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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 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...
read moreMountain Bike Tourism Symposium comes to Revelstoke
Revelstoke, BC April 10, 2017 – What do mountain bikers look for in a destination? Great trails, mountain scenery, friendly towns with a passion for outdoor adventure…sounds like Revelstoke! This September 13th to 15th, Revelstoke will host the fourth bi-annual...
read moreMountain biking visitors contribute significant economic benefits to Squamish
VANCOUVER – April 4, 2017 A new study supported by the District of Squamish finds that mountain bike trails in Squamish attracted $9.9 million in visitor spending in 2016. Mountain biking is a significant outdoor activity in the District of Squamish, with 25,180...
read moreSimpcw First Nations – Building trails, capacity & economic opportunity
September 1, 2015 SIMPCW (Chu Chua) – people from throughout the McBride to Barriere Corridor will have an opportunity to learn how to build world-class single-track trails for hiking and mountain biking.
The workshop will take place on Saturday and Sunday September 12 & 13 at the Simpcw Nation community Hall (500 Dunn Lake Rd, Barriere, BC) from 9am to 4pm.
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