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War of the Woods
Here's a summary of the War of the Woods series that ran in the North Shore Outlook in 2005.
2005-02-07 Mountain bikers no longer ignored
Environmental Professional Liz Kovics joins the NSMBA
The NSMBA is pleased to announce the addition of Mountain Biker/North Van resident/Environmental Professional Liz Kovics B.SC., R.P.BIO., FIT, EP, CEA. Ms. Kovics will aid with Environmental Assessment as an Engineering Advisor who has a keen sense for environmentally sensitive issues and will help the NSMBA interpret these issues with regard to trail construction, maintenance and development.
Ms. Kovics has a broad education and comprehensive experience in the field of Environmental Management working as the Environmental Project Manager for the Sea to Sky project and the Port Mann Bridge widening project, also as Senior Biologist with Cascade Environmental and the District of West Vancouver as the Environmental Protection Officer.
Her studies and professional accreditation include:
· Member of the Association of Professional Biologists of British Columbia
· Environmental Professional (EP) Certification ECO Canada
· Riparian Areas Regulation Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) (Certified)
· SHIM (Sensitive Habitat Inventory Mapping) (Certified)
· Sediment and Erosion Control (IECA Certified)
· Advanced Application of Sediment and Erosion Controls (Certified)
· Executive Director Greater Vancouver Invasive Plant Council (2008-2010))
· Sustainability Management University of British Columbia (UBC)(Certificate 2009)
As the NSMBA continues the revitalization of the North Shore trail network with the Trail Adoption Plan the aid of Liz Kovics on the many upcoming projects ensures the utmost in environmental care as well as the optimum approach at increasing the sustainability of our trail network.
Liz is passionate about riding and passionate about the environment.
The Toonies Are Coming!
They're BAAAACK! And better than ever. Here's why.
The format will be MUCH less daunting this year. We will no longer be timing the climb or the trek back to the watertowers. The only portion that is timed is the actual trail itself, starting from about 100 meters back to the bottom of the course. Now you can take your time to get there! Let's make this less about the race and more about getting out and creating a greater sense of community among bikers.
The races will be easy to plan for. Just remember that on the first Saturday of every month, you have plans to come ride the Toonie! The Toonie in June is in conjunction with WEA, so the June race is a much bigger event.
This year we have 7 shops (READ THAT AGAIN…7!) sponsoring the series! There will be much more going on at the staging area and all those sponsors will no doubt bring great prizing for the participants and volunteers. The tents should be a fun place to hang out before and after and if you bring anyone that just wants to hang out while you race, they can do that as well. Yay for Steed, North Shore Bike Shop, John Henry, Lynn Valley Bike Shop, Obsession Bikes, Dizzy and Dunbar stepping up this year!! We couldn't do this without you!
Andrew and I are moving to an apartment at the bottom of Fromme. How convenient…for you! We'll have a BBQ and some drinks in our new backyard after the races. After last year, I learned that the things that are important to a good apres are meat, beer, prizes for vollies and racers, children being welcome, dogs being welcome, meat and beer. and meat. and beer. So our backyard seems like the best option given restrictions on cooking and drinking on the mountain (we've got to stay on the up and up.) Hmmmm….maybe we can get our backyard a beer sponsor…. Andrew??
More info will come as we have it. A special thanks to Keith Dunn Outdoors for his maps. Your logo was accidentally left off this poster, but will be added before it goes to print. Same goes for Contact Printing!
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Trail Days and Events
Help with trail building and maintenance at one of our upcoming Public Trail Days, Work Wednesdays and more listed here.
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- September 28, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Roadside Attraction September 28, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- October 2, 2026
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MEC x NSMBA Club Night October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026 @See more details
MEC North Vancouver (in store only)
212 Brooksbank AveNSMBA 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.
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Public Trail Day - Empress Bypass October 2, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:30am
Finish Time: 1:30pm
Meeting Location: Old Buck Parking Lot
Builder: Dave
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- October 3, 2026
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MEC x NSMBA Club Night October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026 @See more details
MEC North Vancouver (in store only)
212 Brooksbank AveNSMBA 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.
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Public Trail Day - Pussyfoot October 3, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- October 4, 2026
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MEC x NSMBA Club Night October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026 @See more details
MEC North Vancouver (in store only)
212 Brooksbank AveNSMBA 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.
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Public Trail Day - Dempsey October 4, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Parking Lot at Braemar/Dempsey
Builder: Trevor
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- October 10, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Penny Lane October 10, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- October 16, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Corkscrew October 16, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:30am
Finish Time: 1:30pm
Meeting Location: Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Dave
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- October 17, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Dale's October 17, 2026See more details
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
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Redbull Hardline October 17, 2026See more details
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.
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- October 18, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Penny Lane October 18, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- October 23, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens October 23, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- October 25, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Cypress October 25, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout
Builder: Cypress Crew
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- October 29, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Empress Bypass October 29, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:30am
Finish Time: 1:30pm
Meeting Location: Old Buck Parking Lot
Builder: Dave
Sign up: here
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- October 31, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D October 31, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 7, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Dale's November 7, 2026See more details
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
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- November 8, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 8, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 13, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Pangor November 13, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:30am
Finish Time: 1:30pm
Meeting Location: Old Buck Parking Lot
Builder: Dave
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- November 15, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Corkscrew November 15, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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- November 20, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 20, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- November 21, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 21, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 22, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Penny Lane November 22, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 23, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 23, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- November 26, 2026
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2026 AGM November 26, 2026See more details
Location: Arbutus Room
Delbrook Community Rec Centre
851 West Queens Road, North VancouverStart Time:
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- November 28, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 28, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 29, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Cypress November 29, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout
Builder: Cypress Crew
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- December 4, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens December 4, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- December 5, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Corkscrew December 5, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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- December 6, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D December 6, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- December 13, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Cypress December 13, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout
Builder: Cypress Crew
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