Welcome to the Official SMBA web site. SMBA was formed in 2008 by an avid group of cyclists with a common goal to improve and expand the network of trials in and around the Telluride, CO area. We are a non profit organization out to make our outdoors a better place for everyone.

Our mission: Maintain Existing Trails Establish Strategic Alliances & Relationships Plan & Develop New Trail Systems Protect Trail Access Educate Trail Users

Latest News:

12.24.09 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at SMBA!

Local Updates & Spring Planning

Galloping Goose at Lawson Hill:
Lead by the San Miguel County Open Space and Recreation Program, SMBA is supporting their quest for grant monies to connect the Galloping Goose Trail to the recently completed underpass at Society Turn. This additional trail, amounting to about one mile would include the construction of two bridges and become a critical connection between the Goose and all other local trail networks. It also provides a safe connection linking the ball field to the Mountain School, allowing for safe commute for the children.

Congressional Bill aimed at easier expansion of summer activities at ski areas:
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz testified before he U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands in Washington to tell members to back the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2009, or House Bill 2476, sponsored by Colorado's Rep. Diana DeGette. Katz argued that, "Ski areas are the perfect place to accommodate these large numbers of forest visitors, and not just in the winter. While ski areas inspire appreciation for the natural environment, they're also developed areas that are accessible and convenient for visitors." Lauren Glendenning - Vail Daily, Full Story

If the Bill is passed, it is hopeful for ski areas to further develop summer recreation such as mountain bike parks and alpine slides. A positive result being the use of existing infrastructure to accommodate a large number of forest visitors in a manageable way. Being that these ski resorts sit on highly disturbed areas of national forests, it makes ecological sense to develop these areas for summer uses, rather than impacting other areas of more untamed wilderness for mountain activities like downhill mountain biking. This in the long run keeps national forest trails outside the resort boundaries more secluded and peaceful for those that are "getting away from it all."

On the Boards for Spring 2010:
We have several projects in the works for next year. So many in fact we have created a new page to list them all out. Here is a brief overview of what is on tap for 2010:

Construction & Completion of the O'Rileys Trail

Connecting the Prospect and Village Trails with the Village Core

Mapping and signage in the Alta Lakes Basin

Planning and construction of Phase II of the Mountain Village Bike Park

Mill Creek Bridge - Re-visit/Re-design

Assisting the US Forest Service in local trail maintenance.

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