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2020 AGM Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first ever virtual Annual General Meeting on November 26th, 2020! We had a lot of great discussion and questions from those present and if you are looking for more info on the NSMBA, where and how to send to feedback, news,...
Fromme Parking Lot Closure – Dec 7th-11th
Please note that there will be no vehicle access to the main Fromme parking lot from December 7th to December 11th as the main gate at the top of Mountain Highway will be closed. The District of North Vancouver (DNV) will be conducting improvements on the road during...
November 2020 Trail Update
Check out some of the work that's been going on this past month! ...
Trail Jargon of the Month: Berm
BERM /brr-mm/ noun Generally attributed to a banked corner on a trail meant to allow riders to smoothly turn. Typically constructed using mineral soil (also known as dirt / gold). For...
October 2020 Trail Update
Nothing beats trail work in the Fall. With the advent of the rainy season, it makes the dirt perfect for raising the trail bed, protecting routes and shaping the perfect berm. From a new reroute on Pangor (look for the orange flagging tap), a rebuilt drop on Imonator...
September 2020 Trail Update
It was a productive month out on the mountains as the trail crew, builders and volunteers have keep up with maintenance while trail users get in their last few adventures before the end of the summer. A lot of fresh gold (mineral soil) has been transferred to the...
Trail Jargon of the Month: Skinny
SKINNY /ski-knee/ noun A term often used to describe roadie tires, but in this case refers to a built cedar feature that comes with the risk of a broken derailleur. . Our local trail network has lots of skinnies and they make riding more fun, interesting and...
Trail Jargon of the Month: “Braiding”
. BRAID/brād/nounAn alternate line taken by a trail user off of the trail. These can include shortcuts, trail widening, ride arounds, or any alternate line not envisioned or constructed by the trail builder. .BRAIDING/ˈbrādiNG/ verb The act of riding or walking off...
August 2020 Trail Update
The Trail Crew have kept their attention on Fromme, keeping up regular maintenance on Expresso, Ladies Only, the Fromme Ascent, Bookwus and Bobsled, while also building a new bridge on Seventh Secret. The...
COVID-19 Trail Day Protocols
UPDATE: Due to information and guidance from the Provincial Health Officer, the following COVID-19 protocols are no longer in place. For updated information and protocols on trail days please visit www.nsmba.ca/attending-a-trail-day In order to ensure the...
Update from the Executive Director
A message from Christine Reid, Executive Director of the NSMBA: After a year of growing my first human I am officially back in my role as Executive Director of the NSMBA. And what a difference one year makes. Everyone has been affected by COVID-19 in one way or...
July 2020 Trail Update
The Trail Crew have been focusing on some of the most high usage trails on Fromme, notably Expresso and Lower Digger, -patching up berms, clearing drains and adding fresh rock armouring - and also spending some time on Bookwus, Ladies Only and the Fromme Ascent. The...
North Shore Colouring Pages
Click each image to download the printable pdf. Share your completed pages and tag us on instagram @NSMBA!
March 2020 Trail Update
The trails are ready for the Spring thanks to the tremendous work of the builders and volunteers! Thank you to the sponsors and groups who joined us on...
February 2020 Trail Update
It's been a busy month. While more Trail days are coming up soon, most of the work being done up on the mountains has been clearing fallen trees and other debris. You'll also see even more fresh cedar popping up. [gallery size="medium" link="file"...