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The Alliance

@Ride_NWNC

Northwest NC MTB Alliance is an IMBA/SORBA Chapter which operates in Northwest NC's mountains and foothills.

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Joined July 2013
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On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the deep wisdom and rich heritage of Indigenous communities. It's a privilege to have collaborated with tribal and Indigenous communities over the past 20 years on the protection and return of their ancestral homelands. bit.ly/46naWxF
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Santa Cruz awards The Alliance PayDirt grant for work on Yancey Ridge ridenwnctrails.com/alliance-…
Santa Cruz awards The Alliance PayDirt grant for work on Yancey Ridge | Northwest NC Mountain Bike...

Santa Cruz awards The Alliance PayDirt grant for work on Yancey Ridge | Northwest NC Mountain Bike...

This funding will be applied to our work on Yancey Ridge Trail in the Pisgah Grandfather District, part of the larger Mortimer Trails Project in Wilson Creek.

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This morning, the Great American Outdoors Act was passed! 🌲❤️Funding from the act will provide financial support for the 193-million-acre National Forest System.
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On Aug 10, Mortimer Campground in Pisgah National Forest will temporarily close for major construction of a bridge to replace the low water crossing of Thorps Creek, which flows through the campground. It may remain closed for the rest of the season, depending on construction.
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The Wilson Creek area on the Grandfather RD was impacted by heavy rainfall this past weekend. The upper Wilson Creek watershed received over 12 inches of rainfall. Significant rainfall over a short time period led to flooding, landslides, and downed trees. fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/new…
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#NCGA please SUPPORT HB 14 so the @NCCleanwater and #PARTF boards can be fixed. This bill provides the solution we need to protect #nc beautiful spaces, clean water and clean air. #ncpol #ncga land4tomorrow.org/actionhb14…

3/6/19 - Support House Bill 14: Reconstitute Various Boards and Commissions - Land for Tomorrow

SITUATION: We’re working to SUPPORT House Bill 14: Reconstitute Various Boards and Commissions. As you may recall, these two boards, along with four others, were the subject of litigation, which was...

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ALERT: All NC state parks will remain closed through at least Tuesday morning, September 18. Extended closures are likely for parks with extensive damage. Updates will be made here and on our park closures webpage: ncparks.gov/current-park-clo…
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The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor has decided to close down all campgrounds and recreation sites, day use or overnight, in the Nantahala and the Pisgah NFs by tomorrow, September 13 at noon. facebook.com/171954549827358…
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Trail events near you - this Friday and Saturday - mailchi.mp/a320e66f9739/trai…
Gamble MTB film at @BooneSaloonBar Friday night 5/18! instagram.com/p/Bi4PBnZngcP/
By now, we hope everyone has heard about and shares our excitement for the expansion of the Fonta Flora State Trail! Our Executive Director, Andrew Kota,... morganton.com/opinion/agency…

Agency helps connect us with nature

There has been a lot of buzz lately about the Fonta Flora State Trail — and for good reason. This new 70-mile state trail will eventually connect Morganton to Asheville,

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New Fonta Flora State Trail system connecting Asheville to Morganton grows citizen-times.com/story/news… via @asheville
New Fonta Flora State Trail system connecting Asheville to Morganton grows

New Fonta Flora State Trail system connecting Asheville to Morganton grows

The ambitious Fonta Flora State Trail, which when completed will connect the two cities by foot and bike trail, got closer to its goal with the addition of 90 acres of conserved land.

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South Mountains State Park: The number of trails here will keep you busy for days
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Prescribed burn planned for Pisgah National Forest citizen-times.com/story/news… via @asheville @NFsNCarolina #avlnews
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Lake James State Park Celebrates 30 Naturally Wonderful Years ncstateparks.wordpress.com/2…
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If you haven't heard, Dark Mountain has undergone some sweet new changes. Next Saturday, 9/9, we… instagram.com/p/BYhRGlWFmel/
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Check out how you can have fun & support public lands on.doi.gov/volunteer17 #NPLD
A woman uses a shovel to spread dirt on a hiking trail through the woods.

ALT A woman uses a shovel to spread dirt on a hiking trail through the woods.

Three women carry a pile of trash across a beach.

ALT Three women carry a pile of trash across a beach.

A group of volunteers pose with bikes on a road by a white truck.

ALT A group of volunteers pose with bikes on a road by a white truck.

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Dance scene from #trailprom2017. #rocklobster #trailstoke #wilkesbermo @ Dooley's Wilkesboro instagram.com/p/BYUYbpQlyXk/
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Andy Kerr@AndyKerrOregon4 Aug 2017
Wilderness and Mountain Bikes: Can They Co-Exist? andykerr.net/kerr-public-lan…
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Morganton receives skate park grant from Tony Hawk morganton.com/news/morganton… via @MorgantonNews
Morganton receives skate park grant from Tony Hawk

Morganton receives skate park grant from Tony Hawk

It’s one thing to get the approval of the city to construct a skate park in downtown Morganton. But to get the approval of arguably the world’s greatest skater —

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