Western Slope Mini-Documentary
It’s about what happens when a community decides to say “yes” to connection instead of scarcity.
It’s about what happens when a community decides to say “yes” to connection instead of scarcity.
What you’ll see in the documentary:
The Western Slope documentary isn’t about rocky trails.
It’s about what happens when a community decides to say “yes” to connection instead of scarcity.
Have you ever felt mountain biking was exclusive? Found trails that were either too technical or too hidden?
The Western Slope story flips that script.
What began as secretive rides past “Private Property” signs has morphed into something remarkable – a community treasure built on trust. Not through traditional development channels, but through a rare 20+ year partnership between passionate locals and Massanutten Resort that proves what collaboration can create.
This is what change looks like:
🚲A 70-year-old rider finding renewed joy on beginner trails alongside his granddaughter.
🍄🟫Parents discovering their child has “a whole different calming energy” in nature.
🏃♀️➡️Runners and bikers collaborating instead of competing for trail space.
⛏️Weekend warriors building skills areas on volunteer dig days.
The Western Slope proves that access creates advocates. And advocates create and grow partnerships.
The documentary captures this rare alchemy – when recreational trails become something more meaningful: the threads that weave a community together.
This matters because:
- Not all gathering places need walls and roofs.
- Not all community planning happens in government buildings.
- Not all community wealth shows up in property values.
Watch the film. Then, decide if you’re a consumer of trails or a creator of community.
The choice is yours.
