Going rogue in the trail building sense has certainly been part of the history of mountain biking, but when it comes to creating world class mountain biking experiences that will inspire people from around the world to come and ride, it’s all about collaboration.
This collaborative effort has been brewing in B.C. for the past decade and the list of players is as broad as the province itself.
The Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA) with the help of partners and sponsors is organizing the third bi-annual Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium in Williams Lake on Oct. 2-4, 2015.
The symposium brings together a diverse group of industry professionals from around B.C. and beyond including media, destination marketers, commercial operators, land managers, government and industry representatives, professional riders, and mountain bike advocates.
The City of Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District have a long history of supporting mountain biking and recognize the positive economic impact mountain bike tourism has on the region.
A partnership between local governments and the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium and the Williams Lake Cycling Club continues to develop mountain biking infrastructure and promotion in the Cariboo.
The symposium is an opportunity to share knowledge and experience, network with other stakeholders and unite the sector into a cohesive force.
In addition to two full days of engaging and informative sessions, there is also a pre-symposium trail building workshop and six days of guided rides on the amazing trails surrounding Williams Lake.
For more information and to register visit www.mtbtourismsymposium.ca.