Back in January, Truvativ swung through Bellingham, Washington
and witnessed the supreme creativity and perseverance a diverse group of trail
builder’s had. Committing yourself to months in the woods for a trail no one is
asking for is a special skill. It’s an unlearn-able and thankless task.
This edit is a little tribute to the calloused hands and
sore backs that make our trails a reality. These things don’t just happen. The
images shown here are from a nameless trail that is still under construction.
Consider this part one of two. Second edit will drop upon the trails
completion. We are as excited to see it as you are.
Photos : Adrian Marcoux
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The boulder was almost a deal breaker. It rolled onto an
access road from a cliff wall after night of heavy rains. There was no getting
around it. Move that earth or turn around.
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Turns out boulders are heavy. This took 6 dudes, the biggest
pry bar I’ve ever seen and tie-downs to get it off the road. No progress was
impeded this day.
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Supplies. Only the best.
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Straight to work. Cut and debarked beams are laid to span
the length of creek.
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Some proper craftsmanship happening here. This bridge will
stand the test of time.
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| Carhartt’s. Flannel. Cut hands. Official builder uniform. |
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Tools of the trade.
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Helping. Everyone says their dog is the best trail dog. Those
people haven’t meet Kira yet.
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The fuel.
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| The Food. |
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“Always be honest, always be courteous, and most importantly
once you start something don’t you ever stop until you’re finished.” - Daniel
DeLaVergne
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To the debarker.
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Nature’s fridge.
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The plans, the foundation and the people involved with this
project are beyond solid. Looking forward to ripping down this trail with it’s
creators some day. Thanks for letting us crash your trail day.
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