Making the Plunge in Squamish, BC

Part of the group takes a break after a long day of trailbuilding. Over the course of the two-day workshop, two rock armoured insloped turns were constructed, five wooden features, one rock drop, and about 100 metres of trail hardening.
One of the low areas of the trail had some water problems. The original fix was a temporary wooden boardwalk. This was removed and replaced with a better-built and more enjoyable feature.
Lots of natural material and lots of energy made quick work of the wooden features on the trail. Part of the workshop was to learn how to properly build trail with wood.
The completed feature had a couple of options to choose from. The main line is a little wider and faster; the optional line is a bit more challenging and slower. The local riders are pros at building and riding all of the plunge.
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The Powerhouse Plunge, one of Squamish's more famous trails, combines everything you could want in a trail: flowing singletrack, technical rock sections, steep descents, tight switchbacks and insloped corners, and wooden features. This past April, 2007, IMBA Canada teamed up with the District of Squamish, the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association and 30 volunteers from across BC to repair and add some new features to this legacy trail.

District of Squamish
Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association