Eddie McKimmie




Being raised in the West Kootenay region, Eddie's appreciation for summer singletrack and deep powder turns began at an early age. However, it wasn't until he was introduced to North Vancouver's freeride scene in 2002 that his enthusiasm for mountain biking truly ignited and continues to shine within him today.


In 2011, he migrated to Vernon and hooked into a community of riders who railed corners, popped jumps and crushed tech unlike anyone he'd ever met. After learning to keep pace with the local legends, he became infatuated with rapid climbing and descending speeds.


Eventually, his skills and fitness earned him some nice race results in enduro and marathon xc. 2023 brought two podium spots and a few of top 10's in some tough events. Race results can be satisfying, but it's the epic adventure style rides that amp him up. When asked why he continues to test his limits on these mega-rides his usual response is "I just wanted to see how it feels!"


Coaching cyclists has become a major component of his identity and in 2019 he and Nick created Happy Trails MTB Skills Development. Eddie holds a PMBIA Level 2 instructor certification and is preparing to obtain a Level 3 in 2024. His dedication to helping mountain bikers realize their full potential through proper and safe riding technique is evident to everyone he works with.


Eddie enjoys all types of pedal bikes. Whether it's scrubbing jumps at Silverstar, tearing a 6 a.m. Kal park lap or embarrassing his pals wearing too-tight roady clothing, he is simply stoked when two wheels are spinning beneath him.



Nick Brush




Growing up in Panorama BC, alpine skiing became Nick’s passion from a young age. His love for competition led him to become one of Canada’s fastest youth alpine racers and in 2014, earned a bronze medal in the Sochi Winter Paralympic Games for guiding a visually impaired skier. His past successes as a ski racer and coach carry over well into his other life love...riding bikes!


Nick’s sharp bike handling skills and 10 years of mountain bike coaching experience are very apparent whether you are one of his students, trying to chase him down a trail or watching him in an Enduro race. In 2018, he earned his Professional Mountain Bike(PMBI) Level 2 teaching certification, which is granted to coaches who demonstrate a high level of riding skill and knowledge.


Prior to starting Happy Trails, he worked for Endless Biking in North Vancouver then SilverStar Mountain Resort. He recently became a co-owner of Vernon’s Olympia Cycle and Ski shop. He’s also had big success competing in enduro mountain bike racing, securing 2nd place at the 2021 Canadian Enduro National Championships!


For 2024, he's on a Specialized Stumpjumer Evo .Nick’s favorite trails are Rock is the New Berm, 36DD and Fraidy Cat. He prefers his trails techy, steep and wild. According to him, pineapple on pizza is a sin.