A Letter from the Editor: Why I’m Asking You to Subscribe
When I first started Trail Builder Magazine, the vision was simple: create a platform where the people shaping our trails could finally have their stories told. Riders, racers, and brands have always had a voice in mountain biking, but trail builders, the ones in the dirt, behind the tools, rarely did. That’s the gap this magazine was born to fill.
Every issue, every article, and every photo we publish is rooted in that mission: to inform, inspire, and connect trail builders across the world. But here’s the truth: Trail Builder Magazine is still young, and we’re building this together as we go. For the magazine to grow, for us to keep telling these stories, we need your help.
When you subscribe, it’s more than receiving a magazine in the mail or on your screen. You’re investing in the platform itself. Your subscription directly expands our budget so we can create more online content, cover more stories, and keep shining a light on the unsung heroes of this industry.
There’s also a practical side. Subscribers get access to industry discounts, and if you use them, you’ll likely cover the cost of your subscription in savings alone. On top of that, we’ll be starting monthly online meetups. These are spaces where builders, advocates, and riders can connect and share ideas.
I know there are countless demands on your time and money. But if you believe, like I do, that trail builders deserve a voice, that our work should be documented, celebrated, and supported, then I’m asking you to join us.
This isn’t just about a print or digital magazine. It’s about building a platform that elevates our community and creates lasting impact.
So here’s my invitation: join us as a subscriber. Be part of this growing story. Together, we can build something that lasts.
Sean Benesh
Sean is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Trail Builder Mag. He is also the Communications Director for the Northwest Trail Alliance in Portland, Oregon. Sean also spends time in the classroom as a digital media instructor at Warner Pacific University.
Email: sean@trailbuildermag.com
Instagram: @seanbenesh
