Builder Spotlight: Brent Hillier
by Gareth Critcher | August 12, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Meet Brent one of our Fromme Trail Builders. Trail builders are the backbone of the NSMBA, completing work on the trails week after week, in all conditions. Meet Brent Hillier NSMBA Trail Builder, Outdoor Educator and Consultant, Avalanche Practitioner, Hiking Guide,...
Summer Trail Update
by Gareth Critcher | August 8, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Summer Trail Update Upper Griffen - Fromme Many hours have been logged working on a re-route on the Upper Griffen trail. With key help from Youth Trail Stewards, work has been completed building a wood retaining wall, laying down rock and topped with dirt.Cabin Trail...
Bridle Path Update
by Gareth Critcher | July 30, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Thank you trail builders! Fresh planks in place on the heavy traffic Bridle Path. Thanks to Dave Clendenan - "The new Bridle Path boardwalk is open, should be good for another 20 years. Thanks to @metrovancouverbc for materials and crew help, and the many volunteers...
Podcast: Social Economy of Mountain Biking
by Gareth Critcher | July 19, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Podcast Featuring NSMBA -Each For All Vancouver Radio. Peter, Todd and Deanne feature in the mountain bike episode "The Social Economy of Mountain Biking" https://shows.coopradio.org/each-for-all-2024-05-07/ Thank you Trail Builders!
2024 Community Survey
by Gareth Critcher | July 12, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Complete Community Survey, Win New Merch: Your feedback is important to us, as a non-profit that builds and maintains trails to the highest standard, we want to hear from you, our trail users. Canadian-based members (validated by the e-mail address used in NSMBA...
New Hats & Fresh Socks
by Gareth Critcher | July 8, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Fresh Merch day for the trail community. We have just taken delivery of a limited line of Performance Cabin 5-Panel Caps and a full size run for our NEW Trails Forever socks!
Trails Forever Raffle Prizes
by Gareth Critcher | June 22, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Thanks to everyone who supported the trails and entered the Trails Forever raffle! We are pleased to share the winners drawn at our live raffle draw. Congratulations @alpx.expeditions Winner - M Boldt @giantbicyclecanada Winner - D Halliday...
◆◆ Cambodia trail now Open!
by Gareth Critcher | June 17, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
North Shore Mountain Biking Association (NSMBA) Announces Official Adoption and Reopening of Cambodia on Mt. Seymour North Vancouver, BC - June 17, 2024 — The North Shore Mountain Biking Association (NSMBA) is proud to announce officially reopening the newly...
Cancellation Announcement – May 16 – Classic Fiver
by Deanne Cote | May 9, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Dear NSMBA Community, With a heavy heart, we bring you the unfortunate news of the cancellation of our highly anticipated Classic Fiver event scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024. We understand the disappointment this may cause, but we wanted to provide you with a...
Women’s Dig Series on 7th Secret
by Gareth Critcher | May 2, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Back for 2024, announcing the Women’s Dig Series! Join our Trail Director and dedicated Volunteer Builders this April/May for four dig days. Women’s Dig Sessions are open to women(including trans women, femmes, non-binary, and gender-fluid folks) of all experience...
2024 Trails Forever Raffle
by Gareth Critcher | May 1, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
SUPPORT THE TRAILS AND WIN! We're back, bigger & better for 2024! Enter to WIN 1 of 4 prizes from our amazing partner brands in support of the trails. • Single Ticket for $15 • 3-Ticket Pack for $35 • 5-Ticket Pack for $45 Buy tickets -...
Women’s Dig Series on Bobsled
by Gareth Critcher | April 25, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Back for 2024, announcing the Women’s Dig Series! Join our Trail Director and dedicated Volunteer Builders this April/May for four dig days. Women’s Dig Sessions are open to women(including trans women, femmes, non-binary, and gender-fluid folks) of all experience...
Ale Trails – Vancouver’s North Shore: we like our dirt as much as our beer!
by Gareth Critcher | March 15, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Premiered Feb 1, 2024 #ExploreBC #BCAleTrail #BCCraftBeer Ale Trails - Season 3: Episode 1 - Vancouver’s North Shore Why choose between singletracks, flowy trails, jumps or downhill? Explore the vibrant trail networks on Vancouver’s North Shore to find the perfect...
District of North Vancouver – Natural Area Trails Strategy Update
by Gareth Critcher | March 5, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
On Monday, February 5, 2024, the District of North Vancouver Mayor and Council voted unanimously in support of the DNV Parks Natural Areas Trail Strategy (NATS). This final vote was the culmination of almost 2 years of community engagement and planning by DNV Parks...
The North Shore’s most popular trail, Bobsled.
by Gareth Critcher | March 4, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Bobsled is the #1 globally ranked mountain bike trail on Trailforks. Chill out in the forest on a popular North Shore classic with mahalomydude!
New Addition to the NSMBA Team!
by Deanne Cote | February 12, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Exciting News: Zahava Barwin Joins Our Team as Partnership & Event Manager! We are thrilled to announce a valuable addition to our team – the talented and dynamic Zahava Barwin, who will be taking on the role of Partnership & Event Manager. Zahava brings a...
February Trails For All Challenge
by Gareth Critcher | January 15, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
The trails are calling! This February, join us in a challenge to stay active, give back to the trails and connect with our amazing community. We’re challenging YOU to get out on the trails for 29 minutes for 29 days straight (yes, this year is a leap year). 29 minutes...
District of West Vancouver Council Presentation
by Gareth Critcher | January 15, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Listen again! NSMBA Executive Director, Deanne Cote presentation to District of West Vancouver Council on January 15 2024. Starts around 7:28.
District of North Vancouver Council Update
by Gareth Critcher | January 15, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Recording recap from the recent DNV council workshop where the parks staff presented the Natural Area Trails Strategy (NATS) to the council and fielded any questions or comments from the Council. NSMBA Members are welcome to give feedback directly to the DNV...
Listen again: The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
by Gareth Critcher | January 5, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Mountain biking season extended on the North Shore. Deanne Cote talks with Stephen Quinn for CBC on all things Mountain Biking with the NSMBA. More bikers are riding and maintaining North Shore trails because of the...