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NSMBA Presents Builder’s Academy to North Shore Land Managers

This Feb 20th, the NSMBA's Program Manager Mark Wood presented the Builder's Academy to the key North Shore Land Managers at BC Parks HQ.  The DNV, BC Parks and Metro Vancouver attended the one and a half hour course followed by a walk thru on Corkscrew to see the building fundamentals implemented in practical use.  It was another positive step forward in relationship building with the Land Managers. 

The Builder's Academy has been approved and will begin in April this year.  Stand by for dates and an official release.  The Builder's Academy is a curriculum built on IMBA & Whistler guidelines, TAP and utilizing the knowledge and experience of Master Builders. 

 

Chainsaw Training

Chainsaw Training

On Feb 18 & 19, 9 NSMBA TAP Builder's were certified in Chainsaw use.  The two day certification course included a day of theory and a day of practical training.  The course was delivered by the affable faller Norman Moore, 30 year professional sawman known to his friends as "Stormin Norman".  At 67, he handles his 42" saw like a man half his age. 

The NSMBA would like to thank Metro Vancouver for the use of the Learning Center at Rice Lake as well as the location for bucking practice.

The curriculum covered safe saw use as well as maintenance of the saw and proper PPE.  The NSMBA would like to congratulate the following TAP Builder's for their recent certification:

Seb Kemp
Daniel Lui
Darryl Marlatt
Peter Morin
Sven Luebke
Mark Wood
Earl Allen
Pat Podolski
Chris Barker

 

 

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grants the NSMBA $5000

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grants the NSMBA $5000

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has granted  $5000 to the NSMBA for  to build volunteer capacity and support the Trail Adoption Plan.  The funds will be used to support builders & purchase supplies in what is the largest mountain biking restoration project ever undertaken on the North Shore as 21 Trail Adopters set their sites on Fromme.  The NSMBA would like to thank TD for their support and recognition of the importance of the program that includes restoration of the forest through the planting of indigenous species when decommissioning irreconcilable sections of trail that are rerouted to lessen environmental impact and increase sustainability.

Since 1990, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) has provided more than $57 million in support to over 20,000 grassroots environmental projects in communities like yours.

From schoolyard naturalization and community gardens to tree plantings and environmental education, TD FEF is proud to provide much-needed funding to help sustain local environmental projects.

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

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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.

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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.

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  • 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

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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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