Kitsuma Tread work With TREK Asheville
Sun, Sep 15
|Old Fort
Kitsuma is a well loved downhill trail. If you've been in pisgah, there's a great chance you've heard of Kitsuma! Trek has partnered with G5 to take care of some hard wearing sections of trail tread! Trek Asheville Tee Shirt, Waterbottle & coupon swag bag for all volunteers!
Time & Location
Sep 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Old Fort, 2415 State Rd 1400, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA
Guests
About the event
Kitsuma is one of the most loved in Pisgah! Fast and challenging trail with just enough tech, all on one of the longest vertical descents in the area( full Heartbreak being the longest!) People come from far and wide to SHRED this favorite. We're pumped to get out there together!
Kitsuma's steepness, the thing that makes it so many riders' favorite thriller also makes it one of the most chalenging to maintain, but with your help we're up to the challenge! Join Trek Asheville and the crew to use digging and rock tools to clear out drains, rock armor and harden the tread surface in key areas to help mitigate braking bumps and reduce erosion to help ensure this trail stays ra for a long time!
Trek Asheville will be on trail Knockin' it out with us! Come for freebies, trail fixing good feels, stoke and FUN.
Did you know Trek Asheville offers 1 day turn around on service for all makes of bike? Ask us how we know! They also offer full service suspension service!
Come for the Tee Shirt Waterbottle & coupon swag bag, Stay for the friends!
No experience nesecary
We provide tools and training on site
Meet at the Old Fort Picnic Area at the bottom of Kitsuma.
Be sure to bring your favorite gear, plenty of snacks and water, high tops, eye protection, long pants, leather gloves and whatever else you need to stay comfortable for a great 5+ hour day in the mountains
Difficulty rating: 4/5 1.5+ mile hike each way, use of digging tools, rock work