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
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Amidst challenges. We are open !
Dear Friends, Today, we reach out from VARDA HQ with a heartfelt invitation and open arms, hoping to encourage you to #vistvalemount. As many of you know, our community has been deeply affected by the recent wildfires and the resulting highway closures. These challenges have put a strain on our local businesses and our once-bustling village, which thrives on the stoke and excitement of visitors like you. Despite the challenges, Valemount is very much open and eager to welcome you. While we are diligently supporting our friends and family...
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No worries, we got you! If you love mountain bikes as much as we do, you need to come to FallFest 2024 on September 13-15 Full details for the event will be released soon although what is the most important part to you is that this is a limited event and tickets sell out FAST. Our Mountain Bike members get exclusive access to ticket purchases 4 days prior to the general public, so if you are not a member, that should be the first thing on your list!
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