Author: andrew

The amazing team at Salomon West Vancouver

[Editor’s note: The Knee Knacker race relies on the support of partners and sponsors to help produce our event. But we’re fussy so we only work with sponsors and people who have good roots in the community. This year, Tom Craik, our Sponsor Co-ordinator, profiles some of our partners and the great...

Trail Day on June 20 for trail work and good karma

[June 18 update – The Trail Day crew is fully booked! If you still want to sign up, sorry, you’ll have to wait for the next Trail Day, later this summer.] When you use a trail, do you think about how it’s maintained? If the trail’s in good shape, it’s...

Supporting North Shore Rescue is a community effort

The 27th Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run on July 11, 2015 is much more than just a race. It’s a great community event that would not be possible without the ongoing support of the dedicated team at North Shore Rescue (NSR). North Shore Rescue consists of approximately 40 highly...

May 31 training run photos – Flying through the ferns

The May 31st training run went through the new Memorial Connector Trail section of the Baden Powell Trail, just off Indian River Drive. Spending time there while waiting for the runners made me appreciate the efforts of the trail builders. It was also obvious that the route was well thought...

June 7 training run route change

To take advantage of the snow-free Black Mtn. conditions, the training run co-ordinators are changing this Sunday’s June 7th run. The route change will help build up your physical and mental stamina, and offer spectacular views at Eagle Bluffs. Instead of going from Panorama Park to St. George’s Bench, the...

Landy and Bannister leave Indian River Drive

This year, the race route incorporates one of the newest sections of the Baden Powell Trail. In the past, you ran down Indian River Drive to reconnect with the Baden Powell Trail before the finish. It was a fun section to spot the racers in front of you and convince yourself you...