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Developing a Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan for BC Mountain Biking Clubs Information Session
If you were unable to attend the event, links to the Zoom video recording and presentation slides are available below. Zoom Video Recording Presentation...
read moreTrail Stewardship Enhancement Fund Intake Process Information Session
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88649126199?pwd=ST7uQmPRk0mgAwTuJVIZBYS4KPsj9t.1 Meeting ID: 886 4912 6199 Passcode: 499530 Access the Trail Stewardship Enhancement Fund form...
read moreTrail Stewardship Enhancement Project
Project Overview: The Mountain Bike Tourism Association’s Trail Stewardship Enhancement Project has been awarded funding from the B.C. Destination Development Fund (DDF). The DDF aims to invest in projects that: • Foster distinct and globally competitive destinations...
read moreState of the MTB Sector Webinar – Zoom Recording Available
For anyone that missed the State of the MTB Sector Webinar on November 3rd, you can view the Zoom video recording here. The MBTA would like to thank all the presenters for their excellent presentations. Crankworx Events Darren Kinnaird darren@crankworx.com Whistler...
read moreNew MTB Tourism Industry Webinar Series
The MBTA is hosting an mtb tourism industry webinar series over the next few months. The first webinar is titled “State of the MTB Sector” and will be held Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 from 1:00-2:30pm PST. The State of the MTB Sector Webinar will...
read moreCOVID-19 Updates: Information for businesses, employees and consumers
With so much information about the COVID-19 crisis, it can be very confusing. Most if not all businesses in the tourism industry are feeling the impacts from the unprecedented quarantine measures imposed by governments around the world to deal with the crisis. How...
read moreNew E-Mountain Bike Policy for BC
Electric bikes (e-bikes) have become increasingly popular in recent years as an alternative form of transportation and a new recreation activity. Recognizing this as an emerging use of Crown land, Recreation Sites and Trails BC has created a policy to clarify e-bike...
read moreNew Publication: Working in a Good Way
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has released a publication for recreation groups that wish to work cooperatively with Indigenous communities in BC. Authored by Patrick Lucas, founder of the Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program, the guide offers insights into...
read more2019 MBTA AGM announced – June 18 at 11am
Notice of an Annual General Meeting for Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA) Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at 11am PST - via conference call Call in details will be provided to members and partners one week prior to the AGM The AGM is being held for the...
read moreMountain Bike Tourism Creates Jobs and Significant Contributions to Local Economies
Regional economic impact study shows major growth of mountain bike tourism in Sea to Sky Corridor. Vancouver, BC – June 21, 2018 – Whistler, Pemberton, Squamish, and North Vancouver receive a significant share of the estimated 9.2 million overnight visitors that come...
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