The Hesh Foundation
The Hesh Foundation was born from a simple truth: while trail organizations across the Pacific Northwest and the United States have done an incredible job building traditional mountain bike trails, the facilities for dirt jumping and freeride mountain biking haven’t kept pace. Our mission is to change that by creating spaces designed for progression, training, and the evolution of freeride mountain biking.
The Mission
We believe freeride deserves the same level of organized support as traditional mountain biking. By combining global experience with a deep love for our home trails, we’re building the foundation freeride athletes need to grow—not just in the Pacific Northwest, but across the United States.
OUR MAIN FOCUSES
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Upgrading Existing Spots – improving the quality, safety, and functionality of current jumps and lines.
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Training Access – expanding opportunities for riders to learn and practice tricks, from grassroots spots to larger public projects.
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Community Progression – hosting clinics, camps, and events that give younger riders the tools and mentorship they need to progress in freeride.
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The Creation of Progressive Builds – jump lines, mulch jumps, airbags, and features designed to push freeride forward.
THE TEAM
What makes Hesh different is who’s behind it. Our board is made up of riders and builders who’ve traveled the world, ridden the biggest and best features, and returned home determined to bring that same level of progression to our local communities.
Torsenn Brown hails from Hood River and first made his mark as a DH racer before crossing into freeride. Known for building technical jump lines that blend the two styles of Downhill and Freeride, he brings a unique building style and vision to the sport. Torsenn’s goal is to take the creativity and difficulty of his builds and translate them into public-access features, opening the door for more riders to experience freeride progression while also helping riders grow in the fundamentals of break control and speed management.
Cole Goodnight grew up in a town without a single jump to ride. Every weekend meant hours of driving just to find a spot to progress, eventually leading him to move to Bellingham for better access to trails. But even there, freeride features were limited. Cole spent time at Air Rec Center to train, but soon began building his own—creating a local mulch jump, setting up an airbag, and contributing to iconic Bellingham lines like Cedar Dust and Blue Steel. His vision is rooted in making progression tools more accessible to the next generation of freeriders.
Talus Turk is a Bellingham local through and through. Growing up, he built a mulch jump in his own backyard, but still faced the same shortage of progressive features in the area. Spending winters in Virgin, Utah—home of Red Bull Rampage—he learned the art of shaping freeride lines in the desert. Bringing that knowledge back, Talus has been instrumental in building and shaping progressive features in Bellingham, including contributions at Cedar Dust.
Ryan McNulty grew up in Bend, Oregon, a town with a strong freeride and dirt jump scene. At heart, Ryan is a dirt jump rider obsessed with crafting the best possible features. Moving to Utah and digging nearly every day is where His drive to refine and perfect trails. This fuels Hesh’s pursuit of world-class build quality. With this result, 17 Palms was born— so every rider has access to the kind of jumps that allow real progression.
Torsenn Brown
Cole Goodnight
Talus Turk
Ryan Mcnulty
Our crew’s vision comes to life most fully with Woolley Fest—a one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring some of the world’s best freeride athletes in front of a local crowd, while also giving up-and-coming riders a platform to shine. Woolley Fest is about inspiring the next generation while showcasing some of the biggest jumps on the continent.
