News
Fire Safety and the Trails
Fire risk is at an all time high throughout many parts of BC and it is our job to keep our community and forest's safe. The NSMBA is now following fire safety protocols in response to our current fire danger rating. The Trail Crew and builders are refraining from...
New Executive Director – Deanne Cote
As you know, we have been searching for a new Executive Director for the past few months as Christine Reid will be stepping down by the end of the year. We have been extremely lucky to have had Christine's leadership and guidance over the years which has been the...
2021 Virtual Town Hall Recording
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Virtual Town Hall! For those who missed it, the live stream recording is available below and on our Youtube channel.
July 2021 Trail Update
Check out a snapshot of the some of the work that's gone on this past month! [gallery size="medium" link="file"...
Trail Jargon of the Month – Fromme Gnome
Fromme Gnome /FRO-mee noh-mee/ . Their true name is unknown as attempts to communicate have been unsuccessful. Current encounters have been limited to Mount Fromme. Unsure if range extends to Seymour until more data is collected. . We aren't sure where they came from...
Updates for Mount Seymour Parking
We love seeing everyone out on the North Shore, but we are aware that the growing numbers of hikers and bikers heading to the trails contributes to an increase in traffic and demand for parking spots at certain access points. Recent upgrades have been completed by the...
July 1, 2021
We are extremely grateful to operate and recreate on the shared territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. In light of the recent revealings of over 1000 unmarked graves, and remains of...
CBC Update from Metro Vancouver
As part of Phase 1 of their 2018 Trails Strategic Plan, Metro Vancouver will be revitalizing the CBC trail on Seymour "with the assistance of LEES+Associates and IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Canada". Work will be starting this summer and the NSMBA...
June 2021 Trail Update
There's always lots happening up on the mountains! Check out a snapshot of some of the work that's been going on: [gallery size="medium" link="file" columns="2" ids="36577,36579,36578,36576"...
Trail Jargon of the Month – Dialed
Dialed /dai·uhld/ Can be used as verb or adjective . 1. When your bike is tuned to perfection, enabling a wicked good ride. - "My bike is so dialed" or 2. When you've practiced a trail, section or feature and you've mastered it. - "I got that drop dialed...
Statement of Solidarity
The recent discoveries of 215 children at the Tk’emlups (Kamloops) Residential School and 751 children at the Marieval Residential School is a horrifying reminder of the suffering and harm that Indigenous communities, families and survivors have experienced and...
Mount Fromme Open
As of Tuesday, May 25th, Mount Fromme is back open after the closure during the May Long Weekend. Please follow North Shore Black Bear Society for more info on how to stay bear aware.
Mount Fromme Closed Temporarily
UPDATE May 25th: Mount Fromme is back open. Due to a negative interaction between a bear and hikers, the North Vancouver RCMP, DNV and BCCOS is asking all trail users to please avoid Fromme for the time being. . The parking lot and trails on Fromme will remain closed...
Trail Jargon of the Month – May 2021
Session /sEsh-uhn/ noun . The action of repeatedly riding a certain portion of a trail/feature until you have it dialed. . .
COVID-19 and Recreating
With the COVID-19 pandemic and more people heading to the trails then ever before, it’s crucial that we all keep recreating responsibly out there. Keep at least 2 meters of space between yourself and other trail users. Give space to pass (don't wait to be asked) if...