Valemount Area Recreation Development Association
gratefully acknowledges that we live, work and recreate
on the unceded territory of the Secwepemc Nation
The Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) is a non-profit association, consisting of a range of local business and backcountry users. Our key goals are focused on community and public education to help backcountry use and improve the backcountry experience for all user groups. VARDA assists in managing a Sustainable Resource Management Plan (SRMP) for our area the covers territory from Horsey Creek to Blue River.
The SRMP was developed for:
- Security of investments
- Protection for public access to crown land
- And sustainability of growth for each outdoor recreational activity
In addition, VARDA assists government in the management of the recreational snowmobiling sector in the Valemount area. We oversee grooming, manage trailhead staff and area maintenance. Much of our efforts are put towards rider education relating to ethical riding, wildlife sensitivities, safety and backcountry stewardship. As the association grows we will focus on further developing the other outdoor recreational activities that our valley has to offer.
As our original mission statement (created back in 2004) predicted, VARDA has built on the success of the winter recreation and we have begun to move Valemount further towards a sought after, year-round recreation destination with the development of one of British Columbia’s newest and most sought after mountain bike trail systems.
Membership is key! As a membership driven non-profit, VARDA relies on participation and support from our members. Please sign up for a VARDA membership in the links above, ask you friends to do the same, and be proud to support a group that has your best interests in mind. There are many benefits associated with membership besides general support and you will find them under the membership section on this website.
Thank you for your interest in VARDA and Valemount.
To contact us:
VARDA
Box 721 Valemount BC V0E 2Z0
250.566.4817 ph/f
info@ridevalemount.com
Latest News
Things are looking up late into the weekend!
Spring seems to be setting in fast and hard, too fast and too hard unfortunately. We have had to stop operations at Clemina Creek due to no snow on the first 4km of trail. Allan and Chappell are still in good shape with access directly from the main staging areas. Alpine conditions are to be considered full on spring riding although there is still come great riding out there. Please check out our instagram and facebook for field updates from today. The weather people are calling for some significant snowfall starting...
read moreWe are all snowdancin away
The sky’s have not let loose for a while now and the open areas are hit pretty hard. The forecast is showing for snow to fall tonight through to Saturday evening and our fingers are crossed. It has been some time since we have had the big reset that the entire province is waiting for. Use the current opportunity of stable snow to reach out and explore within your comfort zone. It’s not just a ride; it’s a battle against the terrain. Although be warned, that if you do find some new snow out there, the avalanche...
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