Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association

Looking like a gorgeous week ahead to get your pedal on!! Log your km’s and track other cool personal stats by registering at: https://gobybikebc.ca/mackenzie

Thanks to the amazing crew who showed up for the Work Bee last week!! Work completed: - Citronella fully raked - 600m of Perimeter Trail 2020 raked... - Little Mac Blue trail raked with drainage work - Blowdown cleared on Blue and Black Tough looking at how dry it was a week ago! Lets give the freshly-built trails some space after all day rains and ride the hard-packed ones for now. First MORATA youth and group ride next Thursday!

Spring GoByBike is less than a week away! Are you registered? Registration is free and you can join as a solo rider or team and have a chance to win great prizes. Register at https://gobybikebc.ca/mackenzie ALL RIDES COUNT!! That’s right...laps around the cul-de-sac, pleasure cruises, mountain bike rides, to/from work and school, grabbing groceries, you name it!! We’ll be hosting a Bike Rally on June 5th. Standby for details! ... Hope to see you out and about!!

We’re stoked to announce the first 600m of the Mackenzie Perimeter Trail is now OPEN to walkers and riders! The trail is a thing of beauty thanks to the amazing crew of Hero Dirt and we’re thrilled to see this second section progressing so quickly. Entrance is off Centennial Rd between McLeod Dr and Tutu Ave or Cicada Rd down a trail behind the golf course sign. ... Some steep sections to be aware of if on bike! Yay to new trails and dry trails! Enjoy Mackenzie!

The first trail maintenance night of the year happens this Thursday at 6pm! We’ll be working on multiple trails around town so the meet-up spots are Little Mac or the end of McIntyre Rd. Whatever works best for you! It will be heavy on the raking so please bring a rake if you have one. ... We’re days away from rideable trails so let’s get em’ ready! Hope to see you there!

Four waterfalls near Mackenzie are lonely after a long winter and want you to visit! Take part in our virtual event Chasing Waterfalls from May 15-June 15 and be entered to win some fresh MORATA merch! How to take part: ... 1) Hike to the listed falls and take a pic with the MORATA sign posted there. 2) Post pics on social media and tag #chasingwaterfalls and MORATA. 3) Each post = your name in the prize draw Trail pamphlets and maps will be available soon. Stay tuned!

Ladies, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and build on mountain biking skills at your level. The best part, it's going to be delivered locally!

An ENORMOUS thank you to @kaltire for selecting MORATA as a 2021 #tiresforgood recipient! This is an amazing program that supports nonprofits in their work to build community health. The generous donation includes a set of tires and awesome gift basket valued at $1750. We plan to raffle these as a summer fundraiser so stay tuned! A big shout out to the Mackenzie Kal Tire team for always being friendly, helpful and supporting our community. ... We are very thankful! #kaltire #tiresforgood #communitysupport #communityhealth #mackenziebc #northernbc

If you plan to use resource roads to access recreation fun times this season it's time to brush up on safety procedures. We want everyone to stay safe out there! Grab a coffee and check out this video from the BC Forest Safety Council https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVIX5NtimDY

Work is underway again this year on a new section of the perimeter trail that will soon surround Mackenzie. We are excited to be establishing a beautiful trail that will be easily accessed by everyone in town. Please avoid the construction site until we are able to open the trail.

Hello photographers of Mackenzie! MORATA is making trail brochures for our lovely trails around Mackenzie. We're starting with Cut Thumb Falls, Morfee Falls, Bijoux Falls & War Falls. Do you have any photos of the mentioned waterfalls and/or trails that you would like to have immortalized in a trail brochure? We cannot offer any $$, but we would offer photo credit on the picture. If you have any pictures, please email to [email protected] - make sure you include a bit of a description so we know exactly where it is. Thank you!

Getting MORATA goods ready to mail out to members! One more day for new and renewed memberships to be entered into our draw. (See prizes in story) Memberships can be purchased online at any time to receive member discounts....see link in bio! ... Thank you to: All who came out to support on the weekend and those who purchased memberships online. @purplebicyclenaturalfoods for initiating an amazing member discount and @pricklyrosestudio for donating a beautiful print Your membership goes a long way!

Getting MORATA goods ready to mail out to members! One more day for new and renewed memberships to be entered into our draw. (See prizes in story) Memberships can be purchased online at any time to receive member discounts....see link in bio! ... Thank you to: All who came out to support on the weekend and those who purchased memberships online. @purplebicyclenaturalfoods for initiating an amazing member discount and @pricklyrosestudio for donating a beautiful print Your membership goes a long way!

The MORATA AGM is one month away and we invite you to join us! We had a busy 2020, have many exciting things in the works for 2021, and we're looking forward to sharing this news with you. Also looking to fill a number of executive positions so please give it some thought. We'll let you know the vacant positions ASAP!... Standby for online venue details.....

The MORATA Toboggan toques are back with some fun new colours! You can find them @purplebicyclenaturalfoods. $30 each. Thanks Mackenzie!

A huge thank you to Coastal GasLink for a $10,000.00 sponsorship! This donation will go towards development of the permitted Morfee Mountain Downhill Trails. Feeling one step closer!

Learn how to physically distance from an avalanche! A reminder of an amazing opportunity happening this weekend (Jan 9 & 10). Designed for skiers, splitboarders and snowshoers who plan to spend time in the back country. @summitavalanche is a certified Avalanche Canada AST Provider. For more info and to register, contact Summit at 780-978-0015. ... See our earlier post as well for info. Stay safe out there!

Designed for self-propelled back country travellers, the AST1 will be offered in Mackenzie on January 9th & 10th! The course is provided by @summitavalanche and will take place at the Mackenzie Legion on Day 1 and in the field at Powder King on Day 2. Cost is $280.00/person... For more info and to register contact Summit at 780-978-0015, or [email protected] Course info and a registration link can be found at: summitavalancheconsulting.com/services Space is limited so if you’re planning to spend time in the back country get on this great opportunity!!