As Pumped As Tires — Cranking Up Mountain Bike Excitement
Kevin O'Keefe
May 7, 2012
Spring fever is setting in here in the New River Gorge, and that means it’s time to get the chain oiled up on the bikes.
Premier Look — Mountain Biking At The Summit [Video]
Kevin O'Keefe
December 19, 2011
Check out this debut video of the mountain biking experience on Adventure Mountain at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
SummitCorps Trails Open For Business [Video]
Kevin O'Keefe
November 2, 2011
Throughout the month of July, nearly 1,500 Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow volunteers traveled to the New River Gorge for SummitCorps: The New River Experience.
How To Build A Lasting Mountain Biking Trail [VIDEO]
Kevin O'Keefe
October 4, 2011
You’ve heard about SummitCorps: The New River Experience. And by now, you may have even checked out the new trails which officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 7, 2011. If not, here is a recap. Throughout the
What You Should Know About Summit Trails
Kevin O'Keefe
September 28, 2011
While the Summit’s camping footprint won’t be as big as that of the jamboree’s old location at Fort A.P. Hill (1,270 acres compared to 5,000 acres), you should still bring your walking shoes. Not to worry, though, the Summit is
Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening Of SummitCorps Trail
Kevin O'Keefe
September 13, 2011
Get on your bikes, and throw on your hiking boots, because the Arrowhead Hike & Bike Trail is officially open. The National Park Service commemorated the official opening of the trail in Fayetteville, West Virginia, with a ribbon cutting ceremony
44 Miles Of Flags
Kevin O'Keefe
September 8, 2011
You’ve heard about SummitCorps. You’ve heard about the miles of hiking and biking trails constructed by the Order of the Arrow. But what was happening weeks before the Scouts even arrived? Well, there was plenty of topographic map analysis, grade
How Far Did You Travel To Get To SummitCorps?
Kevin O'Keefe
August 11, 2011
Thousands of Scouts traveled to the New River Gorge this summer to help build hiking and biking trails at SummitCorps: The New River Experience. They came from all over the country, and in one case, even farther. Let’s meet the
5 Things You Need To Know About MTB Trailbuilding
Kevin O'Keefe
August 2, 2011
Mountain bike trail crews work harder than me or you. Sorry, but it’s true. How do I know? Because I talked to Brent, the Area 2 Western Region Venturing president from Salt Lake City who was leading Trail Crew 2
Park Service Names Gorge Trail In Thanks To Arrowmen
Kevin O'Keefe
August 1, 2011
In the closing ceremony for week 4 of SummitCorps Friday, New River Gorge National River Superintendent Don Striker announced the name of the trail completed by the Order of the Arrow youth volunteers — the Arrowhead Hike and Bike Trail.