Trail Builder Magazine

Before there was a bike park, there were pirate trails.

Before there were chairlifts carrying bikes, there were volunteers carrying shovels.

From the Ground Up, Austin Smith and Jerrick Montee tell the story of how a passionate community helped transform Bogus Basin into one of Idaho’s premier gravity riding destinations.

From backyard dirt jumps and secret trail networks to lift-served riding and 40 Acres of Freedom, it’s a story built by riders, trail builders, and countless volunteer hours.

From the Ground Up: How Bogus Basin Built Idaho’s Gravity Mountain Bike Scene — Trail Builder Magazine Discover how Bogus Basin transformed from a winter-focused recreation area into one of Idaho’s premier gravity mountain biking destinations through community vision, volunteer trail building, and a passion for riding.

Before pump tracks became a global phenomenon, Niels Bensink was building one in his backyard at 8 years old.

In “Black Gold and Fast Lines” by Colin Field, featured in the upcoming Volume 4, Issue 1, we dive into the story of the Crankworx champion and Velosolutions builder who went from chasing the BMX dream to shaping pump tracks around the world.

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What happens when trail work becomes more than just trail work?

In Volume 4, Issue 1, Alex Perales shares a deeply personal story about volunteer trail building, fatherhood, Type 1 diabetes, community, and finding healing in the woods one swing, one cut, and one cleared trail at a time.

This article goes far beyond bikes and dirt.

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