TRORA is a non-profit society made up of people who care deeply about the future of outdoor recreation in Tumbler Ridge.
We are a small team with a clear purpose: to help outdoor recreation in Tumbler Ridge remain strong, connected, and sustainable. We do that by working with the clubs, supporting volunteers, and helping partners see the value that outdoor recreation brings to this region.
TRORA was built on the belief that outdoor recreation should be sustainable, inclusive, and community-driven. Our work reflects the values of the people who maintain the trails, lead the rides, organize the events, and care deeply about the land we share.
Trail use must go hand-in-hand with care, education, and stewardship.
Progress comes through collaboration—across user groups, communities, and sectors.
Clubs and community members are at the heart of everything. Our job is to help, not to take over.
We promote safety, trail etiquette, and informed access for all users.
Everyone deserves to feel welcome in the outdoors.
We recreate on Treaty 8 Territory. That knowledge shapes how we plan, speak, and act.
TRORA helps organize the systems behind outdoor recreation in Tumbler Ridge. We don’t build trails or run club events—but we support the people who do.
Our work focuses on creating stability for local recreation by helping clubs with administrative needs, improving communication between groups, and offering shared tools and resources. We also play a role in planning, public education, and volunteer coordination.
Tumbler Ridge has a long tradition of community-led outdoor recreation. For over 30 years, local clubs and volunteers have built and maintained the trails, hosted events, and opened access to the surrounding wilderness—often with limited resources and no formal support structure.
By 2022, with increased use of the backcountry and growing interest in outdoor events, the need for coordination had become clear. Four long-standing clubs—the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society, Grizzly Valley ATV Club, TR Ridge Riders Snowmobile Association, and Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association—came together with the former Director of Economic Development and community members to form a new organization: the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA).
TRORA was created to support—not replace—the work already being done. It provides a shared foundation where clubs can access help with administration, communication, volunteer coordination, and strategic planning. The Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark sits on the board in an advisory role, bringing a conservation and education perspective to the table.
While TRORA is still in its early stages, it exists to make outdoor recreation more sustainable, more connected, and better supported for the long term.
Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association