About Us
The Smithers Mountain Bike Association (SMBA) is a registered non-profit society that has been incorporated to serve the interests and needs of the mountain bike community in Smithers.
The purpose of the Smithers Mountain Bike Association is to:
- Encourage participation in recreational and competitive mountain biking to people of all ages and abilities;
- Promote responsible mountain biking practices;
- Participate in the planning process for and the management of recreational lands as it relates to mountain bike access and use;
- Organize volunteers to aid in restoration, development, and maintenance of legitimate mountain bike trail systems; and
- Educate riders on:
- (i) mountain bike safety
- (ii) mountain bike practices that minimize user conflicts, trail damage and ecological impact, and
- (iii) mountain bike trail planning, building and maintenance.
The SMBA sells annual memberships for $35 ($25 for youth). In 2011, your membership fee gets you a pair of socks and sticker, and will help cover insurance and administrative expenses. Most importantly, your membership demonstrates your commitment to ensuring mountain biking remains a permanent part of the Bulkley Valley landscape and culture. Become a member at either of the two bike shops in Smithers.