Dead Ox Trailblazers are well known for planning popular active outdoor events.
All events are facilitated by volunteers.
Some events are sponsored, some are national, international or provincial events.
All events are open to the public.  
See below for our 2016 & 2017 events.
Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bikedeadox/photos_stream
or contact us at deadoxtrails@gmail.com
for more information. 

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Celebrate Winter Solstice

Wednesday
Dec. 21st

Starts at 5:30 pm

Mount Agassiz

XC ski, snowshoe or walk with us to welcome winter under the moon.

After join us in front of the stove for chili, hot drinks, & a sing along in the new shelter.

Please bring a cup, bowl & spoon. We supply the rest.

$5 for non-members

Everyone Welcome


​Trail Steward
​Special Events

Be a trail steward by joining Dead Ox Trailblazers volunteers on their trail build days in 2017. 
Trail work will take place on Reeves Ravine Trail on evenings TBA and 3 weekend trail build days.
We supply lunch & equipment. You bring work gloves, bug repellent, sunscreen, hat & water bottle.
Wear long pants, good shoes that you don't mind getting dirty and come ready to work, learn plus have fun on the Reeve Ravine Trail in Riding Mountain National Park. 
We meet at the East Gate Complex on #19 at 10:30 am. We work until 3 pm and then go for a mountain bike ride or special event ride.
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Trail Build Days 
    TBA
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​​Be a part of history - help build a trail. Bring gloves, insect repellent, wear long pants (poison ivy area), & bring water.

Questions: use contact information on this site.  ​

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East Gate Unchained
Celebrate the National Historic East Gate Complex & Canada's 150th year with Dead Ox Trailblazers at our favourite  spring event.
East Gate Unchained welcomes everyone to  
bring your old klunker bike, wear a costume representing a Canadian icon, event, era and coast down #19 through the National Historic East Gate of RMNP. 
Helmets mandatory.
RMNP pass a must.
A Family Friendly Experience.
Fee: $15 
(includes shuttle, participation prizes and awards BBQ.) 

Saturday May 6th 

Introduction
to Kayaking for Teens
(12 & up)
This 16 hour course is designed for beginners who want a comprehensive introduction to the sport of kayaking.
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Saturday June 17, 2017

plus 2 day paddles after school or 1 Saturday paddle  TBA
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We provide the following:
One nationally certified and experienced kayaking instructor per 6 participants (Mick Lautt). 
Each participant is assigned a complete set of professional grade kayaking equipment:  
A technical kayak complete with appropriate outfitting,
A well fitted PFD (lifejacket), 
A paddle, 
A helmet , 
A spray skirt (for over the kayak cockpit), and 
All group safety equipment (including rescue gear, throw bags, wilderness first aid kits, instructors safety kit, etc.)
We provide equipment transportation to and from the program site.

COST: FREE for MEMBERS
$50 for non-members

We will carpool from 

Meet at 8:30 am at McCreary Arena 
to carpool to Lake Katherine.

Call 204 835-2529
for information
or email deadoxtrails@gmail.com to register

Deadline: June 9th 

International Trails Day 
Celebrate International Trails Day by joining Dead Ox Trailblazers on a bike across RMNP on the old postal route (Strathclair Trail).
Bring water, lunch, rain gear, insect repellent, sunscreen and enthusiasm for this historic bike trip. 
Meet at 8:30 am at the McCreary Arena to carpool or at Lake Audy Central Trail-head at 9:45 am.

Saturday June 3rd


Take a Kid Mountain Biking X 2  

​This is a great opportunity for you to share your passion for pedalling with kids! 

Saturday June 10th
Join Dead Ox Trailblazers for a bike ride on the North Escarpment Trail in RMNP. Enjoy an easy ride and discover some history of the east side of RMNP.
Meet at McCreary arena at 10:30 am to carpool or at the East Gate Complex on #19 at 11:00 am. 



Saturday Oct 1st
Join Dead Ox Trailblazers for tons of fun riding and easy obstacle races for everyone (big & small).

Pixie Bike Mayhem

We meet at the East Gate Complex on #19 at 2 pm for this event.
We supply the pixie bikes for the fun filled obstacle race. ​Entry Fee is $10 and includes races, awards & a BBQ.
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