Summer 26 Trail Update
by Gareth Critcher | August 14, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Summer ’26 Trail Update Kirkford - Fromme Two solid trail days on Kirkford this July. The first refurbished a berm, rerouted the exit around a buried rotten log, and enhanced the ladder exit and log ride entrance. The second, later in the month, refurbished the last...
Meet the Builders: Peter
by Gareth Critcher | August 6, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Meet the Builders: Peter R | Trail Builder Q&A reboot Tell us a bit about yourself — what do you do when you're not on a trail? When I’m not riding or building I like to enjoy music. I see a lot of shows and play a little with some local garage bands. How long...
Every Dollar of Membership Funds Trail Work!
by Gareth Critcher | July 22, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Membership accounts for 26% of total revenue allowing us capacity to generate the other 74% from sponsorship, donations, grants and municipal funding. A $60 NSMBA membership helps the association bring in funds totalling almost 4 times that amount. 54% Pays Trail...
Indigenous Art Trail Enhancement Project
by Gareth Critcher | July 14, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
The NSMBA is excited to share a new permanent public art installation on the Cypress East Climb Trail. These beautiful cedar plaques are a creation by Squamish artist Calvin Kieran Bruce Charlie-Dawson. This Indigenous Art Trail Enhancement project was funded through...
2026 Community Survey Results:
by Gareth Critcher | July 9, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Full report produced by Larose Research & Strategy available: nsmba.ca/annual-survey/
Meet the Builders: Sarah and Sean
by Gareth Critcher | July 7, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Meet the Builders: Sarah & Sean! | Trail Builder Q&A reboot Tell us a bit about yourself — what do you do when you're not on a trail? Sarah: When I am not on a trail I am a business owner and dog-mom! My husband, Sean, and I own and operate an optometry...
Let’s get more women leading the charge
by Gareth Critcher | June 30, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who rode, volunteered, and cheered at the Shore Shenanigans Women’s Enduro. The energy was incredible! $5 from each entry (totalling $400) has been given to the the GoFundMe for Caileigh Koppang #Caileighstrong We want to continue to...
We’re hiring: Trail Manager
by Gareth Critcher | June 24, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
We're looking for an experienced trail builder and leader to manage trail projects across 70+ km of iconic North Shore trails. You'll lead our trail crew and support our volunteer builders, help set priorities, and make sure work gets done safely and to standards....
Fiver # 6 on Fromme with LVB
by Gareth Critcher | June 22, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Roll up for our Final 2026 Fiver! Fiver # 6 June 25 (Fromme) – Lynn Valley Bikes – ROUTE Registration Open – Closing Tuesday 23, 5.30pm Support these events and be a volunteer. Contact us about event opportunities: info@nsmba.ca
Our 1st Cypress Fiver
by Gareth Critcher | June 1, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Fiver # 5 June 11 (Cypress) – Cypress Village & The Shed – ROUTERegistration Open – Closing Tuesday 9, 5.30pm Shore Shenanigans Women’s+ Enduro (short & long routes) June 20 (Fromme)Registration Open – Closing Tuesday 18, 8am Fiver # 6 June 25 (Fromme)...
Spring 26 Trail Update
by Gareth Critcher | May 29, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Spring '26 Trail Update Bookwus - Fromme Spring maintenance on Bookwus is complete — all drains have been cleared, targeted trail tread repairs made, and a key section freed of loose rock and winter debris. 1st A Frame trail tread maintenance: exit to a-frame was...
Fiver # 4 with Comor
by Gareth Critcher | May 20, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Join us for Fiver 4 - May 28 (Seymour) - Comor Sports | Registration Open | ROUTE Registration Closing Tuesday 26, 8am Stage 1: Upper Dale's, Dales Stage 2: Forever After Stage 3: High School League + Shore Shenanigans / Women’s+ Enduro - June 20 (Fromme) |...
Family + Kids Fiver – Saturday, May 23
by Gareth Critcher | May 15, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Register online before Thursday at 8am: For kids 13 and under (and parents!) – Presented by RBC with support from VNSTA. $5/child- Parents ride free (no race chip/timed stages)- Parents who want to "race" (stages timed with a race chip) must pre-register via Zone4 and...
May Event Tickets are live!
by Gareth Critcher | May 5, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Event tickets for each round will go on-sale on the first day of the month. Schedule: Family + Kids Fiver - May 23 (Fromme) RBC & VNSTA | Registration OpenRegistration Closing Thursday 21, 8amStage 1: Roadside AttractionStage 2: Bobsled Fiver 4 - May 28 (Seymour)...
Community Survey
by Gareth Critcher | April 29, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
NSMBA Community Survey: Supporting A North Shore Trails Strategy Complete Survey Thank you for assisting the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) with understanding trail use and needs, in support of our development of a North Shore Trails Strategy that will...
April Community Open House
by Gareth Critcher | April 16, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Join our next Community Open House. Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm Location: Lynn Valley Community Room – next to the Lynn Valley Library We're hosting another Community Open House on April 28, 6pm-9pm at the Lynn Valley Community Room. There will...
Board Update March 2026
by Gareth Critcher | March 31, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
The North Shore Mountain Bike Association announces that Penny Deck has resigned from the Board of Directors effective March 13, 2026. The Board is grateful for the time and energy Penny dedicated to the organization and the trails we steward. Penny remains a TAP...
Meet the builders: Cypress Crew
by Gareth Critcher | March 19, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Meet the Cypress Crew! Volunteer Builder Q&A reboot · March 2026
Happy International Women’s Day from the North Shore trails
by Gareth Critcher | March 8, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Happy International Women's Day from the North Shore trails! 💚 Today, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls worldwide, but especially those who build and maintain our trails, lead our advocacy, and shape this community across decades of dedication....