http://mountaintrails.org - Your nonmotorized trail advocate Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:07:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/volunteers-wanted-individuals-or-companies/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/volunteers-wanted-individuals-or-companies/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:27:52 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=1018 Our first event is fast approaching on August 3rd, we need individuals and/or organizations to help us out during these great community events. You many not know this, but the events we organize are some of the primary funding sources … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/volunteers-wanted-individuals-or-companies/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/partner-spotlight-newpark-resort-and-hotel/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/partner-spotlight-newpark-resort-and-hotel/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 13:17:06 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=1000 Newpark Resort & Hotel is proud be the official lodging partner of the Mountain Trails Foundation.  We extend our support to the athletes and participants. Not only will you find our accommodations near or at the race site, but you … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/partner-spotlight-newpark-resort-and-hotel/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/national-trails-day-trail-work/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/national-trails-day-trail-work/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:00 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=913 Mark your calendar and save-the-date “June 1st” to make sure you don’t miss out on the 21st annual celebration of National Trails Day!  At this year’s event we will be working on the PC Hill Trail. 8:00-8:30am:  Meet at PC … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/national-trails-day-trail-work/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/park-city-mountain-sports-club-trail-cleaning/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/park-city-mountain-sports-club-trail-cleaning/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 15:58:32 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=838   Huge thanks goes to the PCMSC, they cleaned a large portion of the Rail Trail along Silver Creek North of I-80.  Read Rob Tribal’s full report below.  15 eager Park City Mountain Sports Club members made a collective effort … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/park-city-mountain-sports-club-trail-cleaning/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/participate-in-our-events-and-youll-be-supporting-your-trails/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/participate-in-our-events-and-youll-be-supporting-your-trails/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:53:13 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=779 Registration is open for all Mountain Trails events right now – don’t delay and sign up for one today! Click Here (Search the name of the event – top right corner)    ]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/participate-in-our-events-and-youll-be-supporting-your-trails/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/so-whats-the-big-deal-muddy-trails/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/so-whats-the-big-deal-muddy-trails/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:16:08 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=655 There has been a lot of talk about Muddy-Trails this spring.  It has a lot to do with the fact that we all want to get outside and play, especially because our winter didn’t stack-up (pun intended) to our normal … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/so-whats-the-big-deal-muddy-trails/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/new-member-premiums-for-2013/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/new-member-premiums-for-2013/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:46:10 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=612 FEATURED PREMIUM – OUR 20th ANNIVERSARY CYCLING JERSEYS If you want yours today, it’s as easy as making a donation to the Mountain Trails Foundation of $125. As a matter of fact, you can do it by a simple CLICK … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/new-member-premiums-for-2013/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/its-2013-what-mountain-trails-events-will-you-be-doing/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/its-2013-what-mountain-trails-events-will-you-be-doing/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:14:03 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=571 It’s hard to believe, but another wonderful year in America’s best mountain-town has come and gone.  Welcome 2013! As we push off into the new year what are your goals, do a trail running race or maybe learn to Nordic … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/its-2013-what-mountain-trails-events-will-you-be-doing/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/wow-is-that-a-20th-anniversary-mtf-cycling-jersey/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/wow-is-that-a-20th-anniversary-mtf-cycling-jersey/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:00:50 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=516 Why yes…yes it is.  If you want yours today it’s as simple as making a donation to the Mountain Trails Foundation of $125. As a matter of fact, you can simply click here and do it now! This jersey is … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/wow-is-that-a-20th-anniversary-mtf-cycling-jersey/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/exploring-preferred-dog-days-in-round-valley/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/exploring-preferred-dog-days-in-round-valley/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:26:44 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=577 The idea is simple, go to an odd/even day schedule in the winter that would allow for no dogs every other day. Mountain Trails Foundation is simply throwing this idea out to get some feed back and data that we … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/exploring-preferred-dog-days-in-round-valley/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/536/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/536/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:12:24 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=536 Live PC Give PC for the Mountain Trails Foundation! “THANK YOU” From the bottom of our hearts, The Park City Foundation and our local nonprofit organizations thank you. By giving together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant community. Your … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/536/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/early-winter-snow-is-just-around-the-corner/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/early-winter-snow-is-just-around-the-corner/#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:01:06 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=512 Happy early winter to everyone.  This is always such a wonderful time to be using the trails in and around Park City, this year was no exception. A reminder to all that the wildlife are in migration mode….many sightings are … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/early-winter-snow-is-just-around-the-corner/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/pinecone-trial-gem-of-the-wasatch/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/pinecone-trial-gem-of-the-wasatch/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:02:01 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=472 New Trail Feature (July 2012):  Pinecone Trail So by now (if you are an avid trail user), it should be no secret that a new trail has opened in the Park City Trail System.  Not just any trail, but a … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/pinecone-trial-gem-of-the-wasatch/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/volunteer-for-mountain-trails/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/volunteer-for-mountain-trails/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 14:17:05 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=349 We are excited to announce our new Interactive Trail Map is up and running! Just a few of the features this new map offers: A trail “search” feature: this gives you the ability to enter a trail name or trailhead, … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/volunteer-for-mountain-trails/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/thank-you-park-city-lovers/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/thank-you-park-city-lovers/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:49:27 +0000 Ginger http://mountaintrails.org/?p=346 Park City used to be a silver mining town, but now it’s gold – mountain biking gold.  As you may have heard, the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) recently named the Park City area the world’s first Gold Level Ride Center.  For comparison purposes, that’s like SKI Magazine naming Deer Valley … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/thank-you-park-city-lovers/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/are-you-a-trail-user-be-a-member/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/are-you-a-trail-user-be-a-member/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:32:24 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=341 You would think that the membership depth of the Mountain Trails Foundation would be significant.  Unfortunately, if you look at the number of users (both winter and summer), you’ll see a significant gap between the two.  As a comparison, The … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/are-you-a-trail-user-be-a-member/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/the-2012-mtf-dates-are-set/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/the-2012-mtf-dates-are-set/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:40:59 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=315 Make plans, call a sitter, mark the calender…do what you have to and come out for an MTF event in 2012! 2012 Round Valley Roundup (Nordic Skiing) > January 28th, 2012 Park City Marathon (Multi-Surface Run) > August 18th, 2012 … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/the-2012-mtf-dates-are-set/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/pc-marathon-weekend-and-new-trail-celebration/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/pc-marathon-weekend-and-new-trail-celebration/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:10:45 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=290 2011 Park City Marathon First of all, thanks to all of you that participated and Volunteered in this years event!  Here is the link to our Park City Marathon Page ) > you can download results from a link at … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/pc-marathon-weekend-and-new-trail-celebration/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/trail-update-and-maps/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/trail-update-and-maps/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:42:24 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=267 Trail Update: Our very own Rick Fournier spent a lot of time in the field this week (as he always does – thanks Rick) and here are a few of his observation on trail status in the DV and PCMR … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/trail-update-and-maps/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/need-a-bike-need-to-sale-a-bike/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/need-a-bike-need-to-sale-a-bike/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 19:00:42 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=239 Spring, actually we should just start thinking about summer don’t you think, is still just a distant wish – but in the meantime, MTF wants you to be aware of a few things. Tomorrow:  Join Mountain Trails in celebrating the … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/need-a-bike-need-to-sale-a-bike/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/happy-sprinter/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/happy-sprinter/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:25:00 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=233 ..not quite spring and surely still hanging on firmly to winter, we present you with… “sprinter.”  We are happy to post some news here and update everyone on a few little things happening around our wonderful trail system here in … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/happy-sprinter/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/round-valley-thats-a-wrap/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/round-valley-thats-a-wrap/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:58:28 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=210 That’s a wrap for grooming. Thank you to everyone for another great winter trails season. We appreciate your support and  look forward to seeing you out on the trails this summer. Remember to refrain from using trails when they are … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/round-valley-thats-a-wrap/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/support-park-citys-students-run-with-ed/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/support-park-citys-students-run-with-ed/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:42:05 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=206 PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION Annual relay running event. Running with Ed is a 41-mile relay race with 10 race legs. The legs vary in length from 1 to 9 miles and use scenic roadways and trails throughout Park City. All … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/support-park-citys-students-run-with-ed/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/the-first-c-of-the-3-cs-is-for-clean/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/the-first-c-of-the-3-cs-is-for-clean/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:04:01 +0000 Jay http://mountaintrails.org/?p=192 This bag was literally only 100 feet from a trash can (in either direction), Putting the poop in a bag is nice, “if you actually throw it away.”  Lets not forget the 1st “C” of the 3 C’s.]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/the-first-c-of-the-3-cs-is-for-clean/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/new-kleen-kanteen-gift/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/new-kleen-kanteen-gift/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:44:35 +0000 smax http://www.mountaintrails.org/?p=183 Limited Edition! Become a Mountain Trails 2011 Foothill ($50+) member and receive a Mountain Trails logoed wide mouth, insulated, stainless steel, 16oz Klean Kanteen with 2 lids, the standard loop and café for drinking. Great for hot and cold beverages … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/new-kleen-kanteen-gift/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/177/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/177/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:38:56 +0000 smax http://www.mountaintrails.org/?p=177 There have been two mountain lion sightings over the past two weeks between Round Valley Express & Rademan Ridge near Cammy’s. Exercise caution when skiing or hiking in this area, go out with a buddy and keep your dog(s) on … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/177/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/first-annual-round-valley-roundup-nordic-ski-race/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/first-annual-round-valley-roundup-nordic-ski-race/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:19:36 +0000 Jay http://www.mountaintrails.org/?p=86 as reported by the Park Record Amid rough weather, 285 skiers get out and race at Roundup Christopher Kamrani, Of the Record staff > Posted: 02/22/2011 04:24:53 PM MST The weather could only be described as downright horrid. But amid the … more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/first-annual-round-valley-roundup-nordic-ski-race/feed/ 0 http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/voice-your-opinion-on-winter-trails/ http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/voice-your-opinion-on-winter-trails/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:54:32 +0000 smax http://www.mountaintrails.org/?p=14 Park City Municipal Corporation is asking trail users to provide input on the local winter trail system. Over the past several years, local entities have worked to provide additional opportunities for winter recreation outside of traditional alpine skiing. more →]]> http://mountaintrails.org/trail-post/voice-your-opinion-on-winter-trails/feed/ 0