Valemount Area Recreation Development Association

Things are happening! 🤘

We are very excited to say that construction of the new snowmobile access trail into Chappell Creek is officially underway, and it’s looking great!

This is one of two major access projects VARDA is taking on this summer to help protect and secure long-term access to two of our most important riding areas. These are big projects for our organization, and seeing equipment on the ground at Chappell is a pretty rewarding milestone.

A huge thank you to our partners at the Ministry of Forests, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Simpcw First Nation, Columbia Basin Trust and British Columbia Snowmobile Federation - BCSF. Projects like this take a lot of cooperation, planning and persistence, and we appreciate everyone who has helped get us to this point.

Just as importantly, thank you to our riders, members and supporting Partners. Your support gives VARDA the ability to take on projects like this and protect the riding opportunities we all value.

THIS is where your dollars go. Into trails. Into access. Into infrastructure. And into making sure Valemount continues to be a place we can all come to ride.

If your business wants to be part of that work, our 2026/27 Partnership Drive is underway until September 4. We offer some great marketing benefits and other perks, but more importantly, your investment goes directly toward supporting recreation and the economy built around it.

Come be part of the team. 🤘Please reach out to us at [email protected] to request a copy of this years Partnership Package or just to start a discussion.

Have a rad rest of your day!

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The trails, access and recreation experiences we all value take investment. Become a VARDA Partner and help us keep building, protecting and improving outdoor recreation in Valemount.

Your business doesn’t need to be in Valemount to have a connection here. If your staff, clients or customers recreate in our region, a VARDA Partnership is a great way to support the places they enjoy while putting your business in front of thousands of recreation users each year.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] to request a copy of this years 2026 2027 Partnership Opportunities.

Your support means the world to us.

Building recreation doesn't happen by accident.

Every trail maintained, bridge repaired, sign installed, and project completed is made possible through the support of businesses and individuals who believe in the future of recreation in the Valemount area.

Our new VARDA Partnership Program is your opportunity to be part of that future.

If you've been considering becoming a Partner or renewing your support, we'd love to hear from you. Early commitments help us plan ahead and spend more time delivering projects and less time chasing paperwork.

Current Partners can simply reply to their email with RENEW, and we'll take care of the rest and if you are a new sign on just complete the info sheet and we will take it from there.

As a reminder, all Partnerships confirmed and paid by August 20 will receive double the day passes included with their chosen partnership level.

Thank you to everyone investing in recreation. We truly believe it is the future of the valley.

Link to the Partnership Package below 👇👇
https://ridevalemount.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-27_VARDA_Partnership_Guide_WEB.pdf

Hey all you awesome bikers!

Bikefest tickets are now live!

Fall 2026 Bike Fest A premier riding experience blending high-quality riding, high-energy atmosphere and BC's best trails. The people, the vibe the shuttles!

Calling all backcountry users that love to carry a camera!

We're looking for your epic snowmobile, biking, fishing and mountain photos to feature in the 2026–2027 Valemount Area Guide, and we'd love to showcase the talent within our outdoor community.

Whether it's a beauty alpine landscape, epic action shot, or a moment with friends and family, we would love to see them.

You are welcome to share you photo on our page, but we cannot use photos sent on social media. You must follow the notes below 🤟

How to Enter

- Email your photos to [email protected]
- Photos must be at least 2 MB in size to ensure they are suitable for print.
- Include your name and a brief description of where the photo was taken.
- Submission deadline: August 20, 2026

If your photo is selected for publication in the Area Guide, you'll receive two VARDA Snowmobile Day Passes for each photo used.

If your photo is chosen for the front cover, you'll receive a 2026–2027 VARDA Season Pass to our winter snowmobile zones.

By submitting your photos, you grant VARDA permission to use the selected images in the 2026–2027 Area Guide and related promotional materials.

We're stoked to see Valemount through your lens. Good Luck

A quick reminder to our current and future VARDA Partners...

We sincerely hope you are considering signing on as a 2026 2027 Partner

We only have one month to get everyone on board to make trade show deadlines.

Early renewals help us spend less time following up on paperwork and more time focusing on what matters, maintaining trails, major projects, and advocating for the future of recreation in our region.

If you're already a Partner, renewing is easy. Simply reply to your email with RENEW and we'll take care of the rest.

As a reminder, Partners who confirm their participation and submit payment by August 20 will receive double the day passes included with their chosen partnership level.

Thank you to everyone who continues to invest in recreation. Your support directly helps build a stronger future for Valemount.

Copy and paste the link below to see our full 2026 2027 Partnership Guide and Please share this around with your crew.

Thank you!

https://ridevalemount.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-27_VARDA_Partnership_Guide_WEB.pdf