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Director Spotlight: Rachid Nayel

Director Spotlight: Rachid Nayel

Meet Rachid one of our Directors at Large. Tell us a little about you? My name is Rachid and I just turned 42. I moved to Canada from Lebanon with my family when I was 4. I am trilingual, my mother tongue is the Lebanese dialect of Arabic, then French (I am the...

Member Spotlight: Jeannine Avelino

Member Spotlight: Jeannine Avelino

Meet Jeannine Avelino one of our (Runner/Hiker) Members. In your own words, what does being a member of the NSMBA mean to you? It's definitely a give and take relationship so being an NSMBA member allows me to support the backyard in which we spend most of our...

2024 Community Survey Results

2024 Community Survey Results

Thank you to everyone that completed our 2024 Community Survey, you can find an overview of Survey Results here  

Builder Spotlight: Brent Hillier

Builder Spotlight: Brent Hillier

Meet Brent one of our Fromme Trail Builders. Trail builders are the backbone of the NSMBA, completing work on the trails week after week, in all conditions. Meet Brent Hillier NSMBA Trail Builder, Outdoor Educator and Consultant, Avalanche Practitioner, Hiking Guide,...

Summer Trail Update

Summer Trail Update

Summer Trail Update Upper Griffen - Fromme Many hours have been logged working on a re-route on the Upper Griffen trail. With key help from Youth Trail Stewards, work has been completed building a wood retaining wall, laying down rock and topped with dirt.Cabin Trail...

Bridle Path Update

Bridle Path Update

Thank you trail builders! Fresh planks in place on the heavy traffic Bridle Path. Thanks to Dave Clendenan - "The new Bridle Path boardwalk is open, should be good for another 20 years. Thanks to @metrovancouverbc for materials and crew help, and the many volunteers...

Podcast: Social Economy of Mountain Biking

Podcast: Social Economy of Mountain Biking

Podcast Featuring NSMBA -Each For All Vancouver Radio. Peter, Todd and Deanne feature in the mountain bike episode "The Social Economy of Mountain Biking" https://shows.coopradio.org/each-for-all-2024-05-07/ Thank you Trail Builders!

New Hats & Fresh Socks

New Hats & Fresh Socks

Fresh Merch day for the trail community. We have just taken delivery of a limited line of Performance Cabin 5-Panel Caps and a full size run for our NEW Trails Forever socks!

Trails Forever Raffle Prizes

Trails Forever Raffle Prizes

Thanks to everyone who supported the trails and entered the Trails Forever raffle! We are pleased to share the winners drawn at our live raffle draw. Congratulations @alpx.expeditions Winner - M Boldt @giantbicyclecanada Winner - D Halliday...

◆◆ Cambodia trail now Open!

◆◆ Cambodia trail now Open!

North Shore Mountain Biking Association (NSMBA) Announces Official Adoption and Reopening of Cambodia on Mt. Seymour North Vancouver, BC - June 17, 2024 — The North Shore Mountain Biking Association (NSMBA) is proud to announce officially reopening the newly...

Cancellation Announcement – May 16 – Classic Fiver

Cancellation Announcement – May 16 – Classic Fiver

Dear NSMBA Community, With a heavy heart, we bring you the unfortunate news of the cancellation of our highly anticipated Classic Fiver event scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024. We understand the disappointment this may cause, but we wanted to provide you with a...

Women’s Dig Series on 7th Secret

Women’s Dig Series on 7th Secret

Back for 2024, announcing the Women’s Dig Series! Join our Trail Director and dedicated Volunteer Builders this April/May for four dig days. Women’s Dig Sessions are open to women(including trans women, femmes, non-binary, and gender-fluid folks) of all experience...

2024 Trails Forever Raffle

2024 Trails Forever Raffle

SUPPORT THE TRAILS AND WIN! We're back, bigger & better for 2024! Enter to WIN 1 of 4 prizes from our amazing partner brands in support of the trails. • Single Ticket for $15 • 3-Ticket Pack for $35 • 5-Ticket Pack for $45 Buy tickets -...

Women’s Dig Series on Bobsled

Women’s Dig Series on Bobsled

Back for 2024, announcing the Women’s Dig Series! Join our Trail Director and dedicated Volunteer Builders this April/May for four dig days. Women’s Dig Sessions are open to women(including trans women, femmes, non-binary, and gender-fluid folks) of all experience...