Trail work isn’t glamorous — it’s sweaty, gritty, and deeply satisfying. The REI Omaha team knows that every hour spent directly impacts the rider, hiker, or runner who hits that trail.

Trail professionals, park leaders, and community members from across Nebraska came together for the 2025 THOR–IMBA Trail Care School.

What a weekend! THOR’s booth at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo was packed from start to finish—over 300 kids and families got fitted with helmets, hopped on bikes, and rode our All-Skills Track with smiles that stretched for miles.

Executive Director Community Updates: The goals are clear: Outside for all, movement in nature for everyone, common ground for our communities.

The finished reroute delivers exactly what riders love — a fun, flowy trail experience with minimal pedaling, smooth sight lines, and wide, gentle berms. Designed to meet trail industry best practices, it’s welcoming for new riders while still keeping things exciting for seasoned enthusiasts.

Meet the man behind Manawa! Todd Grassman is putting in big hours to keep this beginner-friendly trail alive and fun for everyone.

Why you’ll love volunteering: It’s the ultimate win-win—you help others while gaining something for yourself. You meet new people, build friendships, and pick up new skills.

Our trail crew is hard at it in Black Elk-Neihardt Park, shaping 1,500 feet of new flow on the Prairie Downhill reroute. Their expertise keeps trails fun, sustainable, and race-ready — all for the community to enjoy.

For Howard Shear, retirement wasn’t about slowing down — it was about giving back. After a 42-year career, he found new purpose with THOR, pouring his love of mountain biking and the outdoors into the trails that inspire him.

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand new event from Trails Have Our Respect (THOR) — the Good Vibes Ride, happening Sunday, September 28, from 12–5 PM at Platte River State Park.