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Trail(DAY)s for All!
The first weekend in June kicked off a busy month of Trail Days with a Community Trail Day on Floppy Bunny sponsored by Sombrio and a Youth+Family Trail Day on Empress Bypass sponsored by Filzer Tools. These two days (both open to the public) contributed almost 250...
Corkscrew Update
The life of wood features is not infinite and the time has run out for the top ladder bridge on Corkscrew. Both the stringers and supports show significant signs of rot: the wood is easily pierced by a knife and fungus is growing along the surface. The slats also show...
10for20 Raffle Prize Draw & Party
The NSMBA invites you to join us on Saturday June 24th to celebrate 20 years of trails and announce the 10 for 20 Raffle Prize Winner*. When: Saturday June 24th from 7pm - late Where: Narrow's Public House - 1970 Spicer Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1A2 Raffle ticket...
2017 Hiring Update: June 2017
It's been a busy year for new hires! We have two more to add to the growing list. Please join us in welcoming Daniel Shaw as our Trail Crew Builder and Alanna Jones as our Summer Student Trail Maintenance Labourer. Daniel knows trails! He has competed in the...
Volunteer with the BC Bike Race
The BC Bike Race is back and from July 5th-13th, over 600 racers from 30 different countries will be competing in one of the World's largest mountain bike stage races. Get involved and volunteer with this awesome event in a wide variety of volunteer positions in North...
Lynn Valley Days Parade 2019 – June 22nd
For the fifth year now, the North Shore Mountain Bike Association will be marching in the Lynn Valley Days Parade on Saturday, June 22nd! Join us as we march through Lynn Valley bringing "Trails for all. Trails Forever" to the entire community! Wear some green, bring...
Trail Academy Q&A
Today we're starting a regular spot to answer some common questions that come up about trail care and construction. Q: Can I clear deadfall from the trail? Can I cut out fallen trees? A: Help clearing trails is always welcome but always do so in a safe and...
Filzer Youth & Family Trail Day
Our Annual Youth & Family Trail days are back! Sunday June 4th please bring the family out for a morning on Empress Bypass. We will meet at Old Buck Parking Lot at 9am to sign waivers and have a safety talk. After the digging is done our TAP Sponsor on Empress...
Cypress Update from Alan
Our friend Alan Bardsley keeps the North Shore Community updated on the status of development and trail on Cypress. Here is an update from him! Public consultation on West Vancouver's Trail Plan is underway in May. Interested riders are encouraged to attend the...
May 2017 Trail Update
Here’s a snapshot of the extensive work being done by volunteers and the NSMBA Trail Crew on Fromme this past month... Digger has been meticulously maintaining Ladies Only and Lower Ladies, with new step-downs installed to smooth out eroded sections, as well as plenty...
Sombrio Community Trail Day
Join us Saturday June 3rd at 9am on Fromme for a fun day out on the trails. We will be working with TAP Sponsor Sombrio on Floppy Bunny. All are welcome! All experiences! Everyone's hands are helpful! Register to attend here...
Spring 2017 Update
After a long winter the Trail Crew has been excited to get back down to business! The Trail Crew has had a busy month clearing blowdown and re establishing drainage on many trails throughout the trail network. A couple key projects include: Natural High received a new...
Trail Crew & Summer Student Positions
We're hiring! For the past two years, the NSMBA has received provincial government funding from Service Canada to employ a post-secondary student for 8-16 weeks over the course of the summer season. We were lucky enough to find Lea Zhecheva in 2015 and 2016, who...
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Gear Swap on Hiatus
Dear North Shore Community This year we will be taking a pause in hosting our annual Gear Swap. We recognize the importance of this event to the community, and events such as this which bring us all together. During this hiatus we will reassess and reinvent our...
2017 Town Hall Meeting
Thank you to those in our community who attended our Town Hall Meeting. If you want to relive or read our Town Hall Presentation you can check it out online here now! 2017 Town Hall Presentation PDF Thank you Mayor Walton for taking the time to address our membership...