Who we are
ESTBA Mission Statement
The East Shore Trail and Bike Association’s mission is to develop the East Shore’s trail infrastructure to accommodate the increased interest in local and visiting mountain bikers and hikers.
With effective management, we have the continued opportunity to participate in the ever-growing number of regional trail initiatives and share in the social and economic benefits of a highly popular, low-impact and sustainable recreation attraction.
ESTBA promotes a healthy lifestyle where trail users can access well-managed and mapped recreation trails.
The vision of the East Shore Trail and Bike Association is to:
Support the continued development of high-quality, sustainable trails.
– Supporting multi-use recreation users on Kootenay Lake’s East Shore.
Continue to develop positive relationships.
– Working with local sustainability groups, First Nations, destination marketing organizations, youth groups, hiking clubs, and “community stakeholders.”
Maintain Partnership Agreements and Occupation Licenses
– Working with BC Parks, Recreation Sites & Trails BC, RDCK Parks, Teck Metals LTD., and “Private Land Partners”.
To educate all trail users about
– User safety and “leave no trace” principles.
– Trail use practices that minimize user conflicts, trail damage and environmental impact.
– Building practices that encourage low trail maintenance and support all levels of trail users.
Our team
Sandy Oates
President
co-founder
Klaus Plaumann
Vice-President
Farley Cursons
Executive Director
co-founder
Luke Lewis
Director
Taz Archambault
Trails Specialist
Cam Stokes
Finance Manager
Cam is passionate about biking, hiking, and finance.
Geoffroy Tremblay
studio ponnuki
GIS, Graphic and Web Design
Lorna Robin
Contact person for the “Trailheads” hiking group on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake. She teaches short courses on animal tracks and animal sign interpretation upon request.
In loving memory of Stephen Albrechtson
