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The Sea to Sky Corridor is undergoing a whole lot of construction,
development and harvesting. Watch this page for the latest news
on lost trails, trail changes, closed roads and detours. Don't
Get Stuck!
GEORGES CROSSING - Hooray - the bridge joining
Skookum with the Pseudo Ptsuda and Recycle trails has been replaced
by an awesome official bridge. Acknowledged that this would not
have happen without the generous support from the following organizations
CORSA Cycles
BC Bike Race
SORCA
Epic Truss
Pacific West Building Supplies
CMCC Contracting - (Chris McCrum and his crew)
Kudos to all of you for bringing this together.
A reminder however even though the bridge is reopen this is still
an active logging area please ride with caution and give way to
the trucks.

TRESTLE TRAIL - Hello Everyone I am sorry to
inform you that the log bridge on the Trestle Trail had to be
cut down as it was unsafe. We are working at trying to have the
bridge rebuilt. I will keep you inform of our progress. If you
have any questions please feel free to contact me. Todd Pope Trails
Coordinator District of Squamish (604) 815 4962 www.squamish.ca

GEORGE'S CROSSING - Due to Logging activity
in the area, George's Crossing Bridge will be closed until further
notice. The log bridge will be replaced after forestry acitvites
have ceased, this should be completed in about three weeks time
(mid May).
ADOPT A TRAIL Beta Testing
Now you can adopt your favourite trail, keep it
clean, and have all the resources of the DOS to help keep it in
good shape. The District of Squamish launched their new adoptatrail.ca
website this week. Take a look!
Test of Metal trail Days
www.testofmetal.com
for more details.
Sunday April 13th, Rob's and Cliff's corners. meet at 9 am at
Stump lake Parking lot.
Sunday April 20th, Rollercoaster, meet at 9 am at the top of Perth
drive.
Sunday May 25th, Plunge, meet at 9 am at Apron (Climbers) Parking
lot, base of the Chief.
Sunday June 8th, Rake the Rip, meet at 9 am at Darwin's Bridge
access road off Ring ck FSR
Must attend at least 3 of 4 days for an entry, and stay for the
duration of the trail day (no showing up for 1 hour)
SORCA maintains the trails
Consider getting out and helping to spruce up our awesome trail
network. Both XC and Downhill Trail Days are planned. Bring: Hiking
boots or work boots, grubby clothes, work gloves, lunch, water,
raingear and a hat if needed. Expect: A minimum of 3 hours gets
your name in the volley box, but the hardcore keep digging 5 or
more hours. It’s fun and very rewarding! www.sorca.ca
SORCA XC Trail Maintenance Days
Sunday April 6th, Tracks from hell, meet at 9am at the Stump Lake
Parking lot
Sunday April 27th, Entrails, meet at 9 am at the top of Perth
Drive
Sunday May 18th, Recycle, meet at 9 am at Ring ck North/Ring ck
FSR Junction
Sunday June 1st, Skookum Bridges, meet at 9 am at Ring ck North/Ring
ck FSR juntion
SORCA DH Trail Maintenance Days
March 30, Sun :: Downhill Trail Day. 10:00 am. - Meet Your Maker
May 4, Sun :: :: Downhill Trail Day. 10:00 am. - PowerSmart/Skookum
May 11, Sun :: :: Downhill Trail Day. 10:00 am. - PowerSmart
June 22, Sun :: :: Downhill Trail Day. 10:00 am. - Grin ‘n’
Holler
June 29, Sun :: :: Downhill Trail Day. 10:00 am. - PowerSmart
At the recent SORCA AGM concerns were expressed regarding the
Lost Loop and Really Lost Loop trails in Crumpit Woods. Please
stay off these trails as they lead into an active blasting area
on Bob Fast’s (Cardinal Concrete, Coast Aggregate) property.
Bridges
November 26, 2007 :: To add to my Elvis sighting yesterday
on the bridge that was just completed in Loggers Creek by CMCC
Contracting I wanted to let you know that the big bridge that
leads into Coho Park has now been replaced by Fiander Construction.
It seems that the last couple of months have all been about
bridges. Also we have plans to replace the old single plank bridge
in the Maple Crescent area in Brackendale in the coming weeks
I will keep you posted. I hope you can get out and enjoy the snow
along our trails.
Todd Pope tpope@squamish.ca
District of Squamish Trails Coordinator
Trail Quiz: The trail elves (or should I say
the 'Boys from Pemberton') have been busy this summer - bless
their little hearts - and we have been gifted with some pretty
cool new paths to enjoy. See if you can choose the right answer
to 'Name that Trail':
1. An extension to Cat Lake's winding downhill trail Cheshire
Cat. Pop out onto the highway briefly and look for the trailhead
on your left.
a) Wider Grin
b) The Catbox
c) Cheshire Kitten
2. A branch off Crouching Squirrel - loamy forgiving downhill,
single diamond mostly with some nice double diamond rock faces
and drops strewn about. Finishes in the same area the Squirrel
finishes
a) Plural Squirrel
b) The inescapable or implacable agent of someone's or something's
downfall
c) Plural of Nemesis
3. Up Mike’s Loop. Right onto Entrails, past the little
lake, across the bridge, up the hill then left onto new trail.
The trailhead is clearly marked. Lot's of double diamond rock
and drop.
a) Overdraft
b) Dotted Line
c) Mark My Word
Send your new trail descriptions to jude@squamishmountainbike.com.
I'll make ya famous!
Dirt Bikes and ATVs - Todd Pope has asked anyone
that comes accross Dirtbikes or ATV's using cycling/hiking trails
to report the occurence to him. A location, time, date, and perhaps
a brief description of any damage done to trails and of any interactions
would be appreciated. We are having some issues with Dirtbikes
damaging the new Farside trail, the Powerhouse Plunge, Ray Peters
Trail, and others. You can reach him at tpope@squamish.ca
Rigs and Zen / Crouching Squirrel : Official
maintenance guru for this trail is now Steve Klassen of Brackendale's
Bean Around the World. To report issues or help with trail work
contact Steve at beanbrackendale@telus.net.
70% of Squamish Mountain Bike Trails are on their way
out
Read more here 
CREDIT LINE
Posted by BJ Doyle on the Sorca Forum : Has anyone else checked
out "Credit Line" yet? Easy to find. Head up Mike's
Loop counterclockwise (above Alice Lake, for those new to the
area) ...at about the halfway point you'll find it easily (marked
with a yellow sign). Comes out @ the southern end of Jack's Trail.
Bit of a climb to a ridge...nice view @ the halfway mark, couple
of short, technical sections here & there...otherwise, XC
S W E E T N E S S ! ! ! (Weenie that I am, I walked it first with
my dog...)
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