Thank you for assisting the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) with understanding trail use and needs, in support of our development of a North Shore Trails Strategy that will guide the advocacy and trail management efforts of NSMBA.

This evaluation is an independent assessment conducted by Larose Research & Strategy. Your input to this survey is entirely anonymous - no personal identifiers are gathered. This survey should take less than ten minutes to complete, and you can skip specific questions if you choose.

As a way of saying "thank you" from NSMBA, you can enter a prize draw via an anonymous exit link at the end of this survey - this way your responses will be kept separate from your email address for the draw. NSMBA is offering four merch prize packs worth over $100 each (crew socks, hat, water bottle, other merch).
SECTION 1: DEMOGRAPHICS AND OVERALL PERCEPTIONS ON NSMBA

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* 1. Are you a member of the NSMBA?

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* 3. What is your usual riding style? Select all that apply.

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* 4. How would you describe your mountain biking skill level? Choose one.

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* 5. How many years have you been a member of NSMBA? Please estimate.

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* 6. The NSMBA is one of North America's oldest mountain bike organizations, established in 1997 as a volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to caring for a sustainable trail network on the North Shore. We are the official trail organization for public access trails (not paid bike parks) on Mt. Fromme, Seymour, and Cypress. We have three main areas of purpose:

1. Preserve and enhance trail access for mountain biking.
2. Maintain, repair, and construct mountain bike trails.
3. Protect the environment and forest areas through sustainable trail management.

Overall, how aware are you of NSMBA and its activities? Choose the response that best represents your awareness?

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* 7. How important are the following factors in your decision to be a member of NSMBA?

  Not important at all Not important Important Very important
Provide funding support for trail maintenance
Access to NSMBA member events
Supporting trail related policy & advocacy efforts
General connection to North Shore MTB community
Receiving updates and information on trails / events / etc.

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* 8. On a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the extremely satisfied, how satisfied are you overall with NSMBA?

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* 9. Please provide a short (1-2 sentence) explanation for your response to the above question on satisfaction with NSMBA.

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* 10. NSMBA receives most of its operating revenues from memberships, grants, and donations. How satisfied are you with the following service areas of NSMBA in the past year?

  Very dissatisfied Not satisfied Satisfied Very satisfied
Trail maintenance support / Trail Days events
Policy development & advocacy for trail access
Fiver races / community events
Member communications / updates on trail conditions, events, etc.

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* 11. What is your level of agreement with the following statement: "I trust NSMBA to represent trail users' interests effectively."

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* 12. What is your level of agreement with the following statements about mountain biking on the North Shore

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It creates healthy, inclusive, and supportive communities
It benefits the North Shore economy through economic growth and job creation
It has taught me about the land and environment in the area
It improves my physical health and wellness
It improves my mental health and wellbeing

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* 13. How important was mountain biking and the trail networks in your decision to live on the North Shore or in Metro Vancouver?

SECTION 2: TRAIL USAGE AND PREFERENCES

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* 14. How long have you been using the North Shore trails?

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* 15. During a typical week, how may times do you ride (anywhere)

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* 16. What types of activities do you participate in while using North Shore trails?

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* 17. What are your usual modes of transportation to/from the trails?

  Often / freqeuently Sometimes / occasionally Never
Drive alone
Carpool
Public transit
Bike / ride
Walk

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* 18. In a typical riding year, how often do you ride each of the following trail networks?

  Daily or almost daily 3-4 times per week 1-2 times per week 2-3 times per month Once a month or less
Cypress
Fromme
Seymour
Other North Shore Trails

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* 19. What difficulty of trails do you "typically" choose to ride on the North Shore? Select all that apply.

SECTION 3: TRAIL NETWORK PRIORITIES AND NEEDS

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* 20. Please rate the following NSMBA initiatives in terms of their relative importance to you.

  Not important at all Somewhat important Important Very important
Building new trails / expansion of trail networks
Maintaining current trails (focus on maintenance and upkeep)
Environmental conservation (invasive species removal, reclamation, etc.)
In-person events (Fivers, movie nights, other non-competitive events)
Building relationships with community organizations (First Nations, other non-profits, etc.)

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* 21. What type of trails should the NSMBA focus on developing / advocating for on Mt. Fromme?

  Not important at all Somewhat important Important Very important
Beginner / progression trails
Intermediate flow trails
Advanced technical trails
Expert / extreme trails
Multi-use trails
Adaptive / accessible trails

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* 22. What type of trails should the NSMBA focus on developing / advocating for on Mt. Seymour?

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Beginner / progression trails
Intermediate flow trails
Advanced technical trails
Expert / extreme trails
Multi-use trails
Adaptive / accessible trails

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* 23. What type of trails should the NSMBA focus on developing / advocating for on Cypress?

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Beginner / progression trails
Intermediate flow trails
Advanced technical trails
Expert / extreme trails
Multi-use trails
Adaptive / accessible trails

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* 24. What is the single most important thing NSMBA should focus on in its North Shore Trails Strategy for the next five years?

SECTION 4: VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

The NSMBA contributed 11,000 hours to the trail network in 2025. This is the equivalent of nearly seven (7) full time workers over a year.

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* 25. How many trail days did you attend in the past year? Please estimate.

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* 26. What prevents you from participating more in trail days? Select all that apply.

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* 27. What could NSMBA do to increase trail day participation?

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* 28. Which of the following NSMBA volunteer opportunities would you be interested in supporting? Select all that apply.

SECTION 5: EVENTS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

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* 29. How satisfied are you with NSMBA events on a scale of 0 to 10? (skip question if you haven't attended NSMBA events recently)

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* 30. Which NSMBA events did you participate in during the 2025/26 season? Select all that apply.

SECTION 6: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION

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* 31. On a scale of 0-10 how effective do you think NSMBA's communication channels are?

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* 32. If you have a great idea for an event we could consider hosting, please share it here.

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* 33. What are your preferred methods of receiving NSMBA updates and information? Select all that apply.

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* 34. What type of information do you look for on our channels? Select all that apply.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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* 35. What year were you born?

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* 36. What gender do you identify as?

TRAIL STRATEGY DETAILS AND ECONOMIC IMPACT DATA

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* 37. In general when choosing a riding destination, how important are the following factors in your decision?

  Not important at all Slightly important Moderately important Important Very Important
Diverse trail options within the network
Scenic value of trails
Proximity of trails to your home
Availability of facilities (parking, restrooms)
Lack of crowding (not too busy)
Technical features (jumps, drops, technical descents)
Designated pet-friendly trails
Clear and accurate signage
Well-maintained trails

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* 38. Now, for the same factors, how SATISFIED are you when riding on the North Shore overall?

  Not satisfied at all Slightly satisfied Moderately satisfied Satisfied Very satisfied
Diverse trail options within the network
Scenic value of trails
Proximity of trails to your home
Availability of facilities (parking, restrooms)
Lack of crowding (not too busy)
Technical features (jumps, drops, technical descents)
Designated pet-friendly trails
Clear and accurate signage
Well-maintained trails

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* 39. Thinking about the future of North Shore trails, how important are the following infrastructure priorities?

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More beginner-intermediate trails and progression zones
Improved trailhead facilities (parking, washrooms, signage)
Better wayfinding and trail maps (physical and digital)
Enhanced trail maintenance and drainage
New cross-mountain or long-distance trail connections
E-bike compatible trails and designated zones
Improved public transit links to trailheads
Emergency access and safety infrastructure on trails

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* 40. All trails on the North Shore are located within the unceded territories of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. What are some ways that you think NSMBA should explore to help share Indigenous culture and history in trail areas.

  Not important at all Not very important Important Very Important
Indigenous place names and language on (some) trail signage
Interpretive information about First Nations cultural and ecological knowledge along trails
Partnership with local Nations on trail planning and stewardship
Cultural events, guided experiences, or storytelling tied to trail areas
Acknowledgment of Indigenous land values in NSMBA communications

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* 41. What type of business or economic opportunities related to North Shore mountain biking would you like to see (further) developed? Select the TOP THREE opportunities.

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* 42. Approximately how much did you personally spend on the following mountain biking related items in Metro Vancouver in the past 12 months?

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