to help Hood River County as they develop their trail master plan and will inform volunteers who develop and maintain trails on their lands. Trails on Hood River County lands accommodate hikers, trail-runners, equestrians, mountain bikers (including free-riders), motorcyclists, and ATVers. This survey was developed through a partnership between Hood River County Forestry and the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Hood River County Forestry Department appreciates your time on this and values your input. Locals and visitors (from near and far) who have been to the trails are welcome to take the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/hrtrails Feel free to forward this and spread the word! Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:20:54 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article23.html Post Canyon Spring Clean-up Day April 26, 2008 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:31:07 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article22.html Cows are on Hospital Hill as of 4/2/08. Please avoid parking at the corral the next few days, and respect the "no dogs while the cows are here" policy. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:45:42 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article21.html Attention all you fellow bikers- The Final public meeting for the new Syncline area management proposal is coming up. If you love to ride at the Syncline area, please put this on your schedule. It is critical that mountain bikers attend and voice their support for keeping trails open to bikes and respond to the map proposal. Please encourage all your riding friends to come. This is only one evening of your life to keep our bike trails open for many more years to come!!! Tuesday, April 1st, 6:00-8:00PM in the Pioneer Building, 501 NE Washington St, White Salmon, WA (NE of post Office) CLICK for Details Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:11:54 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article20.html http://www.tdn.com/articles/2008/02/29/area_news/10133653.txt Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:04:58 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article19.html Hey, not all of the trails listed on the left are having their status's updated on a regular basis. If there is one that you regularly ride and would like to volunteer to update, 1) check if there is a steward listed, and 2) Contact a board member to get permissions & instructions to edit this website. If you don't want to be regularly involved but have an update, please use the "submit news", which will be reviewed & posted here within a week-ish, or use the forums to immediate posting. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.camba.info/Article18.html Note from a member: I do GIS work for a living and created a mountain bike site for the state. The primary goal is for me to get better at disseminating maps on the internet and share what I know about rides. I am from Bend and know that area better than the Gorge all though I make a half a dozen trips up to the Gorge a year and usually try to get a ride in somewhere when the wind is not blowing. If anyone has any constructive comments on the maps and descriptions let me know. If you have any gps files of rides you would like to see added to the maps send them along and I will add them to the site. I hope to add photos and video clips. If you have photos with gps coordinates I can put those in the maps. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.camba.info/Article17.html What's all this Syncline/Catherine Creek meeting stuff? Catch up by reading the notes from the Forest Service Projects page. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:54:04 -0600 http://www.camba.info/Article16.html First, ."It's Going to be Great in 2008" and hope all users of the Syncline Area are off to a good start. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:24:41 -0600 http://www.camba.info/Article15.html posted for Ann McDonald The Syncline subgroup working on the FS Syncline plan met for the fourth and final time. Trails were mapped that were acceptable to all participants. Three trails still are in limbo--I will be hiking next week with the Botanist, Biologist, Hiker, CGSA recreation coordinator to look at a solution for these areas: (click through for more info) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:19:26 -0600 http://www.camba.info/Article14.html Hey, fellow riders! The owners of the property that set up their trailer every fall for hunting,near the brown house on top of the Syncline, off the old Atwood Road that runs from Courtney Road over to Catherine Creek, sent me this email. I told them that I would post it to our list.serve. We will post a sign in that vicinity, too. Property boundaries are kind of hard to figure out in that area, but the trail does pass through their land at least once. I know a lot of us don't want to pass through their camp, so like a head's up so we can use other trails in that area instead...Ann McDonald CAMBA Syncline liason. "Once again hunting season is upon us. Muzzleloader season opens Sept. 1 and runs through the 30th. Modern Firearm opens Oct 13 and runs through the 31st. Late Buck opens Nov 15 and runs through the 18th. Once again we ask that you get this information out to your people and ask them to refrain from using this area during hunting season for their safety and our piece of mind. We allow the use of our property,the rest of the year and wish to be left alone to enjoy our little piece of heaven for this short period of time. We would appreciate one more thing. Dogs are becoming a huge problem. Bikers allow them to run loose and we are seeing more and more deer being chased. Not only is this illegal, it is needless harassment of wildlife. WE ARE DOG OWNERS. WE LOVE DOGS. Please don't make us take measures we don't want to take. Either keep your animals on a leash or leave them at home, we do. Keep in mind that hunting season is not just in our area and advise your members to wear hunter blaze orange when in the field during this period. Thank you! Hunting Camp Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:43:29 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article13.html Sept 21 2007 - Board met for fall business at the McDonald's. Click the title to see the full notes. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:30:26 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article12.html Meeting Minutes Columbia Area Mountain Biking Association Board of Directors Date 6/08/07 Meeting Goal: Web tutorial and business organization Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:45:49 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article10.html Trailwork starts at 9am at Seven Streams trailhead on Saurday, June 9. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:38:41 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article9.html Three Trails in one ride!!! • Nestor Peak • B1300/Penny Ridge (a new trail!!!) • Lower Buck Creek Sun, 03 Jun 2007 23:35:54 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article8.html A little works makes a great ride... Sun, 03 Jun 2007 23:12:04 -0500 http://www.camba.info/Article7.html Team up with REI, Portland Parks and Recreation, Friends of Forest Park and the No Ivy League to maintain and restore trails in Forest Park. Wed, 16 May 2007 14:37:21 -0500