Trail Builder Magazine Releases Volume 4, Issue 1
I am stoked to share that the latest issue of Trail Builder Magazine has officially arrived.
Volume 4, Issue 1 Continues the Mission of Trail Builder Magazine
Volume 4, Issue 1 continues our mission to inspire, inform, and connect trail builders around the world around the common goal of building, maintaining, and advocating for more trails. What started as an idea to create a voice for trail builders has grown into something much larger: a global community of volunteers, professional builders, advocates, riders, nonprofit organizations, and industry leaders who believe trails matter.
This new issue reflects the growing momentum happening throughout the trail building world right now.
Featured Trail Building Stories and Industry Conversations
Inside Volume 4, Issue 1, you’ll find a mix of trail culture, professional insight, storytelling, and practical knowledge from people shaping trails and communities across the globe. From conversations with high-profile builders and riders like Mark Matthews and Niels Bensink to deeper discussions surrounding advocacy, community impact, and the future of trail development, this issue highlights the many directions trail building continues to evolve.
Why Trail Builders Matter to the Mountain Bike Community
At its core, Trail Builder Magazine exists because trail builders are often the unsung heroes of mountain biking and outdoor recreation. While much of the outdoor industry focuses on athletes, events, and products, the trails themselves begin with people willing to dig, shape, maintain, organize, advocate, and care deeply about the places we ride.
I am encouraged by the momentum surrounding trail building worldwide. Every issue reminds me how many passionate people are out there doing meaningful work in their communities. This magazine has always been about giving those people a platform and helping connect the broader trail building community together.
Where to Read Trail Builder Magazine Volume 4, Issue 1
Volume 4, Issue 1 is available now in both print and digital formats.
Trail Builder Magazine is an independent media platform dedicated to telling the stories of trail builders and the communities connected to trails worldwide. Through print magazines, digital media, interviews, educational content, and storytelling, Trail Builder Mag aims to inspire, inform, and connect the global trail building community.
Sean is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Trail Builder Mag, a digital media instructor, and the Communications Director for the Northwest Trail Alliance in Portland, Oregon. Email: sean@trailbuildermag.com
