TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Collaboration between PORCA (Pemberton Off Road Cycling Association) and the PVTA (Pemberton Valley Trails Association) is not only mutually beneficial but essential for the sustainable growth and maintenance of trails in Pemberton.
Both organizations share a common goal of enhancing the trail experience and fostering a connected and thriving community.
Here are some points highlighting the benefits of working together:
1. Synergy in Mission: While PORCA focuses specifically on serving the mountain biking community, PVTA caters to various user groups. However, our missions intersect in the upkeep and advocacy for trails. By aligning efforts, resources, and expertise, both organizations can amplify our impact on trail development, maintenance, and advocacy, benefiting all user groups.
2. Strength in Numbers: Combining memberships under PORCA to include PVTA membership streamlines the support base for trail-related initiatives. This consolidated membership demonstrates a unified front, strengthening the voice for trail advocacy and providing financial support for maintenance and development projects.
3. Comprehensive Trail Management: Collaboration enables a holistic approach to trail stewardship. While PORCA contributes funds and volunteer efforts specifically aimed at mountain biking trails, PVTA's broader focus allows for comprehensive trail management, benefiting all trail users. This approach ensures trails are well-maintained and cater to the diverse needs of the community.
4. Community Building: PORCA's events, originally designed to raise funds for trail projects, not only support maintenance efforts but also foster a strong sense of community among mountain biking enthusiasts. This sense of belonging and shared purpose can further encourage volunteerism and active participation in trail-related activities, benefitting both organizations.
5. Advocacy and Partnerships: Through collaboration, PORCA and PVTA can present a unified front in advocating for trail access, funding, and development from local authorities or external organizations. Partnerships and joint advocacy efforts can yield more significant results and support for trail-related initiatives.
6. Long-Term Sustainability: Working together ensures the sustainability of trails and their enjoyment for current and future generations. Collaborative efforts can establish long-term plans for trail maintenance, reducing the risk of neglect and ensuring trails remain a valued asset for the community.
The collaboration between PORCA and PVTA not only serves the immediate interests of mountain bikers but also promotes the overall well-being of the entire trail system in Pemberton. By combining forces, both organizations can achieve greater effectiveness in our respective missions while contributing to the shared goal of creating and maintaining excellent trails for everyone.
Get your hands Dirty
We are busy planning what is sure to be another amazing year of biking in Pemberton.
Check out our events calendar for upcoming volunteer trail maintenance events.
Trailforks Volunteer Work Report
Our March Maintenance Madness was such a great success, and it really helped us map the magic of the Pemberton trail fairies. Please continue to report your hours and maybe some more delights will find their way to you!
Continue as normal with posts to the Bike Pemberton Facebook Group — raking buff trails, clearing downed trees, cutting back overgrowth, and engineering genius drainage methods. When you’re done, record your efforts in a Trailforks Volunteer Work Report.
Not only do the Trailforks Work Reports get you recognition for your work, it’s also a great tool for trail groups to see which trails are receiving work and which ones need a little love. This helps plan future trail days and provides a way for us to prove our volunteer capacity for future trail grants.
*** You do not need the Trailforks Pro membership to participate, trail work reports can be created with the free version, the basic Trailforks also allows one free area which could be the Pemberton trail area.
How to Submit a Report:
We are going to use Indy 500 as an example
Click on the trail on Trailforks and click on the Indy 500 name when it comes up at the bottom of the screen.
Click on reports button at bottom of screen.
Push on the plus button at top right-hand corner to create a new volunteer trail report.
Click on “work report” button to add volunteer hours worked.
Add number of volunteer hours and push done button.
Add a picture and description of trail work completed and trail condition status update if required, push submit in the top right-hand corner to finish the report.
