Trails of All Kinds
Flow Trail - Cold Lake Bike Park, AB

Overview

We can provide the services required to design and build any kind of trail from access and multi-use to mountain bike specific for beginner to advanced-expert level riders. These include gentle meandering or tight twisty singletrack, cross-country (XC), Flow and downhill (DH) trails with natural obstacles, sculpted dirt features, wood framed technical trail features (TTFs) and other elements. The goal to facilitate riding skills development, fun and challenge alongside appreciation and connection to nature through sustainable natural surfaces, components and eco-friendly development.

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Cap College Trail Workshop, Sechelt, BC

Planning & Community

Hoots Ltd. brings experience from all realms of trail use and development be it for riding, hiking or motorized means; and can comfortably mediate public feedback and staff concerns for optimum input and end product. As trail advocates and builders, we work closely with clients, land owners and communities alongside providing consultant services to understand local needs, interests and any environmental sensitivities. This enables for relevant, meaningful trail design and execution that responds to project criteria and supports all user groups.

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with A. Thoni on High Roller DH Trail, Valemount, BC

Design & Construction

Our trails are built in adherence to guidelines and standards, combining our years of experience and employing renown principles of IMBA Canada & the PTBA. Our staff are trained and well-versed in creating durable hand and machine-built trails that work with the topography, soils and drainage. Our aim to provide progressive trails with sweet singletrack and XC routes that wind through the forest and over the natural terrain; purpose-built Flow trail with various dirt jumps, banked and roller features to facilitate carving and rhythmic roller coaster experience; or full on DH with challenging descents, technical skills and elevated components.

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Edson Bike Park, AB (ECA)

Sustainability & Maintenance

Our trail facilities support long-term sustainability, integrating with the existing setting and drawing on local materials and natural elements. Through our rigorous field research and maintenance services, we can assess areas needing special attention with implementation of appropriate design-build strategies, infrastructure &/or geotechnical applications. Alongside, we offer training & education services for staff, volunteers and clubs to share our expertise on the fundamentals of trail planning and design, and guidance on building and maintenance.

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