The power of collaboration

Plus, find more on The Cleanest Line. [patagonia®]( [The Cleanest Line]( Hi, everyone. This week, we’re excited to bring you three new stories about grassroots activism and the power of collaboration. From a long, fast run along the River Thames, to a collaboration between mountain bikers and anglers, to a surf community fighting Big Mining in South Africa—these stories present a mix of positivity in action that we hope you’ll find inspiring. [A runner in stride along a forested path.]( Trail Running Run to the Source Trail runner Martin Johnson attempts the fastest known time along the 184-mile Thames Path to explore the cultural history and wilderness beyond London. [Watch the Film]( [A mountain biker descends a steep, eroded gully. ]( Mountain Bike The Pisgah Paradox Mountain biking in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest is renowned for steep, ultra-technical terrain, qualities that also make its trails a sustainability nightmare. Now, a collaboration between anglers and mountain bikers is rebuilding those problem trails to create healthier rivers—and broadening the scope of trail projects across the forest. [Read the Story]( [A truck parked at an overlook with a breaking wave in the ocean beyond it.]( Surf, Environment The Real Hidden Gems of the West Coast The sparsely populated Cape West Coast of South Africa boasts hidden gems and world-class waves. But today, powerful mining companies are hunting a different kind of treasure—one that's turning the West Coast into a battleground between the rights of civil society versus the interests of Big Mining and government. [Read the Story]( [The Cleanest Line. Explore more stories.]( Photos: (Middle) With numerous sections eroded into waist-deep gullies, Schoolhouse Ridge is a good example of a bad trail. These sections are seen as a thrilling challenge by some local riders, but for land managers, they’re a massive headache. Trey Thomas digs in and holds during the final descent of the original Schoolhouse Ridge trail, which is scheduled to be rerouted in spring of 2022. Wilson Creek, Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. TJ KEARNS (Middle) A glimpse of the untouched perfection the sandbanks up and down Cape West Coast can offer. South Africa. ALAN VAN GYSEN (Bottom) Soft hues at sundown on Seekseekqua. Josh Dirksen makes his way back to camp. Oregon. TYLER ROEMER Sign up. Show up. Take action. [Patagonia Action Works]( Patagonia Customer Service 8550 White Fir St, Reno, NV 89523 | [Help Center]( Email Preferences Set your gender, locale and frequency so we can send you emails that matter. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update My Preferences]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} | [View on web]( | © 2022 Patagonia, Inc.