WMBC Trail News

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 418

2010-10-19T02:11:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1a. Re: Evolution and Scorpion are buffed. From: bhawk1980 View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1a.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 417

2010-10-18T01:53:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. Evolution and Scorpion are buffed. From: Eric Brown View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 416

2010-10-16T01:57:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (3 Messages) 1a. And folks think mt. biking is hardcore. From: Eric Brown 1b. Re: And folks think mt. biking is hardcore. From: Rodd Pemble 1c. Re: And folks think mt. biking

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 415

2010-10-14T01:59:00.000-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. A Dog vid From: Eric Brown View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1. A Dog vid

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 414

2010-10-13T02:09:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1a. Re: Lars Sternberg on U Line in Dirt Mag [1 Attachment] From: Michael Brodsky View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1a.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 413

2010-10-10T01:44:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (4 Messages) 1a. WMBC Annual Meeting Tomorrow-RSVP please From: markomtb13 1b. Re: WMBC Annual Meeting Tomorrow-RSVP please From: Marsha 1c. Re: WMBC Annual Meeting

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 412

2010-10-09T01:51:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 1. Ride with other Whimps From: DC 2. Pre Meeting Ride Hosted by WMBC From: DC View All Topics | Create New

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 411[1 Attachment]

2010-10-07T01:56:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 1. Lars Sternberg on U Line in Dirt Mag From: Eric Brown 2. WMBC - Annual meeting From: DC View All Topics

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 410

2010-09-23T02:04:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. Look Out Mountain Two Towers From: macwhan54 View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1. Look Out

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 409

2010-09-22T02:08:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. Building Season Kickoff - Oct. 16 From: bhawk1980 View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 408

2010-09-16T02:05:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1a. Re: Whatcom County Tourism vid From: joshua brawley View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1a.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 407

2010-09-15T01:52:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (6 Messages) 1a. Whatcom County Tourism vid From: Eric Brown 1b. Re: Whatcom County Tourism vid From: Rodd Pemble 1c. Re: Whatcom County Tourism vid From: Eric Brown

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 406

2010-09-14T02:07:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 1a. Re: Fw: DNR Forum on recreation, upcoming legislation and more [2 At From: bill hawk 1b. Re: Fw: DNR Forum on recreation, upcoming legislation and more From: Eric Brown

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 405[2 Attachments]

2010-09-11T01:48:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 1a. Re: New riding opportunities - A challenge From: macwhan54 2. Fw: DNR Forum on recreation, upcoming legislation and more From: Daniel Probst

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 404

2010-09-10T02:00:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (4 Messages) 1a. Re: New riding opportunities - A challenge From: Morris Arthur 1b. Re: New riding opportunities - A challenge From: Eric Brown 1c. Re: New riding

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 403

2010-09-09T02:04:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 1a. New riding opportunities - A challenge From: Eric Brown 1b. Re: New riding opportunities - A challenge From: Steven VanderStaay View All

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 402

2010-09-08T01:58:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (5 Messages) 1a. Re: Eight Weeks of Walking From: chardin61 1b. Re: Eight Weeks of Walking From: Morris Arthur 1c. Re: Eight Weeks of Walking From: Eric Brown

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 401

2010-09-07T02:01:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 1a. Eight Weeks of Walking From: markomtb13 1b. Re: Eight Weeks of Walking From: alex vondrell View All Topics | Create New Topic

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 400

2010-09-01T01:52:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. NWTA purchasing a trailbuilding machine From: Eric Brown View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 399

2010-08-31T05:42:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. Off Leash Dog Complaints From: Eric Brown View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1. Off Leash

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 398

2010-08-25T01:58:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. bathrobe and rubber boots on the ridge? From: Eric Brown View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 397[3 Attachments]

2010-08-24T01:53:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. 2010 WMBC Survey Summary From: Eric Brown View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1. 2010 WMBC

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 396

2010-08-18T01:54:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. Leavenworth IMBA Trail day - Sept. 16th - 19th From: Eric Brown View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 395

2010-08-13T02:43:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. Visitor from Georgia From: markomtb13 View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1. Visitor from

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 394

2010-08-07T02:07:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. Bike Swap From: DC View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1. Bike Swap Posted by

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 393

2010-08-03T02:01:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. Cool new vid of U Line and A Dog From: Eric Brown View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 392

2010-07-17T01:44:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 1a. Re: Evolution Woodwork From: bhawk1980 2a. 18th Annual Padden MTN Pedal, 7/18/2010, 12:00 am From: whimps_mtb_club@yahoogroups.com

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 391

2010-07-13T01:49:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1. 18th Annual Padden MTN Pedal, 7/18/2010, 12:00 am From: whimps_mtb_club@yahoogroups.com View All Topics | Create New Topic Message

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 390

2010-07-10T01:45:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1a. Re: Woopsie Woodle needs a machete From: Mark Peterson View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1a.

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 389

2010-07-09T01:47:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 1a. Appreciation for our trails From: Daniel Probst 1b. Re: Appreciation for our trails From: Daniel Probst View All Topics | Create New Topic

[whimps_mtb_club] Digest Number 388

2010-07-08T01:49:00.001-07:00

WMBC Messages In This Digest (1 Message) 1a. Re: One more U Line vid From: Kameron VanderPol View All Topics | Create New Topic Message 1a. Re:

[whimps_mtb_club] t. burns

2010-07-06T21:28:00.001-07:00

Tyler, I know you are on this list. Can you reply back so i can get your email. Joshua Brawley __._,_.___

Re: [whimps_mtb_club] Woopsie Woodle needs a machete

2010-07-06T21:00:00.000-07:00

you have an email for him?From: David Waugh To: whimps_mtb_club@yahoogroups.comSent: Tue, July 6, 2010 7:16:01 PMSubject: Re: [whimps_mtb_club] Woopsie Woodle needs a machete Last I knew, Russ was doing brushing. You should let him know that you're willing to help

Re: [whimps_mtb_club] Woopsie Woodle needs a machete

2010-07-06T19:16:00.001-07:00

Last I knew, Russ was doing brushing. You should let him know that you're willing to help. He'd be happy to have the help.My photography: http://www.dwaughphoto.com--- On Mon, 7/5/10, Michael Brodsky wrote:From: Michael Brodsky Subject: [whimps_mtb_club] Woopsie Woodle

RE: [whimps_mtb_club] Evolution Woodwork

2010-07-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

Please ,please, please, don't make it to easy! Sturdy good, easy... No bueno-----Original Message-----Date: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 8:15:37 amTo: From: "Eric Brown" Subject: RE: [whimps_mtb_club] Evolution WoodworkThanks for working on that sucker, Bill. I've got a bone to pick with thatfeature! ;-) From: whimps_mtb_club@yahoogroups.com[

RE: [whimps_mtb_club] Evolution Woodwork

2010-07-06T08:15:00.001-07:00

Thanks for working on that sucker, Bill. I’ve got a bone to pick with that feature! ;-) From: whimps_mtb_club@yahoogroups.com [mailto:whimps_mtb_club@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bhawk1980 Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 7:50 PM To: whimps_mtb_club@yahoogroups.com Subject: [whimps_mtb_club] Evolution

[whimps_mtb_club] Woopsie Woodle needs a machete

2010-07-05T22:27:00.000-07:00

Its totally overgrown. I'm willing to help if someone wants to give it a trim __._,_.___ I was there watching him film that. boy does he haul down the hill!!!On Jul 2, 2010, at 4:37 PM, "Eric Brown" wrote: Another one from the Transition boys today. Lars absolutely shredding the trail. It's a good thing we've got that pesky filter

[whimps_mtb_club] One more U Line vid

2010-07-02T16:37:00.000-07:00

Another one from the Transition boys today. Lars absolutely shredding the trail. It’s a good thing we’ve got that pesky filter feature at the entrance…..he just gaps right over it! lol http://www.pinkbike.com/video/146780/ Hope everyone has a great weekend and gets lots of riding in. I’m another week

[whimps_mtb_club] New U Line helmet cam

2010-07-02T14:43:00.000-07:00

Just got this courtesy of Kyle Young at Transition Bikes. For anyone trying to figure out the various sections, this might help. Riding is by Tyler “the silent assassin” Earnheart and he knows the line as well as anyone (he had 10-15 days of digging on it). http://vholdr.com/video/

[whimps_mtb_club] Jackson in Whistler

2010-07-02T14:14:00.000-07:00

Another “kids growing up in whistler” video. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga72-ASP1uM We kept running into Jackson (and his mom and sister) last summer and my wife got a good shot of him one day. They’re in the background and his sister is ripping it up on the bike too. http://

[whimps_mtb_club] Following theWhimps

2010-07-02T08:20:00.000-07:00

Hi all,I've been adding ways to follow The WMBC you can now bookmark http://www.whimpsmtb.com/user_content.html this page is a combination of what is posted on the WMBC yahoo group page and it also links to the WMBC blog.Also I'm looking for fellow riders that would be will to post occasionally on the blog. It can be any MT Bike related topic. If interested please email admin@

[whimps_mtb_club] Seattle area biker sick

2010-07-01T13:54:00.001-07:00

Hey folks - not sure if you've heard but Wick (mike wicklund), of Wednesday Night World's and long time mountain bike race promoter, is very sick from a crazy infection and in the ICU. There are a few fund raising efforts in place to help with medical expenses, including the Greenwater race coming up next

Re: [whimps_mtb_club] WMBC Fundraiser

2010-07-01T10:43:00.001-07:00

Count me in. MikeSent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint!----- Reply message -----From: "DC" Date: Wed, Jun 30, 2010 7:53 pmSubject: [whimps_mtb_club] WMBC FundraiserTo: Hi everyone, I'm working with Chris

WMBC Fundraiser

2010-07-01T09:54:00.001-07:00

Sign me up for one, Darren.

[whimps_mtb_club] WMBC Fundraiser

2010-06-30T19:53:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,I'm working with Chris Behee on producing a quality poster size Galbraith Mt map, based off the map which is sold at all the shops and online .size would 27x36 sizeon 60# poster paperSeeing it would be one of the WMBC fundraisers it would sell for $35.00 plus shipping.-- 5.90 plus poster tube if it won't fit in a USPS tube. So total cost would be 42.00 including shipping.I would need

[whimps_mtb_club] Pigs Work

2010-06-29T09:18:00.000-07:00

Last night the kids and i did a little work on the second pig, we removed one of the slowing switch backs and re-rerouted it to a more straight line. This was on the list of WMBC fixes for the trail and the next step will be to remove the old section of trail.Chance my 4 yr old said he saw Pig tracks!Cheers darren ------------------------------------Yahoo! Groups Links<*> To visit your group on

Last Official Trail Day a Success:

2010-06-22T07:11:00.000-07:00

We had a killer turnout this Saturday for our last official trailday of the season. Even with it being one of the only sunny days in recent weeks (hello summer, where art thou?), over 50 people took the day off the bike to help us get Atomic Dog dialed for the summer. There were a lot of the usuals on hand, but there was also a lot of new faces that were stoked to give back. Also, the trend of

Reminder: Trail session today

2010-06-19T06:03:00.001-07:00

Details are as follows: Date: Saturday, June 19th Sponsor: Transition Bikes Time: Meet at 9:45 at Lake Padden Lot (across from Galby lane) and we'll head up the hill at 10AM. Trail: Atomic Dog Goal: Get Atomic Dog buffed, drainage finished, add a couple of features and dial in a new exit.

2010 Maps

2010-06-14T07:08:00.000-07:00

The new and updated 2010 Galbraith Moutain map is ready for purchase from the WMBC site. Updates include: Uemployment line Atomic Dog lost Sole three pig reroute other updates are better repersentation of the actually trail bed on the map. Chris did a great job WMBC Store

RD Watters Vid of EL Pollo

2010-06-09T08:13:00.001-07:00

cool vid from local rider R.D Watters El Pollo from RD Watters on Vimeo. Cheers dc

Galbraith Mountain Rider Survey

2010-06-04T07:53:00.000-07:00

Hi all, In order to get a better understanding of our community using the trails on Galbraith, we’ve put together a rider survey. As the survey states, this information is completely anonymous and the WMBC is not collecting any personal data (email, names, etc.). This information will be used to support future discussions with land managers in Whatcom County and provide insight into the

Signs going up

2010-05-26T12:42:00.000-07:00

The WMBC has starting the process of signing the FR and DH directional trails on Galbraith. There is an entrance sign which indicate it's a mt. bike only trail and it warns riders of the upcoming challenging terrain. There is also an exit sign which tells riders and hikers to not go up these trails because they will likely encounter riders descending at high speeds. Signs were posted at the top

Unemployment Line Open

2010-05-19T07:33:00.000-07:00

Hey ya'll. We had 45+ peeps on Sunday's build day. We got all of the risk management issues knocked off the list on Unemployment Line (new name for the Luge). Every jump is officially "caseable" and lots of jumps were tweaked to hit better/safer. There is still some revegging to do and 2 small sections of the old luge to close down, but it's entirely rideable top to bottom. The list of thanks

Trail day May 16th 2010

2010-05-14T07:08:00.000-07:00

Now that the WMBC has a new stewardship agreement in place with Polygon, we've been given the go-ahead to resume trail building activities on Galbraith. We are throwing a trail work party this Sunday that will focus on completing work on Unemployment Line. There's several major projects that need to be finished in addition to jump shaping and revegging. There's a couple natural spring zones

RUA Agreement Offical Statement

2010-05-08T06:34:00.000-07:00

The WMBC and Polygon 05 have reached agreement for the continued management of the trail system on Galbraith Mountain. The new stewardship agreement is similar to the previous versions and the WMBC will be in charge of all trail maintenance and construction on Galbraith Mountain. We are extremely pleased we were able to reach agreement with the new land owners. We are fortunate that we have such

It's done

2010-05-07T20:22:00.000-07:00

With a month plus invested into the process the WMBC has come to a Stewardship agreement with Polygon o5. A big Thanks must go out MP and Mark lee. The WMBC board and it's legal help feel very confident that the new agreement will product both parties well if any litigation were to come from an incident on the hill-- we cn again start maintaining the trail we all love so much-- cheers

WMBC Reaches Agreement for Galbraith Mountain

2010-05-07T18:32:00.000-07:00

The WMBC and Polygon 05 have reached agreement for the continued management of the trail system on Galbraith Mountain. The new stewardship agreement is similar to the previous versions and the WMBC will be in charge of all trail maintenance and construction on Galbraith Mountain.We are extremely pleased we were able to reach agreement with the new land owners. We are fortunate that we have such

New Stewardship Agreement

2010-05-04T12:39:00.000-07:00

After a month of working with our lawyer and polygon 05's lawyer we believe we have come up with a agreement which will work for both parties very well. We hope to sign it this week and be back on the hill maintaing by next week-- let's hope all goes well dc

May 2nd Trail day Cancelled

2010-04-30T09:59:00.000-07:00

Hey all, Again we had to cancel another Trail day due to not having a working Stewardship Agreement with Polygon 05. The Agreement which we had revised for Polygons Lawyer to look at was returned with two clauses that are not acceptable to the WMBC board and would cost the Club 1000’s of extra dollars in insurance. We are hopeful that an agreement that is to the liking of both parties will be

April 17th trail day to be rescheduled

2010-04-15T14:24:00.000-07:00

The Kulshan-sponsored trail day on Sat. the 17th is cancelled, or rather, is being rescheduled. I'll let you know when a new date has been set. Cheers, Hawk

Yes- evo is reopened

2010-04-08T06:54:00.000-07:00

Riders, the lower Evolution reroute is complete and the trail has been reopened. The reroute eliminates the rutted-out, fall-line section of trail, and also will keep riders from blasting into the road at the exit, which was an obvious safety issue. Colin Tobin operated the mini-excavator that was donated by Mark Salisbury of Fanatik Bikes to complete the majority of the work and we had a solid

Fairhaven Bike & Mountain Sports

2010-03-22T08:17:00.000-07:00

Mike and crew from Fairhaven Bike & Mountain Sports Supplied the food and coffee for the the last set of reroutes planned for the Three Pigs. Today's plan was to remove a fall line section of trail for a more XC flowing section. Mp had the line tapped and ready for th e 25 people and 3 dogs prior to us all showing up to work. We had planned to work until 1:30 but we all wanted to see the

Dropnzone Trailday

2010-03-16T13:18:00.001-07:00

Hey all,Just want to give a HUGE thanks to everyone that came out to throw dirt on Sunday. We ended up with 54 people (plus a couple late stragglers) that included about 10 groms and 1/2 dozen gals, plus at least 10 dogs. Big props to Chris and Allen who not only took care of breakfast and pizza for lunch, but they brought a fair bit of killer swag and their crew of builders with them.We split

Evo Closed for Work

2010-03-11T07:29:00.000-08:00

Hi all,Sorry for the late notice, but as of today, Evolution will be closed for 3-4days while we put a re-route in place at the exit. The goal is to weave thetrail down the hill after the step up (which is getting overhauled as well),add a few more features and then point riders up the road upon exit vs.coming into the road perpendicular - which is both a safety hazard and ismaking a real mess of

NEW TRAIL!! Connector from Oly to Papa Bear

2010-03-07T20:43:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Trailhead Athletics for helping to rally a big crew for the new connector from the Oly to the Three Bears. The rain held out for the day and we were able to punch the trail through to the road-near the junction of Road 2000 & 2700 (Supercross Road).We had close to 40 folks show up throughout the day. With such a great turnout we were able to get the trail done today and even sooner than

Day ?? on Machine Built the tweek'n starts

2010-03-05T07:17:00.000-08:00

Hey fellas,Yesterday, we had crew of 6 or 7 of us shaping down the old section of trail (skidder road)…..we got right before we turn off the old trail into the last new section. Andrew was working ahead and cleared almost the entire way to the road and worked in a couple of really cool old growth stumps to weave around. The last section is going to be really fun and pumpy. It might have a feature

Luge build wk three

2010-03-02T12:26:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,So, Andrew and Colin took the weekend off from the trail. After 12 days straight of digging……they were starting to show signs of being human! ;-) Actually, Andrew wired his entire upstairs of his house, so he didn’t even get a weekend off from working. Ouch!! Hawk, Slater, myself and the pups got out on Saturday to start pin flagging obvious areas that need some love. They’ve got

XC Work Party 3/7/10

2010-02-24T06:53:00.000-08:00

We'll be cranking in one of the last of our connectors on the to do list this year. The new connector between the Oly and the Three Bears.The line is flagged ready to go. With a good turnout we should be able to get 'er done for the most part in a day.TRAILHEAD ATHLETICS-http://www.trailheadathletics.com/ The owners are longtime riders and WMBC supporters Derek Shiers and Nicola Mann. They will

Machine Built Day 8

2010-02-23T20:08:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,Got out in the afternoon y’day and met up with the fellas. Lots of progress and guys gettin’ after it. We’ve crossed the old Luge for the 5th and last time. Both Colin and Andrew have been pushing forward to reconnect with the old section today before the rains hit.Not much in the way of pics, but I’ll get more today. Also, we did some reshaping on a couple of jumps and softened

Friday 19th

2010-02-20T07:26:00.000-08:00

Quick update:Well, I got out around 1 and we had a HUGE posse out there. I called ahead and knew we had 12 people out there, so I picked up lil’ caesars for the guys for lunch. By the time I got there, we had over 20 folks!! Because we were pretty much caught up to Andrew, I had guys concentrate on shutting down the old trail, transplanting ferns and we also totally blocked off the old section of

Thurs the 18th

2010-02-19T23:40:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,A quick update. We had Spencer, Colin, Tyler B., Guy, Josh P., Brandon, Kyle N. all out helping Andrew y’day. As I was heading up, I ran into Spencer and he was totally blown away by the quantity and quality of the new work. He helped shape 3 berms that are works of art and said he’ll be out as much as possible.Day 4 saw the completion of 4 jumps and a beautiful 3 berm chicane. I

Luge day 4

2010-02-18T20:06:00.001-08:00

Hey all,We had the plunder crew in full effect. They’ve been busting their butts in a serious way and I’m totally grateful for their building expertise and efforts. We had Lorin B., another trailday regular (Chris) and a total newb (Andrew) helping out move dirt. Courtney came down during a ride to help transplant ferns for an hour or so.The crew got a huge berm done, a couple drains and 4 jumps

Luge day 3

2010-02-17T18:14:00.000-08:00

Hey fellas,Day 2 Update:Huge progress yesterday with another killer crew. Hawk, Brad, Kevin, Andrew, Lorin, Brandon, Josh, The Plunder crew (Colin, Vaughn, Chris, Clayton and Thad) got after it again. I don’t have the total length of trail built, but a chunk of the day was devoted to clearing a gnarly section. Brad set his camera up for 3 hours on time lapse clearing that section, so that

More pics from Day 2 on the Luge

2010-02-17T10:05:00.001-08:00

Clayton and Chris revegetating an area. Brad shaping some gold. The machine building trail.

Day Two Luge

2010-02-16T19:03:00.000-08:00

Quick update from Day 1:Odin was out all day along with Colin, Chris, Clayton, Matt and a few other guys. By the end of the day, there were 7 or 8 guys shaping and moving dirt.Day 1 progress:3 berms, 3 ½ jumps, 1 drain culvert placed and 340 feet of trail. The jumps will be filled in better and we’re going to rent a plate compactor today or tomorrow to go through and firm up everything. We’re

The Luge is now closed.

2010-02-13T11:16:00.000-08:00

The Luge is now officially closed. We got the mini ex on the hill yesterday and actually started down the trail a little bit to help keep the machine from getting messed with on the road. Matt, Colin, Thad, Chris and I were just watching in amazement as it yanked a few stumps out that would’ve taken us several hours and a couple of dull saws to get removed.Work truly commences on Monday, February

Machine Built Trails Building Starts Feb. 15th

2010-02-11T12:36:00.000-08:00

YO! Work on the machine built jump line starts Monday, Feb. 15th!!!The machine is getting delivered to the hill on Friday. We have received $300 in donations for this project so far. We need to raise another $700 ASAP to be able to pull this off! Head on over to the WMBC website and hit the Donate button on the home page and then the TOP PayPal button and give what you can. We'll also be signing

Trail Crew Day - Sat. Feb. 20

2010-02-10T21:35:00.000-08:00

Riders, the next FR trail crew day is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 20 and will be co-sponsored by Kona and Jack's Bikes. If the weather is good we'll focus on rebuilding berms, jumps, and transitions along with general maintenance on lower Mullet and Cheech and Chong's Wild Ride. If it's wet, we'll focus on general maintenance and shaping on those lines and leave the majority of the dirt work for

Lost Giants Love - Photos

2010-02-08T21:14:00.000-08:00

Here is a set of photos from the work on Lost Giants:A small puncheon bridge at the other end of the bridge.The completed new segment.A small reroute around a low muddy spot.

Lost Giants Love

2010-02-08T18:38:00.000-08:00

Working on the Lost Giants is always a labor or love for me. It was the first trail I ever built on Galbraith almost 20 years ago now.... so it holds a special spot on my trail roster. But truth be told I've learned a lot about building trail in the past 20 years and like so many things so much of success comes down to location, location, location!The LG is in a great area of the mountain-full of

January Dirt Jump Work... and Sessions

2010-01-31T22:28:00.000-08:00

Today, the 31st of January was the scheduled work day for the dirt jump park for the month. There are crew work days scheduled every month, and do not conflict with any other trail crew dates. Today was a slow day for work as only two of us were working (due to too short of public notice about the planned day, most likely...). However, we made progress. A bit of fine-tuning was done on some of

Fallen Friend

2010-01-27T20:48:00.000-08:00

Just got the bad news from EB about his Friend Baker.Hey all,After several days without food and many trips to the vet, we decided that we couldn’t prolong Baker’s suffering any longer. He was diagnosed with bone cancer in his hip over 4 months ago and we’ve done all we could do. Since September, he’s been on a ton of bike rides and trail days and we really tried to make the most of the time we

Cedar Help

2010-01-25T20:24:00.000-08:00

With a crew of six Cedar Dust saw some love this weekend. Check it out --Dc

Me the Chair?!?

2010-01-17T22:00:00.001-08:00

I've been sitting on the Parks board on and off now for what seems like like ten years. I guess when it's all added up, between my time off the board and my time on I've been a member of the Bellingham Parks and Rec Advisory Committee for nearing a decade.Still it was a bit of a shock when it came to vote as our current Chair's term was expiring in 2010. When that particular point of business

Indie Series

2010-01-17T07:18:00.000-08:00

The Indie Series is back and rolling strong for the 2010 season and we’re ready to bring on the great races and good times for our 5th year in a row. We’ve been working hard in the off-season to find venues and replace ones we’re losing and it’s been a bit of tough go. Our hope is to maintain our Greenwater venue and also add a new event at Silver Lake-near Maple Falls on HWY 542 with dates in

Two Trails get Machine Permission

2010-01-14T08:26:00.000-08:00

The WMBC is pleased to announce that we are going to build 2 machine-built jump trails on Galbraith Mountain in 2010. Both of these projects are a couple years in the making, so itâ€™s very exciting to see our plans coming to fruition. The WMBC has partnered with a local machine owner, and a local machine operator, and will also be relying on volunteers to help complete this project.Which trails

Transition Bike Build day

2010-01-11T16:49:00.000-08:00

Posted From EBI just wanted to give a HUGE thanks to all of the folks that came out to build on the new line. We had 60+ people turnout and Transition Bikes had a big crew from their shop. We “barely” had enough tools for everyone and ran out of food and bevies at lunch. Jeesh, I guess we gotta start preparing for a lot more folks on these big days! Thanks to David and Cam for bbq’ing at lunch.It

Check'n Out New Trail

2010-01-09T20:37:00.000-08:00

Well today EB, Bill, Mark & Myself hiked and reviewed the new freeride lines to be worked on over the next few months. The is a well routed directional trail starting just west of the exit of the luge. The intent is to have a good fast and flowy trail to act as a "cooldown" after a long day on galby. Nothing to big but lots of mid size features, all dirt to keep it fun. After hiking it with the