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Cycling the Frozen Wild: Escape the Hooved Man in Northern Saskatchewan
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8–12 minutesCycling the Frozen Wild: Escape the Hooved Man in Northern Saskatchewan > > > I had an incredible experience in Northern Saskatchewan during the winter of 2024 and since that time, have been wrestling with how to put my thoughts and feelings of this event into words (I have since returned, in 2025, and am
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Explaining Winter Trails
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5–8 minutesExplaining Winter Trails > > > The influx of trail users in recent years has introduced many new enthusiasts to the allure of trails, expanding the appreciation for this natural outdoor experience. As numerous trail regions in the Northern Hemisphere actively manage winter trails, it is crucial to recognize that trail use and designations can
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An Idea that MATRs
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5–7 minutesAn Idea that MATRs > > > How to maintain single track in the months and years after its construction is a significant question and challenge faced by many. The management of trails is often led by a single primary user group, such as hikers on the Great Divide Trail or mountain bikers of Vancouver’s
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A Comprehensive Guide to Trail Building Hand Tool Suppliers
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3–4 minutesA Comprehensive Guide to Trail Building Hand Tool Suppliers > > > Those who are passionate about mountain biking, hiking, running, or simply love the great outdoors know the importance of well-maintained trails. But of course as everyone reading here at Single Track Communications knows, behind every winding bit of single track and scenic route
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Why You Might Want a Yearbook
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3–4 minutesWhy You Might Want a Yearbook > > > Communicating the success of your trail organization is a critical part of the feedback loop for funders, decision-makers, and the public. Such communication demonstrates the trail organization’s ability to fulfill its promises, highlights its stakeholders, and when needed, enhances the chances of securing further support. For
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Go First
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4–5 minutesGo First > > > In a world that often feels increasingly disconnected from the natural world, our trails and outdoor spaces hold the promise of reconnection and rejuvenation. Trails wind through pristine forests, meander alongside bubbling streams, and traverse rugged mountain terrain, offering us a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday
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Trail Rating Symbols
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2–4 minutesTrail Rating Symbols > > > With downloadable icons and sample signage below, appropriate trail rating signage is a critical piece of the puzzle for any trail organization. According to the International Mountain Biking Association, the green, blue and black trail symbols most North American trail users are familiar with was adopted from the International
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Fundraising with Calendars (Seriously)
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4–6 minutesFundraising with Calendars (Seriously) > > > In late 2020, a group of trail enthusiasts and I were hard at work planning a first-of-its-kind trail park for our town. We needed to quickly raise funds to kickstart our trail dreams, even though we weren’t yet ready to announce the project to the public (that would
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Why Bother?
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3–5 minutesWhy Bother? > > > In collaboration with various agencies, trail organizations have been instrumental in establishing and maintaining some of the world’s most iconic trail destinations. Consider well-known places like nearly anywhere in British Columbia, New Zealand, or Colorado and Utah. However, the significance of organizing for the betterment of trails extends beyond iconic
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My Trail Story
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3–5 minutesMy Trail Story > > > Stories are an essential tool in how humans communicate ideas, experiences, values and so much more. They serve to connect us emotionally, foster empathy, provide context, enhance memorability and give us the means to ensure we reach a receptive and broad audience. In every presentation, conversation, social media post,