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 2017 & 2018 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

Thursday 
Dec. 21st 

Starts at 5:30 pm

Mount Agassiz

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

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 2018. 
Trail work will take place on east side Trails 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 on of the east side trails in Riding Mountain National Park. 
We meet at the East Gate Historic 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 website.  ​

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East Gate Unchained
Celebrate the National Historic East Gate Complex with Dead Ox Trailblazers at our favourite  spring event.
East Gate Unchained welcomes everyone to  
bring your old klunker bike, wear a costume and coast down #19 through the National Historic East Gate of RMNP. 
Helmets mandatory.
RMNP pass a must.
A Family Friendly Experience.
Fee: $20
(includes shuttle, participation prizes and awards BBQ.) 

Saturday May 5th, 2018 

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 TBA in June 2018 

plus a day paddle 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.  
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, pooled transportation to and from the program site.

COST: $30 for MEMBERS
$50 for non-members

We will carpool:  

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: TBA 

International
​Trails Day 
Celebrate International Trails Day by joining Dead Ox Trailblazers on a hike in RMNP TBA.
Bring water, lunch, rain gear, insect repellent, sunscreen and enthusiasm for this historic bike trip. 
Meet at 9:30 am at the McCreary Arena to carpool. 

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! 

June & October TBA
2018
Join Dead Ox Trailblazers for a bike ride 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. 

Watch for our
Pixie Bike Mayhem Event TBA

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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Dead OX Trailblazers have applied for a 2018 IMBA Canada visit. Keep an eye on this website or our Facebook Page to see if and when IMBA are coming to our area.