SORCA is engaging with local RCMP and various stakeholders on the usage and safety of Garibaldi Park Road. We have been informed that the RCMP may have additional enforcement on Garibaldi Park Road in the near future. We have been asked to inform and remind our members that although its a dirt road that accesses some of the best mountain bike trails anywhere, it's classed as a highway, and not a fire service road as many think. Meaning, that all rules that govern a normal highway are in play while utilizing this road. ![]()
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The road has become quite busy in recent years, with many sea-to-sky residents using it year-round to access their favourite recreational areas. We remind our membership that conducting ourselves equitably and safely on this roadway is paramount.
Next Wednesday, June 29 Tantalus Bike Shop and Belinda Grant Real Estate are hosting SORCA’s 5th Cinco of the year! This XC Cinco is not to be missed! This race is taking place in the Alice Lake area and is going to be a blast. The après for the race will take place at the beautiful Squamish Valley Golf Course.![]()
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Full Details and registration are linked below! Look forward to seeing you there!![]()
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sorca.ca/2022/sorca-cinco-5-supported-by-tantalus-bike-shop-belinda-grant-real-estate![]()
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spruceregistrations.com/sorca/register/
SORCA has received permission to rebuild “Word of Mouth.” The rebuilt trail will traverse a forested piece of land to the north, just east of the original route, before briefly entering the cut block to reconnect with the lower section. We want to thank the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the land owners, Black Mount Logging and the Province of BC, for seeing the value in this reconnection. Our trail crew has been out clearing the initial route in preparation for some upcoming running events; however, it will take a larger effort over the coming months to make it 'bike ready.’ ![]()
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Stay tuned for how you can get involved in completing this important re-connection.
Uì! (Hello! In Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language)![]()
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It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day, and National Indigenous History Month. Today is a day for us all to celebrate and recognize the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw as well as First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples wherever you may live.![]()
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Every time you head out on the trails here in the town now known as Squamish, you’re travelling in the territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish people). For thousands of years and still today the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People have lived, stewarded and travelled throughout this land, a land they have a strong spiritual connection to and an inherent right to govern.![]()
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Today and every day of the year, it is important to reflect on our relationship with the land that you recreate on and to understand how you can contribute to decolonization and lasting reconciliation - this includes recreating responsibly and with minimal impact to the land. Respect the territory that you recreate on - leave no trace, don't braid trails, follow established protocols for new trail builds.![]()
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Now is a good time to brush up on what you know about where you live, about the Squamish Nation and about reconciliation with Canada’s First peoples. Check out some of the events happening in Squamish at Totem Hall and the Library and the following resources *(All linked below)*.![]()
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Ayais Chexw (Have a good one in Squamish Language)![]()
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->Relevant Local Events![]()
www.squamishchief.com/local-news/heres-what-is-happening-in-the-sea-to-sky-for-national-indigenou...![]()
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->Learn how to pronounce Skwxwú7mesh.![]()
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknmoz9PZRU&ab_channel=SkwomeshLanguageAcademy![]()
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->Oh the Places You Should Know to learn about Squamish place names.![]()
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->Learn how setters and Squamish people have worked together in the past through the Utsam Witnessing that took place in the upper reaches of the Elaho Valley.![]()
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uts%27am_Witness_Project