North Shore Shuttle Tour
Chances are if you’ve read a mountain biking magazine or watched a mountain biking film recently, you’re familiar with the North Shore. The North Shore is widely regarded as the birthplace of freeriding. The terrain and trails on the North Shore are considered to be some of the toughest, most challenging trails in the world (in its June 2000 issue, Mountain Bike Magazine named the North Shore as the best riding spot ever).
Originally developed to protect habitat, North Shore trailbuilders have become increasingly innovative and stunts, elevated boardwalks, log bridges, and teeter-totters are common on trails. The North Shore mountain biking community has worked proactively with land managers to ensure mountain biking trails are maintained and protected. Trailbuilders have built a huge network of trails, which range from intermediate to extreme.
There are three major mountain bike areas on the North Shore: Cypress Mountain, Mt Fromme and Mt Seymour. For a long time the mountain bike trails were kept a secret from outsiders. However, you can now purchase route maps at local mountain bike shops. They say that many secret trails were intentionally left off the maps, but don't worry; there are more than enough to keep you busy & our guides will take you in the right direction.
A trip to the Mt Seymour is one that shouldn’t be missed for the experienced downhiller or freerider. The armoured trails on this mountain are something to behold and conquer. After a day riding these trails both bike and rider will have received a full work-out, it’s an extremely rewarding experience, you’ll be going home with a grin from ear to ear.
the destination
The North Shore is comprised of North Vancouver and West Vancouver, both suburbs of Vancouver (about 20 minutes drive from downtown). Located at the base of three mountains, the North Shore offers a huge range of recreational activities and tourism attractions including Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
