Women, Trans and Non-Binary (WTNB) Dig Day at Christie’s Lake

The HBMBA team is excited to host our first Women, Trans and Non-Binary (WTNB) Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this women-led, hands-on build day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to make their mark on one of our existing trails.

Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a fun morning of trail building and maintenance. No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy. If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email prior to meeting.

The build day leader will plan the activities for the day and will provide instruction for the use and safety of the tools.

Who:

• Open to women, trans and non-binary participants.
• No prior trail building experience is necessary.
• You do not need to have have an HBMBA membership to attend.
• We encourage participants to come out to learn and support building and maintenance efforts, where possible 9light work and support roles will be available).
• Participants must be 18+ or accompanied by a guardian.

When: October 28th from 9:30am to 12pm

• 9:15am Coffee and light snacks will be available at the MTB Parking Lot (see park map)
• 9:30am Introduction, Safety & Tool Talk at the MTB Parking Lot
• 9:45am Confirm Dig Plan & Walk to Trail Site
• 11:30am Wrap Up & Walk out
• Please arrive ready to roll no later than 9:30am. We anticipate wrapping up before noon (dependent on project and energy levels). If you cannot stay for the entire event, we still encourage you to join us while you can in the morning.

Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs)

It is recommended that you bring sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal), gloves, snacks, water, and insect repellent.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA.

Registration & Waivers

Use the following link to register for the event: link

This event will be limited to 15 participants, so we encourage you to sign up early. If you have signed up but can no longer attend, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible so others can join in.

Waivers must be completed by all participants before work commences. The waiver can be completed in advance, using the following link:

Questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out to event organizers Jane (jane.g@hbmba.ca) and Jacklyn (jacklyn.s@hbmba.ca).

Can’t wait to see you there!