Cambodia Recognition: A film by Ethan Reynolds
by Gareth Critcher | December 29, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
The North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) is stoked to share “Cambodia Recognition,” a short documentary capturing the transformation of the trail on Mount Seymour. From a hidden gem slated to be decommissioned by the land manager, to an officially...
Holiday message from our ED:
by Gareth Critcher | December 22, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Happy Holidays to you and yours! 2025 has been quite the year, folks. I appreciate everyone who pitched in to keep things rolling along on the North Shore mountains. Thank you! Supporting our community as the Executive Director of the NSMBA this year has been...
Gift a Membership
by Gareth Critcher | December 18, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Grab the perfect gift for the trail enjoyer in your life. Gift a NSMBA membership AND get a free water bottle. Membership is an impactful contribution to the trails that funds trail maintenance and adds to our “power in numbers”. More members means we have more clout...
Your 2026 Board of Directors
by Gareth Critcher | December 10, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Directors of the NSMBA are community members elected by YOU at our Annual General Meeting. These folks volunteer their time to lead the direction of our trail association, advocating for the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, constitution and bylaws. Get to know...
Donate to the Trails this Giving Tuesday!
by Gareth Critcher | December 2, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
As a charitable non-profit, we rely on donations to keep our operations running smoothly on and off the trails. You can donate (and receive a tax receipt!) to support the NSMBA in many different ways: Buy a Membership and Add a Trail Boost Membership supports us...
2025 Annual General Meeting – Nov 20
by Gareth Critcher | November 4, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Join us for the 2025 Annual General Meeting: No RSVP Required! When: Thursday, November 20th – Sign in 6 pm / Start 7 pm Where: The Wallace Venue – 300-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Why: The Annual General Meeting is where the NSMBA formally reports to...
Fall Trail Update
by Gareth Critcher | October 29, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Fall Trail Update Severed- Seymour Volunteers refreshed dirt on the landing of the drop below the Penny Lane / Good Sir Martin crossing. Cleared additional drains and continued the underlying bridge structure for the new drainage for the drop.Sticks and Stones -...
Join the Board of Directors
by NSMBA | October 7, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Interested in joining the NSMBA Board of Directors? For 2026 we have 5 open seats and 3 of our incumbent directors are seeking re-election.Why join Help shape the future of the North Shore’s iconic mountain bike trails. As a volunteer Director, you’ll turn your love...
Trail Strategy Feedback
by Gareth Critcher | October 3, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
We're gathering community feedback to create a comprehensive trail tool for land managers and stakeholders. Helping us advocate for new trails and improve connectivity across the network. Help us improve our trail network by sharing your experience and suggestions....
Silent Auction Now Live!
by Gareth Critcher | September 22, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Give back to the trails and bid on some incredible items from our friends and partners. All funds will go to the North Shore Mountain Bike Association, supporting trail maintenance and advocacy. - TOP PRIZES - Score a dream MTB Trip in Tuscany with Big Mountain...
East Cypress Climb Trail Opening
by Gareth Critcher | September 12, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
17 years of planning, collaboration, and trail building, West Vancouver's first designated uphill mountain biking route is officially open! The East Cypress Climb Trail is West Vancouver’s first designated uphill mountain biking route, also open for two-way hiking....
Community Open House
by Gareth Critcher | September 9, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
We want to see you IRL 🤝 Date: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: Lynn Valley Community Room - next to the Lynn Valley Library The North Shore Mountain Bike Association invites the community to connect in person with our board and...
2025 Fromme Fondo Returns
by Gareth Critcher | August 15, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
The Fromme Fondo Returns on Saturday, September 6th!Inspired by trail builder and former NSMBA President Vince Beasse, the goal is simple: ride as many different sanctioned trails as possible on Fromme in a single day. Trailforks (or sync your ride from Strava) to...
Women’s+ Enduro, September 20:
by Gareth Critcher | August 1, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Saturday, September 20th at 10am. This stand-alone 2025 Enduro for the Women’s+ community will have ZONE4 Timing, two course options (3 stages & 5 stages), offering a range of trail difficulties and finisher podium prizes. Event tickets are $35, which will include...
Statement from the Board:
by Gareth Critcher | July 24, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Statement from the NSMBA Board of Directors July 24, 2025 The North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive trail community. Following a recent incident involving a board member and a community member, the...
President Highlight: Steve Lionais
by Gareth Critcher | July 15, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Meet President of the NSMBA Steve Lionais -Tell us a little about you? I grew up in Nova Scotia and followed a girl to Vancouver in 2012 who later became my wife and it's been home ever since. I've always been active hiking and biking, but being in BC forced me to up...
Knolly Warden Winner – Austin Banks:
by Gareth Critcher | July 15, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
The "most STOKED" NSMBA Member across the whole North Shore! Big congrats to Austin Banks (@_downbythebanks_) our lucky winner of the NSMBA member / 2025 Knolly Warden prize draw! Austin became a member in May 2025 and was automatically entered to win a Knolly Warden...
Fiver Feedback:
by Gareth Critcher | July 9, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Help us make Fivers even better! Your feedback is vital in improving our future events and growing our community. Fivers have been fun community events for NSMBA members since 2013. Whether you participated in one this year or not, please spend a couple of minutes to...
Summer Trail Etiquette:
by Gareth Critcher | July 4, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
Summer riding season is GO! As a reminder of good trail etiquette, we've prepared a few guidelines and reminders to ensure safe and sustainable trail use for all. Read more on nsmba.ca/trailetiquette/ *Support your favourite trails— become a member, volunteer, or...
MEC Giveback Day – June 28:
by Gareth Critcher | June 25, 2025 | News | 0 Comments
On June 28, MEC are donating 25% of all MEC Label sales to Canadian outdoor organizations who advocate for access, education, maintenance and protection of the Canadian trails where we hike, run, bike, camp, climb, and ski. Funds collected will go to support both new...