FVMBA

Steve — January 25, 2009 @ 8:44 pm

Currently:

Snow. Don’ even think about it.

Cory — January 26, 2009 @ 9:48 am

I second that. Haven’t tried Red, but Bear isn’t doable.

Tom — February 11, 2009 @ 9:02 pm

Still a ton of snow at the pond parking lot.

Bruce — February 14, 2009 @ 4:11 pm

Feb.14 Thought I would mention that the trails above Heritage Park in Mission are in great shape.
Someone went in and bucked up most of the deadfall. Thanks if it was FVMBA.
As I ride those trails often I was wondering if FVMBA helps to maintain these trails. If so I would like to help out.

Thanks
Bruce

todd — February 23, 2009 @ 7:22 pm

lots of snow at the top of Bear and in the parking lot still.soon…..

Cory — February 25, 2009 @ 12:00 pm

It’s snowing on Bear again today. Nice.

Todd — March 24, 2009 @ 10:48 am

Mar.24/09 Bear is in great condition right now even after all the rain and snow. Bigguns is good to. Jolly Rancher still has snow up in the clear cut at the top but fine in the lower parts once back into the trees. Not sure about Red but will hike it this week to see how it is and advise.

Doug — April 2, 2009 @ 10:33 am

What are conditions like at Red? Snow? If so, at what level is it clear? Thanks.

Tom — April 7, 2009 @ 6:56 pm

On Saturday April 3 the snow line on Red was half way down Big Red. A foot and a half at the top and a hike-a-bike from below Arduum.

As far as Heritage Park goes, FVMBA does not maintain those trails. If you stop into Wentings Cycle in Mission they can likely put you in contact with the individual(s) who do. And aside from a few muddy sections, the trails are clear and a fun XC rip.

Tom — April 17, 2009 @ 6:05 pm

April 16 - Still a bit of snow at the top of the climb on Red but the XC trails are free of snow and debris.

ekliever — April 19, 2009 @ 12:06 pm

How are trail conditions in the Valley? Vedder is all clear and really nice right now.

-Bear and Red?
-Sumas?
-Woodlot?
-Fromme?
-Seymour?
-Cypress?

Just wondering how the snow levels were and if the trails were rideable?
Vedder is dry right now, all the trails are in great condition. I heard that even the Den is clear of snow. Don’t forget to come out to the cleanup next weekend.

Steve — April 19, 2009 @ 9:11 pm

Red’s in great shape. Tiny bit of snow on the way up to the top, but none on the trail. Some standing water, but otherwise great - Thanks to Tom for raking!!!

Tom — April 20, 2009 @ 3:48 pm

You’re welcome…lots more to come!

As far as Sumas goes…I hear Time Killer, Devil’s Throat, World Cup and Time Out are rideable. Knob Gobbler and Holiday Sauce still have snow on them.

Dwayne — April 27, 2009 @ 3:32 pm

Rode Knob Gobbler on Friday. Still some snow at the very start, but should be gone in very short order. There’s quite a bit of blowdown in sections - had to spend a bit of time clearing large branches off the trail. Other than that it’s looking great.

Steve — August 10, 2009 @ 10:49 am

Back side trails were in great shape on Saturday (before Monday’s rain). Watch for bees below the corral. Three of us got stung.

Todd — August 10, 2009 @ 1:11 pm

sumas on Sunday was wicked !! The rain will only make it better !

Ryan — November 9, 2009 @ 8:47 pm

Road Bear yesterday (Nov 8/09) and it was great considering the rain! We had 9 out for our ride, Drop rocks not Bombs!

Gary Harder — November 11, 2009 @ 9:39 am

New entrance bridge on NoahFear going in today (wed)
bridge party if anyone is interested in helping.
g

NF entrance is just below the old cut up yellow gate w. side

Steve — November 11, 2009 @ 10:52 am

Interestingly, Noah Fear is on Sumas, not Bear, nor Red.

Tom — November 11, 2009 @ 4:19 pm

Red XC trails - sections of Red Rider and most of Big Red are underwater. The rest of the trails are extremely soft. Please ride elsewhere for now. Or…bring out your leaf rake and help clear the trails.

Gary Harder — November 12, 2009 @ 9:50 am

NoahFear bridge is done!!
Big thanks to the Trev and Kim,Kerry they worked their butts off.
We used a lot of spikes and our froes/chainsaws had a workout,those who are members
this is where your membership dues are going.
It was pitch black when we were done,but smiling,
as the rain/snow came.

g

Tom — November 12, 2009 @ 5:29 pm

Isn’t Noah Fear on Sumas?

Doug — November 15, 2009 @ 9:21 am

Nice work, Gary! Finally, the entrance to Noah Fear is all rideable! Sorry I couldn’t make it out to help, I was Mr. Mom for the day!

Big Sumas awaits us today! We are riding the Sauces and the Peels. Anyone interested in joining, we’ll meet at the lower gate at high noon! Woot! Rain be damned!

PS. Tom, we will do what maintenance we can to offset the wet riding conditions.

Gary Harder — November 17, 2009 @ 4:00 pm

Hey Doug ,
Don’t forget the Trev and his big red hauling truck,as well Kim and a couple of others helped out as well.
Without Trev’s big truck we could of never hauled those big beams up the mountain.

Don’t forget tonight Tues marks the start of Mtbike 4Cross starting at 8pm
Free to spectate ,bring your kids or wife.
www.abbotsfordbmx.ca for schedule.
g

Gary Harder — November 18, 2009 @ 3:32 pm

4X had 85 riders opening race this tues and every tues, great vibe and lots of smiling faces.
schedule and info www.abbotsfordbmx.ca
All riders especially Sumas— Snow and lots of it but more important is there are lots of tree’s and debris on the trails . Be very careful . New gate installed above TimeKiller.
g

todd — December 6, 2009 @ 3:23 pm

Dec 6 and just came from Bear Mtn. and there are some BIG trees down near the top and about a 1/3 the way down. Will clear some this week and maybe use a couple of them to go over as well….. we’ll see when I get back there. Jolly Rancher clear.

todd — December 6, 2009 @ 3:25 pm

Dec 6 and just came from Bear Mtn. and there are some BIG trees down near the top and about a 1/3 the way down. Will clear some this week and maybe use a couple of them to go over as well….. we’ll see when I get back there. Jolly Rancher clear.

Gary Harder — December 8, 2009 @ 8:57 am

TimeKiller in Xcellent shape,due to the cold,new section in the clearcut redone.
NoahFear entrance logride is finished,as well as the EmmaPeel first bridge(recently underwater)
has been redone.
What beautiful weather.
g

Doug — December 18, 2009 @ 3:45 pm

Anyone been up Red lately? Is there snow still? Is it at all ridable? Thanks in advance for the reply!

Rick — December 21, 2009 @ 7:31 am

I was up red on the 8th and it was all good!

Gary Harder — December 26, 2009 @ 6:05 pm

Boxing Day Sumas.
Rode with a lot of great guys today, atop at the lookout ,where the clear day gave us a stellar view. Riding down from the KnobGobbler we weren’t into the trail very far when down I went and to the laughter of Deano. Laying upside down testing out my new Kail-protectives helmut ,it was all good.
Big thankyou to Polly,Deano,Chris,Steve,Todd ,Trev,my son Jer.
We ended up taking Sideshow out to the TimeKiller which was in fine shape.
The sun was shining up a storm and sitting at the cabin,till we ripped her out to the Bakstad parking lot,it was one of those days to be remembered.
Everybody was smiling at the exit,laughing.
This is why I ride,I love the bike,but really it’s more,today again I knew what it was.
Gary

todd — January 3, 2010 @ 6:36 pm

amen Gary !!

Tom — March 19, 2010 @ 8:47 pm

March 19 2010 - There has been a rash of vehicle breakins at both Bear Mountain and the Woodlot in recent weeks.

colin — April 23, 2010 @ 3:59 pm

Hey, could someone help me out. I really want to ride Arduum on red mountain but i have no clue where the trail is. I no where Bear Mountain is and ride it a lot and i no that arduum is right across the street but do i hike up into the gun range?

Tom — April 23, 2010 @ 9:39 pm

DO NOT GO UP INTO THE GUN RANGE. There is a bypass trail south of the gun club driveway. There’s concrete barriers and a sign, you can’t miss it. http://gutsploder.net/maps/red%20mt.htm