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Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Lining up in the staging area before his start time, junior Landon Aberle mentally prepares himself for the start of the Binder Lake Bash race on Aug. 7. In the minutes before his race, a pair of riders were involved in a car accident. Aberle wanted to show his support and emphasize the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) value of community. “The race was going well for me and my friend physically, but it hurt knowing that other people weren't there. That's all we cared about, and when we knew one of them was okay, we decided to keep going and finish the race for them,” Aberle said.

Trails of confidence

Aminah Hilaly and Max Chung 3 days ago

At Parkway West, students can participate in numerous clubs and sports. However, a few of these extracurriculars aren’t school-sponsored, including the lesser-known mountain biking club.  Mountain...

During a workday, Adam Johnson and Boy Scout Troop 631 help Gateway Off-Road Cyclists  on the Rock Hollow trail in Wildwood. Trail builders use a variety of tools, like the “pulaski” (axe-pick mix).

Senior Adam Johnson helps Gateway Off-Road Cyclists build biking trail

Peyton Gaskill, STAFF WRITER November 28, 2017

People of all ages enjoy walks in the woods and exciting bike rides through the hills year round, but the hard work that goes into the construction of those paths is not widely known. Senior Adam Johnson has...

A view of the Meramec from a Castlewood trail.

Three trails of St. Louis for three levels of mountain bikers

Peyton Gaskill, STAFF WRITER November 11, 2015
Whether you are a beginner or a veteran of mountain biking, there is something for everyone.