What Makes Us
About WNMS
The WNMS is made up almost entirely of volunteers, and is celebrating our 30th year anniversary as a registered non-profit society in BC.
The WNMS is made up almost entirely of volunteers, and is celebrating our 30th year anniversary as a registered non-profit society in BC.
It is the mission of the WNMS to promote and develop all aspects of people-powered outdoor recreation in the Tumbler Ridge area, including the creation, maintenance, and improvement of hiking trails, cross country ski trails, and wilderness recreation facilities.
Our passion is the beautiful wilderness around Tumbler Ridge and beyond. WNMS volunteers organize local events and manage trail upkeep.
WNMS designs, builds and maintains hiking trails in cooperation with BC Rec Sites and Trails and other partners.
We organize the unforgettable Emperor's Challenge half marathon trail race. All of the proceeds from this event go towards our trail maintenance and improvement initiatives for hiking, cross-country skiing and wilderness camping
WNMS provides our trail finder tool and printable maps to help you plan and navigate our favourite routes.
A series of presentations held by WNMS members during the winter months sharing their travel experiences and photos, to inspire your next adventure
Thee WNMS is represented by a Board of Directors and other volunteers who are passionate about outdoor activies, especially hiking and nordic skiing. Every Board member contributes dozens of volunteer hours every year in planning, organizing and participating in WNMS events such as the Emperor's Challenge, trail maintenance workbees and special projects. Our teams of volunteers participate in many events and projects, including on-going trail building, maintenance and regular ski trail grooming.
Committed to preserving wilderness areas
Nature lovers
Over 100 km of trails managed
Supported by 30+ Volunteers
WNMS is currently seeking support for the following upcoming improvement projects
One of the most popular, challenging and spectacular day hikes in the Geopark is Bootski Lake. Extended hikes along more distant and even more spectacular routes are now possible with the addition of a campground with level, dry tent pads, a bear cache, washing facilities and a toilet. This project was completed in September 2024.
Completed in September 2024
Volunteers
participated.
The Windfall Lake trail and campsite have become increasingly popular over the years and the campsite originally built in 2016 was expanded with 4 new tent pads in 2024.
Completed in September 2024
Volunteers participated.
Disc Golf has quickly become one of the fastest-growing outdoor recreational activities in recent years. This family-friendly sport aligns well with the vision of the WNMS as an opportunity for everyone to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. The WNMS Disc Golf Committee negotiated a land lease from the District of Tumbler Ridge in 2025 to use the land adjacent to the TR Ball Diamonds and Saddle Club. In May and June 2025, the WNMS and its volunteers built a world-class, 9-basket disc golf course that is attracting visitors from all over and provides the opportunity to host tournaments and an alternative activity for the hikers and mountain bikers.
9 Hole Disc Golf Course
Completed in May/June 2025
We'd be nothing without our incredible volunteers who commit their free time to WNMS. From organising Emperors' Challenge each year to cutting through deadfall on the local trails, our volunteers are priceless, and we wouldn't change them for a penny
Geologist and Teacher, Dave is passionate about the outdoors, an avid hiker and a master with the chainsaw.
Mapping and Geomatics specialist who loves to volunteer on Work Bees to keep our trails well-maintained.
Always willing to help out, Adaly is a valuable member of our team.
An outdoor adventurer and skilled disc-golfer who has the passion and skills to give back to his community.
Geologist and Furniture Revisionist, Adriana is a dedicated volunteer and avid hiker who never turns down an opportunity to help the WNMS.
New to the team, Gerald is a valuable resource to the WNMS with his many talents.
