Advocacy Archives - Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates

COS eMTB Pilot ON HOLD – MWTA statement

MedWheel comment on horse poop (yes, really)

Med Wheel letter to Manitou Springs City Council about Sheep Mountain

eBike use on US Forest Service trails – Public Input Requested

COS Ballot Measures – 2B & 2C, transfer of parkland to private entities

MedWheel statement about eBike use on trails in COS Parks property

Trail sharing etiquette video

MWTA e-bike survey

Austin Bluffs Master Plan

MWTA Communications Survey

4:00 pm: Monument Meltdown featuring Subcaste Sound and Light

6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Board Meeting

5:30 pm: Do Good Drinking - in Monument

6:00 pm: Holiday Sweater Contest with RMFI and Blackpackers - a LNT event

12:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Advocacy Committee Meeting

6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Trail Committee Meeting

6:00 pm: MWTA Finance Committee

6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Communications Committee Meeting

6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Social/Events Committee Meeting

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:June 3, 2021
Post category:Advocacy Trail News

In October 2019, Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MWTA) conducted a survey regarding the community’s views on eMTB use on Colorado Springs Parks trails, specifically soft surface (singletrack) trails. Based on…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Advocacy

A recent Gazette article once again raised the topic of horse, erm, biological waste on trails. It followed a discussion about the topic raised by a member of the TOPS…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:February 20, 2021
Post category:Advocacy Communication Trail News Trail Projects

MWTA statement on the proposal to build sheep mountain trail. If you live in Manitou, or if you visit Manitou and spend money while there, please share your thoughts on…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 26, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Trail News US Forest Service

The U.S. Forest Service has released proposed revised directives on eMTB management on USFS land, and is accepting public input until Oct 26. In summary, this document: re-iterates the existing…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 16, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Uncategorized

There are two Colorado Springs questions on the November ballot (Colorado Springs residents only) pertaining to the transfer or sale of Park land from public ownership to private entities. These…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 15, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Trail News Uncategorized

Electric bike (eBikes) and mountain bikes (eMTBs) have become commonplace around the world and in Colorado Springs. In 2018, after significant urging from MWTA to establish a policy about eBikes,…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:May 8, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Trail News Uncategorized

You're doing it right!! We are unbelievably lucky to live in the shadows of Pikes Peak, with amazing access to trails. While some trails work better with a single-direction, single-use…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:February 25, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Uncategorized

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates is conducting a survey of trail users about e-bikes. Here is a link to our survey - please complete it and encourage other trail users to…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:November 26, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Featured Trail News Uncategorized

On Nov 7th 2019, COS Parks staff and Timberline consultants hosted the 3rd and final open house for the Austin Bluffs Open Space (ABOS) master plan. The meeting was held…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 11, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Newsletters Trail News

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates are overhauling our communications processes, to better meet the needs trail users in the Pikes Peak region. Our newly formed Communications Committee wants to…

3 4:00 pm: Monument Meltdown featuring Subcaste Sound and Light December 3, 2021 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm Trails End - Monument 252 Front St Monument , co 80132 United States This is the event you've been waiting for! Our friends at Subcaste Sound and Light will be performing at Trails End Taproom in Monument as part of the Trails End Christmas market. Subcaste Sound is a subversive Hi-Fi art reinforcement and sound installation experience, known across Colorado for their high quality, remarkably resonant custom constructed sound system (can you feel the BASS?). Subcaste features returning MWTA favorite Chazzie 1 Love with smooth reggae sounds starting at 4pm. Live music at 5:30 followed by more funk house and more from DJs Wise and Takaya to get your groove on. The event will be accompanied by video art & shadowbox, plus pyrotechnics from the never-before seen Hydraconflagulators. The Meltdown also includes curated & performance art by Spica. DRESS FOR THE WEATHER at this outdoor dance party slash Christmas market This IndyGive! event is also in partnership with TriLakes Cares and will feature our friends from the Woodmoor nordic center. Free for all to attend, please come say hello! Read more

7 6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Board Meeting December 7, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Are you ready to help steer the ship as a board member of MWTA? email us info@medwheel.org if so! Here are our guidelines to join as a volunteer. Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates seek passionate trail users of any ability to join our team! All styles of riding as well as non-riders who share a passion for our mission are welcome. MWTA works with a committee structure: Most committees meet once a month, with tasks completed between meetings as your schedule allows. We need help with all our committees. We’re particularly seeking these competencies & experience: Grantwritng, Fundraising Branded material (swag) management Graphic Design Event Management Social media content curation Newsletter Crew leading & training Trail building & design Photography & video production Nonprofit/volunteer/leadership Project management Connections to current or future partner organizations: - User groups (especially hiking & trail running) - Friends groups - groups that care for city, county, regional & state parks - Riding groups & Clubs - Schools - Military - Faith-based orgs - Diversity focused org - Land managers, CSU To join our board - contact us to find the best committee for you, and join as a volunteer for 3 months. After that time you may apply to join the board. All board members sign an agreement with MWTA that outlines expectations for board members AND the organization. MWTA is committed to providing great volunteer experiences in accordance with our diversity and non-discrimination policy. Hit us at info@medwheel.org for more info about any MWTA volunteer role. Read more

8 5:30 pm: Do Good Drinking - in Monument December 8, 2021 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Pikes Peak Brewing - Monument Location 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Monument , Co 80132 usa Meet & Greet! Learn about five great Give! non profits who work in northern El Paso County. Join Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates and our partners: Tri Lakes Cares, Paws n Hooves, Trails and Open Space Coalition, Wild Blue Cats. Great beer on tap by Pikes Peak Brewing. Door prizes available to donors in addition to Give! rewards. Read more

9 6:00 pm: Holiday Sweater Contest with RMFI and Blackpackers - a LNT event December 9, 2021 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm OCC Brewing 2316 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, co 80904 A holiday sweater party has become a Give! tradition, and this year we're happy to be partnering with Rocky Mountain Field Institute and Colorado Blackpackers for another round of holiday hijinx. The Sweater Contest will take place at OCC brewing and will be judged on December 9th from 6-8pm. The contest includes 5 categories: 1. Best Overall Sweater 2. Most Creative Sweater 3. Funniest Sweater 4. Best Couple/Ensemble Sweaters 5. Best Outdoor-Themed Sweater Prior to the event, participants may take an Instagram photo of themselves demonstrating one of seven (or all seven!) Leave No Trace principles wearing their best holiday sweater. For each photo taken (up to seven), participants will be entered into an additional prize drawing - one photo equals one entry! When submitting your Leave No Trace photos on social media, please tag all 3 organizations (RMFI, Blackpackers and MWTA) and ensure that your account is public so that we can see them. All winners will be announced on December 9 and you must be present to win! Here is a link with more information about the event. All Give! events are free to attend. Read more

15 12:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Advocacy Committee Meeting December 15, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Got what it takes to join our team? Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates seek passionate trail users of any ability to join our volunteer committees! All styles of riding as well as non-riders who share a passion for trails are welcome. Most committees meet once a month, with tasks completed between meeting as your schedule allows. We need your help with all our committees: Trails, Advocacy, Communications, Events/Membership, and our Board of Directors. We’re particularly seeking these competencies & experience: Grantwritng, Fundraising Branded material (swag) management Graphic Design Event Management Social media content curation Newsletter Crew leading & training Trail building & design Photography & video production Nonprofit/volunteer/leadership Project management Connections to current or future partner organizations: - User groups (especially hiking & trail running) - Friends groups - groups that care for city, county, regional & state parks - Riding groups & Clubs - Schools - Military - Faith-based orgs - Diversity focused org - Land managers, CSU To join our board - contact us to find the best committee for you, and join as a volunteer for 3 months. After that time you may apply to join the board. All board members sign an agreement with MWTA that outlines expectations for board members AND the organization. MWTA is committed to providing great volunteer experiences in accordance with our diversity and non-discrimination policy. Hit us at info@medwheel.org for more info about any MWTA volunteer role. Read more

20 6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Trail Committee Meeting December 20, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Got what it takes to join our team? Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates seek passionate trail users of any ability to join our volunteer committees! All styles of riding as well as non-riders who share a passion for trails are welcome. Most committees meet once a month, with tasks completed between meeting as your schedule allows. We need your help with all our committees: Trails, Advocacy, Communications, Events/Membership, and our Board of Directors. We’re particularly seeking these competencies & experience: Grantwritng, Fundraising Branded material (swag) management Graphic Design Event Management Social media content curation Newsletter Crew leading & training Trail building & design Photography & video production Nonprofit/volunteer/leadership Project management Connections to current or future partner organizations: - User groups (especially hiking & trail running) - Friends groups - groups that care for city, county, regional & state parks - Riding groups & Clubs - Schools - Military - Faith-based orgs - Diversity focused org - Land managers, CSU To join our board - contact us to find the best committee for you, and join as a volunteer for 3 months. After that time you may apply to join the board. All board members sign an agreement with MWTA that outlines expectations for board members AND the organization. MWTA is committed to providing great volunteer experiences in accordance with our diversity and non-discrimination policy. Hit us at info@medwheel.org for more info about any MWTA volunteer role. Read more

21 6:00 pm: MWTA Finance Committee December 21, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Got what it takes to join our team? Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates seek passionate trail users of any ability to join our volunteer committees! All styles of riding as well as non-riders who share a passion for trails are welcome. Most committees meet once a month, with tasks completed between meeting as your schedule allows. We need your help with all our committees: Trails, Advocacy, Communications, Events/Membership, and our Board of Directors. We’re particularly seeking these competencies & experience: Grantwritng, Fundraising Branded material (swag) management Graphic Design Event Management Social media content curation Newsletter Crew leading & training Trail building & design Photography & video production Nonprofit/volunteer/leadership Project management Connections to current or future partner organizations: - User groups (especially hiking & trail running) - Friends groups - groups that care for city, county, regional & state parks - Riding groups & Clubs - Schools - Military - Faith-based orgs - Diversity focused org - Land managers, CSU To join our board - contact us to find the best committee for you, and join as a volunteer for 3 months. After that time you may apply to join the board. All board members sign an agreement with MWTA that outlines expectations for board members AND the organization. MWTA is committed to providing great volunteer experiences in accordance with our diversity and non-discrimination policy. Hit us at info@medwheel.org for more info about any MWTA volunteer role. Read more

22 6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Communications Committee Meeting December 22, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Got what it takes to join our team? Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates seek passionate trail users of any ability to join our volunteer committees! All styles of riding as well as non-riders who share a passion for trails are welcome. Most committees meet once a month, with tasks completed between meeting as your schedule allows. We need your help with all our committees: Trails, Advocacy, Communications, Events/Membership, and our Board of Directors. We’re particularly seeking these competencies & experience: Grantwritng, Fundraising Branded material (swag) management Graphic Design Event Management Social media content curation Newsletter Crew leading & training Trail building & design Photography & video production Nonprofit/volunteer/leadership Project management Connections to current or future partner organizations: - User groups (especially hiking & trail running) - Friends groups - groups that care for city, county, regional & state parks - Riding groups & Clubs - Schools - Military - Faith-based orgs - Diversity focused org - Land managers, CSU To join our board - contact us to find the best committee for you, and join as a volunteer for 3 months. After that time you may apply to join the board. All board members sign an agreement with MWTA that outlines expectations for board members AND the organization. MWTA is committed to providing great volunteer experiences in accordance with our diversity and non-discrimination policy. Hit us at info@medwheel.org for more info about any MWTA volunteer role. Read more

28 6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Social/Events Committee Meeting December 28, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Got what it takes to join our team? Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates seek passionate trail users of any ability to join our volunteer committees! All styles of riding as well as non-riders who share a passion for trails are welcome. Most committees meet once a month, with tasks completed between meeting as your schedule allows. We need your help with all our committees: Trails, Advocacy, Communications, Events/Membership, and our Board of Directors. We’re particularly seeking these competencies & experience: Grantwritng, Fundraising Branded material (swag) management Graphic Design Event Management Social media content curation Newsletter Crew leading & training Trail building & design Photography & video production Nonprofit/volunteer/leadership Project management Connections to current or future partner organizations: - User groups (especially hiking & trail running) - Friends groups - groups that care for city, county, regional & state parks - Riding groups & Clubs - Schools - Military - Faith-based orgs - Diversity focused org - Land managers, CSU To join our board - contact us to find the best committee for you, and join as a volunteer for 3 months. After that time you may apply to join the board. All board members sign an agreement with MWTA that outlines expectations for board members AND the organization. MWTA is committed to providing great volunteer experiences in accordance with our diversity and non-discrimination policy. Hit us at info@medwheel.org for more info about any MWTA volunteer role. Read more