Dirt | Design
Design - Build - Maintain
Tough Terrain Experts
Dirt Design, formerly trading as DirtTec Trails is a trail building and earthworks company specializing in extreme locations, steep slopes and hard to reach places. Our fleet of little diggers and specialized team are responsible for the design and build of some of Queenstown's most iconic mountain bike trails.
Based in Queenstown New Zealand we have the world’s best office at our front door. We service Queenstown, Otago and Southland as well as providing our design expertise New Zealand wide.
Our low impact approach to trail building and earthworks allows us to construct trails which harmonize with the surrounding environment, built for longevity to be enjoyed for years to come.
Design
"When designing a trail I look at the natural features within the boundaries of the project, considering all possible lines and incorporating the best ones into the trail, each project has its own challenges and unique characteristics.".
Kepler Rek - Owner Dirt Design
Build
At Dirt Design, our foremost commitment lies in crafting trails using sustainable techniques, ensuring minimal environmental impact while delivering utmost safety and enjoyment for riders and hikers of every skill level.
Maintain
Dirt Design offers a full range of ongoing maintenance services for all types of trails;
Flow/Jump,
Pump Track,
Downhill Tech
Walk/Hike Tracks
We can refresh your trail using expert techniques to ensure its longevity and maximum enjoyment for its users
Expertise
We provide our years of experience building trails in extreme mountain terrain. Each trail is designed and constructed using the unique characteristics of the environment. From machine built trails to hand crafted singletrack, each trail is crafted based on the particular needs of the project.
Latest Projects
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![Dirt Design BluGazi Build]()
BluGazi
This technical blue trail drops in from the top of fernhill loop and ends at the start of McNearly Gnarly, the purpose of this trail was to provide a dark blue option down from the Mcgazza table…
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![Dirt Design Carry On Coronet Peak Build]()
CarryOn
A wide open, fast trail, Carry on has been a massive crowd pleaser for riders of all abilities thanks to its multiple line choices including optional grade 5 gaps and drops. Carry on received one of the most exciting…
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![Dirt Design Queenstown Bike Park]()
Queenstown Bike Park
Dirt Design has held the trail maintenance contract for the queenstown bike park for several years. New Zealand’s first gondala assisted bike park it attracts professional riders from all over the world…
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![Dirt Design Freeride Track]()
Private Freeride Track
When building this private jump line, we used the natural features of the space available to build a fun backyard session track with multiple jump options, progression drops, side hits, straight tables...
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![Dirt Design Dirt Serpent Upper Rude Rock Coronet Peak]()
Dirt Serpent (Upper Rude Rock)
Dirt Serpent connects the top of coronet peak into rude rock, a blue flow trail with a variety of features, from big berms, jumps and a mix of high speed and technical sections. With only an advanced…
