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SORBA Spring Summit


  • 349 Andante Lane Brevard, NC, 28712 United States (map)

Join SORBA’s volunteers, land managers, advocates, and members in Brevard, NC, for five days full of trail stewardship. Workshops, presentations, panels, networking, socials, bike riding, and lots of fun will be had by all. This year, we will focus on maintaining trails, funding mechanisms for maintenance, and providing a variety of experiences for your riders.

The Summit will begin on Thursday, May 8th with an opening social at The Hub. Friday and Saturday conference where we cover topics designed to inspire our volunteers and connect land managers to the mission of our organization. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Our Summit will be held at the Brevard Music Center, which is an incredible venue located on the edge of the Pisgah National Forest and near the Bracken Mountain Preserve Trailhead.

Don’t miss out on the first-ever WNC Bike Fest happening on Saturday, May 10th at Ecusta Brewing!

Thank you to Pisgah Area SORBA for being partners in hosting this year’s Summit!

Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday, May 7th

  • Trail Crew Leader Training Two-Day Course

  • Developing Thinking Sawyers Chainsaw Two-Day Course (Saw B)

Thurday, May 8th

  • Trail Crew Leader Training Day Two

  • Developing Thinking Sawyers Chainsaw Day Two (Saw B)

  • Opening Social at The Hub Pisgah

Friday, May 9th

  • SORBA Summit Day 1 Sessions

  • Volunteer of the Year Banquet

Saturday, May 10th

  • SORBA Summit Day 2 Sessions

  • SORBA Board of Directors Meeting

  • Trail Crew Leader Training Two-Day Course

  • Developing Thinking Sawyers Chainsaw Two-Day Course (Saw B)

  • WNC Bike Fest!

Sunday, May 11th

  • Trail Crew Leader Training Day Two

  • Developing Thinking Sawyers Chainsaw Day Two (Saw B)

Earlier Event: May 3
Women's Mountain Biking Day
Later Event: June 22
Jones Mill Hot Lap Race