Why Trail Builder Magazine?

Mountain biking celebrates its top riders, influencers, and brands (and rightly so!). We believe that trail builders, the unsung heroes, are integral to mountain biking.

Through Trail Builder Mag, we are creating a platform to inspire, inform, and connect together around the common goal of building, maintaining, and advocating for more trails.

  • We have a lot to celebrate and many stories to share. Trail builders are doing amazing work all over the world!

  • Trail builders can be found in all types of climates, from lush rain forests to arid deserts. Let’s share best practices, tips, ideas, and more as we have much to learn from one another.

  • This will be a platform to connect together individuals, non-profit trail building organizations, for-profit trail building companies, bike brands, and more.

Those behind the scenes making Trail Builder Mag happen.

  • Sean Benesh

    FOUNDER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

    Sean launched Trail Builder Mag in 2022. On top of running the magazine and Loam Coffee, he also spends time in the classroom as a digital media and communications instructor at Warner Pacific University.

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  • Melanie MacDowell

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Melanie is a recovering "roadie" turned mountain/gravel rider. She is a marketing specialist who loves hands-on creativity and DIY projects.

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  • Emily Williams

    EDITOR

    Emily Williams started riding mountain bikes about a decade ago in Central Oregon. The time spent with friends out in the woods was what made her fall in love with mountain biking. Emily’s background is in youth development and sports management. Currently, she is the Director of Operations for a local nonprofit soccer club.

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If you want to contribute articles to Trail Builder Mag, our content is community-generated. It’s written by you and for you. You have ideas to share, and we want to hear them. Amazing stories are happening all around you; this is your platform to share.