Three Cheers for MBOSC's Top 11 Volunteers!

MBOSC's trail season is June-June each year. During this time we host over 500 unique volunteers out on the trail, and we have the pleasure of being joined by some pretty special individuals. We wanted to give a shoutout to our top eleven volunteers from our most recent season, who each worked over fifty hours on the trail and at MBOSC events. We asked them why they dedicate so much time volunteering with MBOSC, and we are proud to share their responses with you. The next time you see these folks, please give them a high-five and thank you for helping make Santa Cruz a better place! If you're inspired by these amazing volunteers, help us build more trails in Santa Cruz by supporting our Ante Up for Trails campaign! For every $5 you pitch in, you'll be entered into a drawing to win an Ibis Cycles model of your choice! CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW!

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Chris Walters

Volunteered 120 Hours

"I volunteer to give back to the trails that I enjoy so much. I volunteer because MBOSC is a great organization, with awesome staff and tons of incredible volunteers. I volunteer to get more trails approved, for mountain bikes, in Santa Cruz County."

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Tom Wilson

Volunteered 118 Hours

"I am very fortunate to work and play with a group of bright energetic people that are passionate about mountain biking and sustainable trail building throughout the Central Coast. I am reminded daily of the talent level that the MBOSC Board and employees possess."

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Dimitry Struve

Volunteered 60 Hours

"I volunteer because the trails that I love here in Santa Cruz don’t build themselves, and I keep doing it because of the great people I’ve met and the fun I have."

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Jason Strnad

Volunteered 58 Hours

"I love working with the MBOSC crew because it's a class act, professional organization that: works hard, does the boring/frustrating/tedious stuff, and most of all gets shit done."

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Mark Davidson

Volunteered 56 Hours

“I volunteer for MBOSC because I believe in their mission and I love to work with others who have similar beliefs”

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Andrea Lee

Volunteered 55 Hours

"I can't think of any other organization in the SF/Monterey Bay region that has been able to accomplish half as much work for trails as MBOSC has been able to with so many different land managers. Plus, I'll help build anything Drew designs - trails that are visually interesting, fun to ride, and ecologically sound."

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Zach Kelly

Volunteered 55 Hours

"I've been volunteering for MBOSC for the last 4 years. There's just something about giving back to the trails and to the area I love in a unique way that I really enjoy. Not to mention, the majority of my closest friends have been made because of this group—which I think is something special I couldn't have gotten without being involved."

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Christine Weir

Volunteered 54 Hours

"I volunteer with MBOSC because my friends are there, it's outside, and lunch is provided."

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Emma Kelsey

Volunteered 54 Hours

"With my partner Rhett's encouragement, I first got involved with MBOSC as a way to get outside, learn about trail building, and be part of an awesome Santa Cruz community. Five years later, those same things are still what keeps me coming back for more!"

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SeanPaul Laselle

Volunteered 52 Hours

"I volunteer with MBOSC because of Rhett and Emma Kelsey's enthusiasm for mountain biking. I stayed because the feeling of getting stuff done and actually moving the needle on issues that are important to me feels awesome!"

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Molly Bauer

Volunteered 52 Hours

"I volunteer with MBOSC because I like to ride bikes on rad trails, and those trails wouldn’t exist without people who get work done!"

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If you're inspired by these amazing volunteers, help us build more trails in Santa Cruz by supporting our Ante Up for Trails campaign! For every $5 you pitch in, you'll be entered into a drawing to win an Ibis Cycles model of your choice! CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW!