Great post from our friends down in the Fraser Valley. All the same applies to us here in Squamish. Please recreate responsibly this weekend!Fire risk has risen to extreme throughout many parts of BC & it’s important that we all do our part to keep ourselves, our communities, and the land & forest safe. ![]()
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If you’re heading out for an adventure on the trails this weekend, whether locally in the Fraser Valley or traveling within BC, be sure to plan ahead. ![]()
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Here’s a few things to do to help:![]()
- Stay up to date on wildfires & fire risks where you are headed www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status![]()
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- Check weather forecasts for alerts on air quality and adjust your outdoor activities accordingly weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/provincial_summary/bc_e.html![]()
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- Follow fire bans and other restrictions on travel & recreation bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp![]()
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- Pay attention to local trail closures For Fraser Valley closures see: www.fvmba.com/trail-closures-and-notices/![]()
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- When driving off-road, do not park over grass or brush; there is a risk the heat from your vehicle may ignite it![]()
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- Likewise, pay attention when you set your bike down after use, your brake rotors get very hot too![]()
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Some excellent advice from our friends at BC AdventureSmart “Sound judgement, and knowing when to turn around (or not go at all) and save it for another time, are your most valuable outdoor skills.”![]()
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To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or other fire violation, call 1 (800) 663-5555 or *5555 on your cell ⠀![]()
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#WildFireSafety #KnowBeforeYouGo #SafetyFirst #BCAdventureSmart
Did you get out this weekend at the BVOD event? A huge thank you to Bryan Raiser and volunteers for putting on the TWENTIETH (!!!) year of this awesome fundraising event. We hear you all raised over $3000 for the hardworking Squamish Search and Rescue team. Big shout outs to those that donated, rode, sponsored and volunteered to make the day possible.
SORCA is happy to announce a new partnership with lululemon! They have made an incredible donation to SORCA and the Squamish Nation Youth MTB Program by way of their Trails for All initiative. The goal of this initiative is to foster inclusion and promote accessibility on our trail networks.![]()
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They’ve provided limited edition technical Lululemon jerseys which are available for local pickup/purchase through SORCA. All proceeds are going back to your trails!![]()
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Jerseys are printed on the men’s Metalvent and women’s Swiftly tech tee’s (pictured here). ![]()
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***Full details on sizing and how to snap one up are in the link below!***![]()
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sorca.ca/2021/trail-for-all-lulu-lemon
Stop Drop and Rake! A fun trail work initiative brought to you by our friends @oneupcomponents !![]()
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Want to scratch the volunteer trail work itch? Want the trails to feel less sketchy? This is a great way to do it, mid-ride!![]()
There are now dozens of hi-viz leaf rakes all over the Squamish network.![]()
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If you see a rake, spend 10 minutes clearing the kitty litter and marbles off of the next section, then leave it for the next person.![]()
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Fresh tracks!![]()
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Full details linked -> sorca.ca/2021/oneup-stop-drop-and-rake ![]()
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OneUp Components initiative lead![]()
3 Storms Creations local laser etching![]()
Home Depot Squamish for helping with supplies!
Big thank you going out to Dialed In Cycling this week ❤️! These guys have been instrumental in the success of the Squamish Nation Youth MTB Program. They've offered vehicle and bike support as well as coaching services to help this program, which was originally started by Shawna at Squamish Nation Recreation and coach Matt Van Oostdam.