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"The Smithers Mountain Bike Association was formed at the right time. In its rookie year, with a huge amount of volunteer effort and more than a little bit of luck, the association was able to leverage cash and in-kind donations from within the community into more than $400,000 in federal and provincial economic stimulus funding. This funding was invested directly into the local trail network. The influx of cash resulted in the construction of numerous new trails, countless trail upgrades and two complete building seasons."

Katie von Gaza, Communications Director, Smithers Montain Bike Association

Smithers Builds A Bulkley Valley Mountain Biking Mecca on Hudson Bay Mountain

The Smithers Mountain Bike Association employed the services of an independent local contractor, Treeline Wood Products, to manage the construction project. Due to the excellent working relationship with this contractor, the association was able to employ over fifty-two person months of employment during the project, including employment of over ten…

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