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NSMBA seeks help with Business Case for Annual Trail Crew

NSMBA seeks help with Business Case for Annual Trail Crew

North Vancouver residents rate outdoor trails as their highest recreational priority, even above ice rinks, soccer fields and swimming pools. Why then is funding for the maintenance and construction of trails so hard to come by?

The NSMBA is preparing a business case for the annual funding of a trail crew for the North Shore, and we need your help!

Your role could be:

  • collecting and analyzing user data (trail counts, user surveys, literature review)
  • researching best practices (what models for funded trail maintenance already exist)
  • evaluating different options for the program (cost/benefit, risk identification/mitigation, stakeholder sensativity analysis)
  • technical writing

Anyone is welcome to assist. Volunteers with experience developing business cases, or a background in planning, finance or management would be an asset.

We will be reviewing the business case with municipal staff mid-August, and presenting to Council mid-September.

Annual funding for trails is a critical step in ensuring everyone will continue to have access to the trail network we all love. Please help spread the word to help us move together in the right direction.  Please respond to mathew@nsmba.ca

Attention: Ned’s on Seymour

Attention: Ned’s on Seymour

For those of you riding out Ned's on Seymour, please use Hyannis or Bottletop as your exit.  Mystery Creek is for  hikers only and biking is not permitted.  Please follow the signs posted in the area.  

 

Norco Teams Up With The NSMBA

Norco Teams Up With The NSMBA

    With a generous donation from Norco, NSMBA builders Mark Wood and Matt Preston replaced the aged bridge on Cabin Trail.  The bridge goes over a swamp area and had seen better days!  This bridge see frequent traffic from multiple user groups including hikers, dog walkers, and of course mountain bikers.  

    Approximately 80 feet of woodwork was created using thick cedar slats, stringers and massive (up to 300 pound) sleepers.  The new bridge is a solid construction boasting thick slats with rock armour placed at both the entrance and the exit.  We estimate this bridge to last another 15-20 years.

    The NSMBA would like to thank Norco for their support of this project that improves the trail experience for many users.

 

Before.  

 

Who are We?

We are a​ volunteer​ driven ​non-profit organization​ dedicated to caring for a sustainable trail​ ​network within the​ ​community.

Support What We Do

From becoming a member to volunteering out on the trails, there are many ways you can support the NSMBA!

Trail Days and Events

Help with trail building and maintenance at one of our upcoming Public Trail Days, Work Wednesdays and more listed here.

View our Events Page for all scheduled events

Follow us on Eventbrite to stay updated on upcoming trail days and other events

September 27, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Pussyfoot September 27, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
September 28, 2026
  • ProD/No School Trail Day - Roadside Attraction September 28, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Brent

    Sign up: here

    See more details
October 2, 2026
  • MEC x NSMBA Club Night October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026 @ 

    MEC North Vancouver (in store only)
    212 Brooksbank Ave

    NSMBA Members receive 15% discount to in stock items purchased at the North Vancouver MEC.

    Offer cannot be redeemed for cash, applied to Gift Cards, Yard Sale items, services, prior purchases, or combined with other offers such as price matching or staff discounts.

    See more details
  • Public Trail Day - Empress Bypass October 2, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:30am

    Finish Time: 1:30pm

    Meeting Location: Old Buck Parking Lot

    Builder: Dave

    Sign up: here

    See more details
October 3, 2026
  • MEC x NSMBA Club Night October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026 @ 

    MEC North Vancouver (in store only)
    212 Brooksbank Ave

    NSMBA Members receive 15% discount to in stock items purchased at the North Vancouver MEC.

    Offer cannot be redeemed for cash, applied to Gift Cards, Yard Sale items, services, prior purchases, or combined with other offers such as price matching or staff discounts.

    See more details
  • Public Trail Day - Pussyfoot October 3, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
October 4, 2026
  • MEC x NSMBA Club Night October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026 @ 

    MEC North Vancouver (in store only)
    212 Brooksbank Ave

    NSMBA Members receive 15% discount to in stock items purchased at the North Vancouver MEC.

    Offer cannot be redeemed for cash, applied to Gift Cards, Yard Sale items, services, prior purchases, or combined with other offers such as price matching or staff discounts.

    See more details
  • Public Trail Day - Dempsey October 4, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Parking Lot at Braemar/Dempsey

    Builder: Trevor

    Sign up: here

    See more details
October 10, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Penny Lane October 10, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
October 16, 2026
October 17, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Dale's October 17, 2026

    Meeting Time: 8:15am

    Finish Time: 1:00pm

    Meeting Location: Bean Around the World, Parkgate Plaza. Please park on Banff Court and car pooling will be organized. Parking at Mushroom Parking Lot

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
  • Redbull Hardline October 17, 2026

    Red Bull Hardline heads to beautiful British Columbia for its first-ever event in Canada, as riders prepare to take on this iteration of the world's most extreme downhill race at Cypress Mountain.

    The unforgettable course at Cypress Mountain will be incomparable to other downhill bike courses, with elements borrowed from dirt jumping and BMX that are not allowed in the World Cup and other UCI races. These include massive jumps and gaps, steep drops of 10m plus, 'rock gardens', and steep descents.

    You can catch all the action LIVE on Red Bull TV on Saturday, October 17. Want to witness the action in person? Tickets for Red Bull Hardline British Columbia will be going on sale soon! Check back soon for more information.

    See more details
October 18, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Penny Lane October 18, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
October 23, 2026
  • ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens October 23, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Brent

    Sign up: here

    See more details
October 25, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Cypress October 25, 2026

    Meeting Time: 10:00am

    Finish Time: 1:00pm

    Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout

    Builder: Cypress Crew

    Sign up: here

    See more details
October 29, 2026
October 31, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Severed D October 31, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 7, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Dale's November 7, 2026

    Meeting Time: 8:15am

    Finish Time: 1:00pm

    Meeting Location: Bean Around the World, Parkgate Plaza. Please park on Banff Court and car pooling will be organized. Parking at Mushroom Parking Lot

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 8, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Severed D November 8, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 13, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 20, 2026
  • ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 20, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Brent

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 21, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Severed D November 21, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 22, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Penny Lane November 22, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 23, 2026
  • ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 23, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Brent

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 26, 2026
  • 2026 AGM November 26, 2026

    Location: Arbutus Room
    Delbrook Community Rec Centre
    851 West Queens Road, North Vancouver

    Start Time:
    End Time:

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November 28, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Severed D November 28, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 29, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Bridle Path November 29, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: TBD

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
  • Public Trail Day - Cypress November 29, 2026

    Meeting Time: 10:00am

    Finish Time: 1:00pm

    Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout

    Builder: Cypress Crew

    Sign up: here

    See more details
December 4, 2026
  • ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens December 4, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Brent

    Sign up: here

    See more details
December 5, 2026
December 6, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Severed D December 6, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
December 13, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Bridle Path December 13, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: TBD

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
  • Public Trail Day - Cypress December 13, 2026

    Meeting Time: 10:00am

    Finish Time: 1:00pm

    Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout

    Builder: Cypress Crew

    Sign up: here

    See more details

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