Where did your mountain bike take you in 2010?

Go to our Facebook page and let us know with a photo and short caption.

"My Trek Remedy took me to North Vancouver's North Shore on a fine late-August afternoon."
Big Mountain owner Chris Winter.

A group of riders basking in a fine flarial of light on Mt. Fromme.

Ride Canada's National Parks & the world's biggest beaver dam

Parks Canada is considering supporting mountain bikers in their hallowed lands. This is good news for us. Have you got 5 minutes? Take their survey HERE. Who knows? We might even get to see the worlds biggest beaver dam that was spotted by a researcher looking at satellite images for beaver dams. Yes, people do this.

Did you know that a beaver can chop down 200 trees a year? Chop chop.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

...HAPPY HOLIDAYS & A NEW YEAR OF BLISSFULL SINGLETRACK.

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the shed,
Not a bike was stirring, not even 'ol Big Red;
The chamois were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that just a little holiday ride would pretty please be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of dirt jumps danced through their heads;
And mamma in her helmet, and I in my tights,
Had just settled our singletrack brains and turned out the lights,—
When out in the yard there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
I opened the door and what i saw i didn't like,
Santa tying up 'ol Rudolph and taking off on my downhill bike.

Snowstorms slashing the east...two words: Pura Vida

That's right, downhilling in Costa Rica. Lock it in now before the holidays. Lorraine Blancher and Paulo Valle will be waiting for you at the San Jose Costa Rica airport ready to whisk you away on a worldclass big bike trip that you'll never forget. Could there be better people to be your host? Paulo, Costa Rica local: genuine, warm, sincere, master trail builder, strongest rider on earth, great person.  Lorraine, BC pro mountain biker: patient, super fun, loves to ride a mountain bike, master coach, ultra talented rider. 9 days, 8 nights, departures: Feb 18 and Feb 26.

Size XL. Don't stress, this is not Costa Rica. Regardless, she'll teach you a few things about riding bikes...

Photo: Sven Martin.

ski stoke

Some of you have seen this already. That's OK. For those of you who haven't, clear your head from the day's clutter, sit back and press play. Skiing is like mountain biking - you look ahead while your bike and body absorb and move over the landscape, you stand on your pedals like you stand on your skis - carving with your weight over the outside pedal, relaxed and focused, moving downhill with gravity as your co-pilot...

BM Photo Contest: VOTE NOW!

Hey folks, go to our Facebook page and vote on seven entries in the final category of the BM Photo Contest...MOVEMENT! Here's a sample from Wawa Ontario's Matt Trudeau on our Swiss Alpenrock DH trip. Sweet shot Matt!

Toast and jam and coffee too. Early morning shreddies in Zermatt.

IMBA interview: BM owner Chris Winter

TOP 10 REASONS TO BOOK WITH US IN 2011!

Top ten reasons to book your next trip with us in 2011.

1.    Our leaders are simply the best available in each region; they’re former Olympians, professional mountain bikers and consummate, passionate professionals…and the kind of people that you’ll want to sit beside at dinner.

2.    We know mountain biking like the back of our hand and we’ll recommend the right trip for you.

3.    What’s the weather like at Machu Picchu? What tires are best for the Dolomites? We know each destination intimately.

4.    We’ll pick you up at the airport and drop you off at the end of your trip and in between you can ride as much, or as little, as you want.

5.    Rest assured, safety is our top priority. Need some riding tips? Our guides will be happy to help.

6.    Our office staff is professional. Book a trip with us and you’ll see, we run a tight ship.

7.    Our pre-trip assistance is comprehensive. We’ll help you book flights, find the best insurance, book extra hotels nights and make sure that you are well prepared for the adventure ahead.

8.    Expect small groups and great results on all of our departures. Looking for a custom trip? Let us know.

9.    We love to ride but also appreciate the culture, great food and sights. Expect to come home enriched.

10. We’ve done the research; we work with the local riders and will take you to the best riding that’s most often not on any map.

Facebook photo contest: voting has begun!

Do you like beautiful images as much as we do? If so, take two secs and click on over to our Facebook page and vote for your favorite image in the "PLACES" catagory by simply "liking" the one that you like most!
Click HERE to head over to our FB page.