Trailstamps Newsletter 8-12-25

The Trailstamps Newsletter

News stories based on Adventure Sports like mountain biking, UTV riding, wake surfing, skiing, snowboarding and recreation at Lake Powell

August 12, 2025

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1. The Story Behind 'Hardline', Sedona's Hardest Legal Mountain Bike TrailThe article details the challenging process of building and sanctioning 'Hardline', a steep and technical new trail in Sedona, Arizona, pushing the limits for advanced riders on Forest Service land.Link: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-the-story-behind-hardline-sedonas-hardest-legal-trail.html

2. Increasing Crowds Cause Conflicts on Santa Fe Mountain Bike TrailsIn New Mexico's Santa Fe area, rising numbers of mountain bikers, hikers, and off-leash dogs are leading to trail conflicts.Link: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/increasing-crowds-of-bikers-hikers-and-off-leash-dogs-are-creating-conflicts-on-the-trails/article_cd3e223d-9152-5ad9-baf5-40cf8defd32a.html

3. Man Airlifted After Serious UTV Crash on Summit Mountain in Iron County, UtahA rider sustained serious injuries in a UTV rollover on rugged terrain near Summit Mountain, requiring an airlift rescue.Link: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/man-airlifted-with-serious-injuries-after-crashing-on-summit-mountain-in-iron-county/article_bcd16ba4-5d16-48cd-9e41-3c266ae48957.html

4. Parowan UTV Crash Results in Serious Head Injuries for Rider in UtahAn early morning UTV accident in Parowan, Utah, sent a rider to the hospital via Life Flight with severe head trauma.Link: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/parowan-crash-sends-atv-rider-to-hospital-with-serious-head-injuries-deputies-say/article_c98dfde2-4d48-4f58-b93c-8560d4805511.html

5. 77-Year-Old Arizona Man Found Dead on Boat at Lake PowellBoaters discovered the body of Bruce Wayne Brinkley, a 77-year-old man from Globe, Arizona, alone on his anchored vessel near Bullfrog Marina in Lake Powell, with investigations ongoing into the cause.Link: https://www.cedarcityutah.com/news/77-year-old-man-found-dead-on-lake-powell/article_68f25692-24a1-529c-87fe-a300b30d4b7b.html

6. Aletha Ostgaard Dominates Garbanzo DH at Crankworx Whistler 2025Aletha Ostgaard claimed victory in the women's category with a time of 14:05.149, followed closely by Georgia Astle this year at Crankworx Whistler.Link: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/final-results-garbanzo-dh-crankworx-whistler-2025.html

7. Elliot Jamieson Wins Canadian Open Enduro at Crankworx Whistler 2025Elliot Jamieson topped the men's enduro podium with a total time of 33:39.2, edging out WeiTien Ho by just 0.9 seconds in a highly competitive Men's field at Crankworx Whistler.Link: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/live-timing-canadian-open-enduro-crankworx-whistler-2025.html