MTRA Winter Meeting 2026 Recap

Thanks to everyone who attended the General Meeting last night! We had a great turnout and lots of new members to welcome to MTRA. For those who couldn’t attend, here is a summary of the meeting.

Officer Elections

Held annual Officer Elections; current officers were re-elected as follows:

• Dave Clapp - President
• Ben Larson - Vice President
• Scott Hooks - Treasurer
• Kyle Muhr - Secretary

Group Rides

Members agreed to hold one Group Ride per month, starting in April. Dates and Ride Leaders to be determined and posted on social media. Members also agreed to hold one weekday evening ride (Thursday Night ride) per month, alternating 2 weeks from the Group Rides (e.g. Group Ride on the 1st and TNR on the 15th). At least one of the TNRs will be a Night Ride (make sure those headlights are working!). There will also be at least one Dual Sport/Adventure ride; date/time TBD.

Trail Work Days

MTRA Trail Boss will coordinate with BLM and USFS to determine dates and locations for work days to optimize participation and results needed by the agencies. Dates/times will be posted on social media.

Campouts

At least 2 Camp Out rides will be scheduled; one in June and one in August. Dates/Locations TBD (Uncompaghre and Vega areas?)

Adopt A Trail Signs

Signs for BLM trails will be posted at the Star Wars (Sarlaac), Windmill and Rampage trailheads. Signs for USFS trails are TBD depending on coordination with USFS.

Trail Development

MTRA will coordinate with BLM on inputs for possible new trail development at Bangs Canyon, Rabbit Valley and other areas in the Grand Valley.