This fall the very popular Mountain Bike Operations Program at Capilano University turns 10.
The certificate program that runs for eight months of the year on the world-class trails of the Sunshine Coast will celebrate its first decade.
And what a decade it has been.
The program began in 2006 to look at filling a need to develop well-rounded professionals who have sound knowledge and skills in risk management, trail design and building, teaching and guiding, writing, event management and marketing in the fast growing mountain bike tourism industry.
Since that time, about 150 graduates, some from as far away as Scotland, Singapore and across the U.S., are now working all over the planet in mountain bike tourism-related professions.
One of the many success stories is the recent building of the Coast Gravity Park (CGP) on the Sunshine Coast, a project designed and built by the Coastal Crew: three young riders dedicated to designing and building trails all over the world. One of them is 2007 graduate Kyle Norbraten. There are now five more alumni working at the CGP on a regular basis.
The program is still accepting applications for the fall.
Be a part of history as MBO enters its 10th year. Follow us on Facebook: #MBOturns10.
