Big Sky Chapter
The Big Sky chapter of SWMMBA was founded in 2020 to provide local leadership for Mountain Bikers in the Big Sky Community. This chapter of SWMMBA is focused on such great rides as Buffalohorn to Porcupine, Mountain to Meadow, Michener Creek, and many more in the local vicinity. With over 75 members, an engaged and dedicated Board of Directors, and hundreds of miles of trail, it’s no wonder why they are SWMMBA’s first chapter.
Support Big Sky Trails!
The Big Sky Chapter is focused on enhancing the mountain bike infrastructure and experience for the community of Big Sky, Montana. In partnership with Big Sky Community Organization and local land owners and managers, the chapter regularly adds new trails bike park features, and stoke to Big Sky.
Big Sky Trails
Board of Directors
The Big Sky Chapter is governed by a local Board of Directors which prioritizes trail work projects, trail building projects, and coordinates fundraisers, trail rides, and public outreach to the local mountain bikers. Additionally, they work with local land managers to ensure that the trails are in tip-top shape for everyone exploring Big Sky. The Chapter Board is composed of: a President who also serves on the SWMMBA Board, a Development Director, a Trails Director, and a Secretary. These individuals spend a lot of time making sure that the Big Sky trails have the TLC they need. If you see them on the trails, thank them for their hard work!
President
Ashley Wilson
Ashley grew up in Michigan and spent most of her early years at different racetracks watching her dad race and enjoying time on the lake. Her passion for mountain biking started a few years ago on trails in Michigan and that love has grown with making the move to southwest Montana. Ashley lives in Big Sky and is the Controller for the Big Sky Community Organization. Ashley is grateful to be a part of SWMMBA and is excited to help grow the connections & partnerships with local organizations. She believes that together we can increase access to mountain biking, help bring more trails to Big Sky and surrounding areas, while advocating proper trail use and conservation. When she is not working or getting involved with the community, you can find her exploring with her husband and their husky, Juneau.
Trails Director
Max Erpenbach
Max has lived in Big Sky for 8 years after graduating from Black Hills State University in Spearfish South Dakota. He was surrounded by biking, skiing, and climbing as well as the community and people that makes these activities great. As a ski patroller and trail crew worker for Big Sky resort, he's excited to help bring the trail community together in the Big Sky area
Email: max@southwestmontanamba.org
Secretary
Development Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator
Cassie Carlson
Cassie grew up in the northeast and relocated to West Virginia in 2013 where she fell in love with the mountains and obtained her bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University. Following graduation, Cassie went searching for a new adventure, in 2017 she landed in Big Sky. Over the past 6 years Cassie has developed a love for mountain biking and all things trail related. Cassie currently works for the Big Sky Community Organization, following her passion for community connection and recreation. Whether she is snowboarding in the winter or mountain biking in the summer her dogs, Kipper & Nikita, are never far behind.
Event Coordinator
Shannon Steele
Originally from the Black Hills in South Dakota, Shannon moved to Missoula, Montana in 2016 to pursue her graduate degree in Community Health & Prevention Sciences. She is proud to now call Big Sky home and enjoys all things outdoors and adventuring with her partner and their dogs, Greta & Irie. Shannon works in behavioral health within Big Sky and volunteers with Search and Rescue. She is excited to become a part of SWMMBA to bring a community of cyclists together to advocate for and continue to expand the incredible trails we have access to.