Club News: Pacific

IMBA Trail News
Volume 16, Number 5
Winter 2003

The Whatcom Independent Mountain Pedalers from Bellingham, Washington, started an ambitious trail sign project at local riding area Galbraith Mountain. The mountain has more than 40 twisty trails that can discombobulate even seasoned locals. To preserve the area's backcountry feel, signs are only being posted at strategic points.

The Boise Bike Swap is scheduled for Saturday, March 13 at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds in Boise, Idaho. Proceeds from the event will benefit local trail projects and a dirt jumping park. Contact Chris Cook at 208-794-7255, or visit www.swimba.org for more information.

The IMBA Wild Rides program in California will continue this spring. Northern California IMBA Reps Jim and Cathy Haagen-Smit are planning Wild Rides at three locations. For more info email .

IMBA gave a presentation about mountain biking economic development at the Joint Ventures Partners in Stewardship Conference held in Los Angeles in November. The presentation, entitled, "Economic Success Stories and Mountain Bicycling Tourism," highlighted places around the world where mountain biking has significantly bolstered the local economy. The presentation was attended by representatives from the BLM, the National Parks Service and U.S. Forest Service. For more information visit www.imba.com/resources/organizing.