Join us for the first SBTS trail event of 2011, where we will be working on the spectacular North Yuba River Trail; a 17 mile riverfront singletrack that connects Downieville, Goodyears Bar and Indian Valley. We're calling the event a "Valentines Trail Daze", but really it's open to anyone, single or hitched, who wants to spend the day or weekend in Downieville getting dirty. Trail work will focus on widening tread, installing drains and cutting back overhanging brush. On Sunday there will be organized rides and hikes departing from town, so you can sample your handy work. Some complimentary accommodations at local inns have been secured for the first volunteers to sign up, so RSVP today! No experience necessary and all are welcome. Read More »
The weather looks to be cooperating and we are on for the December 11th Trail Daze, generously sponsored by Hangtown Electric and Hoppy Brewing.
Where to Meet: Yuba Expeditions bike shop in downtown Downieville We Provide: Bagels, sack lunch, tools, post-work fixin You Bring: Gloves, work boots/shoes, layers & backpack What Else: chili and dogs off the Hangtown Electric wiener machine and Hoppy Brew Weather: Looks sunny with a high of 55 degrees Need a Place To Stay? Try The Carriage House or the Riverside Inn
Join us for our first Trail Daze event of 2012, where we will be working in Downieville on the spectacular North Yuba Trail; a 17- mile singletrack trail that winds it's way through the heavily forested Yuba River Canyon and connects Downieville, Goodyears Bar and Indian Valley.
The focus of the trail work will be on tread widening, drainage construction, root wad removal, cutting out deadfall, and trimming back brush from the trail corridor. The work site will most likely be located between Downieville and Goodyears Bar, but is dependent upon Mother Nature and the snow load.
This event marks the 1- year anniversary of the "Official Grand Opening" for the North Yuba Trail and will be celebrated accordingly. For starters, our friends from Under Cover Ale Works in Blairsden CA will be providing the adult beverages. We look forward to hosting you in Downieville on April 7th.
Special thanks to Matt "Matty D" Dambrov from the Law Office of Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean. Matt and his company adopted the North Yuba Trail and are committed to supporting Trail Daze events and caring for the Downieville Trail System.
Sorry guys. This trail day is cancelled due to snow. Join us for our next trail day in December.
Lake Davis was "the" economic engine for the town of Portola, featuring world-class trout fishing in a serene and incredible high mountain setting. Fisherman from all over the west came in hopes of landing a Lake Davis trophy trout.
But, since the second poisoning of Lake Davis (for invasive Pike fish, by California Fish & Game), the town of Portola has struggled with it's identity and it's economy.
And the lake and surrounding area has gone under utilized by recreation enthusiasts. Read More »
Join us for our first Epic Weekend in Quincy, California on October 8th & 9th, where we will experience the Bucks Wilderness on foot, the Southpark Trail System on two wheels, and a refreshing and satisfying selection of cold beer at Pangaea.
Saturday will be a Trail Daze event and we'll be working on a section of the Pacific Crest Trail from Bucks Summit, heading north towards Spanish Peak. Work will focus on brushing, deadfall removal, tread widening and off-sloping, and the construction of rolling dips and drains. All fun stuff when you're doing it with fun people!
Sunday we'll ride and hike the Southpark Trail System, located just north of Quincy at the base of Mount Hough. Southpark offers miles of flowy wooded singletrack, with a sweet descent to Spanish Creek and the Cascades; a series of waterfalls that only a few of the gnarliest local kayakers have ever survived.
Join the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship for a volunteer trail workday on August 27th at the Bucks Creek Loop Trail. The work will focus on deadfall removal and general tread maintenance. The SBTS Trail Crew will also be working on installing a log stringer bridge.
Where to meet: Bucks Creek Trail head where the Bucks Lake road crosses Bucks Creek at 9:30. It’s about a 1.5-mile hike in to the stringer bridge site. We Provide: Bagels, sack lunch, tools, post-work fixins and beverages . You Bring: backpack, layers, hat/sunglasses, work gloves, and sunscreen.
Volunteer workdays are a great way to get out into the beautiful backcountry, suck down some fresh mountain air and perform some much needed restoration and repair to our trails. All are welcome with no experience necessary!
*Please also Save the Date and join us in celebration of National Public Lands Day and our Fall Mountain Epic in the Lakes Basin Recreation area on September 24-25, 2011 at 9:30am.
We're headed downstream in search of snow-free landscapes, and hopefully some warmer temperatures, to work on the Feather Falls Trail near Oroville. On June 11th we'll be partnering up with the Feather River Ranger District and Chico Area Trail Stewardship to help restore the tread on this high-use trail. Read More »
Join us for our annual Holiday Party and Trail Daze event in (hopefully sunny and warm) Downieville on December 3rd. We'll be working on the North Yuba Trail, located between Downieville and Indian Valley. Work will focus on tread widening, some minor rock blasting, deadfall removal and removing brush from the trail corridor. For those volunteers wanting to ride bicycles to the work area, we’ll have tools and trail guidance available on site, making your day easy breezy.
We’ll follow up trail work with a holiday feast, complete with a selection of seasonal micro-brews and hot adult beverages. On Sunday we ride and hike, or maybe both depending on the route. The distance is to be determined by individuals Read More »
Join us for our annual "Back to Hell" Halloween Celebration and Trail Daze event in Downieville on October 29th, which is shaping up to be quite an eventful and amusing weekend. Beyond the usual trail work with all the fixins, Wayno (Downieville Cruise Director) has organized us a day of competition- surely for his own enjoyment. The competition is based upon a points system, which rewards participants for trail work, acts of stewardship, creativity and skill, and tolerating an angry, cigar-smoking clown.
Here is the outline for the Back to Hell competition, hosted and judged by everyone’s favorite clown. Points will be awarded for the following acts and feats: Read More »
But, since the second poisoning of Lake Davis (for invasive Pike fish, by California Fish & Game), the town of Portola has struggled with it's identity and it's economy.
And the lake and surrounding area has gone under utilized by recreation enthusiasts. 
Join us for our annual Holiday Party and Trail Daze event in (hopefully sunny and warm) Downieville on December 3rd. We'll be working on the North Yuba Trail, located between Downieville and Indian Valley. Work will focus on tread widening, some minor rock blasting, deadfall removal and removing brush from the trail corridor. For those volunteers wanting to ride bicycles to the work area, we’ll have tools and trail guidance available on site, making your day easy breezy.
