Latest Trail Closures/Openings
Bobsled was closed Tue Jul 20, 2010
Pink Starfish was closed Fri Jul 9, 2010
Air Supply was closed Fri Jul 9, 2010
Jerry Rig was closed Fri Jul 9, 2010
Family Guy was closed Thu Jan 1, 2009
Watch out for a fallen tree on Bridle Path near the entrance to Sticks and Stones. We have notified the landowner and recommend that you avoid this trail until it is removed or falls down completely. The tree is hanging dangerously over the trail and may come down at any moment. If you notice anything while you're on the trails, please contact trails@nsmba.ca!
First Ever Machine Built Bike Trail Begins on Fromme!
Owen Thomas, head trail builder of the DNV crew, begins to sculpt the new Bobsled!
Bobsled on Fromme has been closed as the new line has begun to be built. Work began this Thursday as the DNV Work crew broke ground. With an average grade of 10%, it is going to be a trail for beginners, with enough flow and bermage for advanced riders to enjoy as well. Estimated time of completion is end of August. It is a monumental time in the history of Fromme as the DNV ushers in a new era. As the plan to create a trail system for the community moves forward, this is the beginning of great things to come. Comparable in principle to Half Nelson in Squamish, it is a project that will be another positive step forward for the community and also creates tourism opportunities by creating a trail for all levels of rider.
Wade Simmons, NSMBA Trail Ambassador & Owen Thomas, head DNV trailbuilder, discuss berms, flow and trails for all!
Effective Tuesday, July 20th Bobsled will be closed. The DNV will be completing a Danger Tree Assessment in preparation of the trails makeover. The majority of the work will be starting next week and the trail will remain closed until work is complete.
The plan is to turn Bobsled from a primarily fall line trail that requires constant maintenance into a fun, flowy beginner/intermediate trail that will provide a new level of progression for riders new to the Shore. Please allow the trail crew to focus on their work by choosing a different trail for your ride. Even better, if you see the crew working away stop in and lend a hand!
The NSMBA is happy to report that the Bridle Path Renewal project has been completed. The project has been a resounding success and has directly addressed the interests of outdoor enthusiasts from across the Metro Vancouver region. The Bridle Path was originally used by horses to traverse the lower slope of Mt. Seymour and later on logging companies used parts of the trail. It is one of the most popular trails on the North Shore for dog walkers, hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers. The original trail was built without regard for long-term sustainability or the management of large numbers of trail users from diverse user groups. As such the trail has suffered from erosion and devegetation caused by the combination of heavy traffic and unsustainable trail alignment.
A quick update from the NSMBA executive and trail team. This week the District of North Vancouver trail crew have been working in the area of Pink Starfish, Jerry Rig, Air Supply and other areas on Fromme. If you have been riding on Fromme early this week you may have noticed new signage and work going on in these areas. We are releasing this information to bring all riders and NSMBA members up to date regarding the latest news on Fromme.
The NSMBA is proud to welcome Wade Simmons to the Board of Directors as the new Trail Ambassador.
Wade has travelled the globe, riding trails around the world for the last fifteen years. As a dedicated rider who likes to climb as much as descend, he has a well-rounded experience of XC, AM & DH flow.
Wade & trail builder Matt Preston discuss how to incorporate flow into trails that appeal to all levels of rider.
Awesome work on Saturday! Another 20 m of fun, flowy trail built plus enough logs were brought in to get almost all the way to the bridge. The end is in sight!
Our friends at Trips for Kids are looking for volunteers to lead (and support) workshops for their Youth Leadership Club. Information is below, and you can also check out their blog for more info on the program, AND testimonials from last year's participants. Please contact Fleurie - fleurie@tfkvancouver.org for more information on how to get involved!
We've been getting several reports of vandalism occurring on Lower Skull and other trails in that area.
Our friends at Trips for Kids are looking for volunteers to lead (and support) workshops for their Youth Leadership Club. Information is below, and you can also check out