Building Trails, Building Community: Backslope Tools + Vermont Mountain Bike Association
At Backslope Tools, our mission has always been about more than making rugged, pro-grade tools. It’s about building connections—between people, trails, and communities. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership with the Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA), an organization that has been at the heart of stewarding and expanding access to trails across the Green Mountain State.
For more than two decades, VMBA has been uniting local chapters, volunteers, and riders around a shared vision: trails that bring people together and showcase the natural beauty of Vermont. With over 9,000 members and 29 chapters across the state, their model of local empowerment paired with statewide coordination has become a standard for how communities can work collectively to expand access and protect resources. Whether it’s maintaining beloved singletrack, opening new networks, or ensuring that riding remains inclusive, VMBA has set the bar high for what trail advocacy can achieve.
Backslope Tools was founded by builders who know the difference the right tool can make. We design with purpose, test in the field, and put durability above all else. Just as VMBA is raising the profile of trail stewardship in Vermont, we’re working to elevate the role of builders everywhere by offering them with tools specifically designed for the job. This partnership is rooted in shared values—respect for the land, innovation in approach, and the belief that community grows stronger when people work side by side.
By supporting VMBA, we’re helping to equip their chapters and volunteers with tools that make long days in the dirt more productive and rewarding. Every sale from Backslope Tools contributes to opportunities like this. When our customers invest in tools, they’re also investing in local trail systems, youth programs, and the volunteers who make riding possible for everyone. Tool by tool, sale by sale, we’re building a cycle of reinvestment that empowers communities to keep moving forward.
Together with VMBA, we’re proving that durable tools and passionate people can move mountains—one trail at a time.
Interested in partnering with us? Reach out today to explore how we can collaborate to support your trail organization.