An update from our Director of Trails on trails, projects, and events PORCA has funded in 2021.

PORCA is preparing to update our Strategic Plan for 2022 and beyond. Have your say and help to inform our Board of Directors by filling out our survey. Thank you for your valuable input and taking the time to help shape the future of mountain biking in Pemberton.

PEMBERTON, BC – The Village of Pemberton has been successful in securing $974,258 in funding through the Community Economic Resilience stream of the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) for the construction of the Pemberton Area Mountain Bike Skills Park.

Thoughts from our Executive Director, Bree Thorlakson. A summary of 2020, and what to look for in 2021.

PORCA news, February 6th.

What a year! We hosted events for over 1400 participants, provided the equivalent of 430 hours of after school and summer child care, represented mountain bike users during discussions for the Trails Master Plan, and solidified the organization’s governance structure to support future success.

PORCA appreciates the support provided by our local governments. Both the SLRD and the Village of Pemberton provided key seed funding for the Association’s new Executive Director. As we reflect on this year and plan for 2020 we are excited by the opportunities this support has made possible.

The Pemberton Off-Road Cycling Association (PORCA) is seeking a self-motivated and community minded individual who is passionate about mountain biking to fill the position of Executive Director.

PORCA is teaming up with local mountain bike coach Lynne Armstrong to run a 6 week after school camp this spring for Pemberton kids to develop their mountain bike skills on local trails. Basic cycling skills are required, children must be comfortable using hand brakes and gears, and ready to make the progression from the sidewalk to the trails.

Registration opens online Monday April 15 at 9AM and will close when the camps reach capacity or 2 days before the first camp date – whichever comes first; a wait list will be held once the camps are filled. Camp questions should be directed to programs@porcabikes.com. A PORCA Youth membership is required for all participants and can be purchased during camp sign-up.

As the year comes to an end, we would like to reflect on the incredible community we are fortunate enough to represent, and the amazing businesses that help foster and nourish this community.

PORCA would like to extend a huge thank you for the generous donations from Trailforks/ Pinkbike, Whistler Welding, Whistler Brewing Company, and Arbutus Routes. Thank you for your support.