Mount Fromme is one of the

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that overlook

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north of

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. It stands just east of

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, and the

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and the

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lie on its lower slope where it descends to the inlet. Mount Fromme, like the other mountains of the

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, is covered with

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of the Coastal Western Hemlock Zone. In the case of Mount Fromme this is largely

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, since the mountain was extensively logged in the early 20th century. Outside of the Vancouver area Mount Fromme is known as a

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destination.

Origin of the Name

Mount Fromme is named after J. M. Fromme (ca. 1858-1941), the "Father of

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," a lumber camp foreman who built the first house in Lynn Valley, which drains the eastern slope of the mountain. This name, first proposed in 1928 when Fromme was

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of the District of North Vancouver, became official on December 7, 1937. Prior to that, the mountain had been known as The Dome and, still earlier, as Timber Mountain.

Mountain Biking

Mount Fromme features various trails, many of which are part of the NSMBA (North Shore Mountain Biking Association). Some of these trails are sponsored by companies which provide money to maintain the trails. There is also a

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called Van Tan Nudist Club past the second switch back on mountain highway. Members of the club are given access to the location by vehicle which is usually blocked off by a gate. Mount Fromme features green, blue, black, double black and "triple red" trails. Mt. Fromme is a popular destination for many bikers during the summer. The trails are accessed via Mountain Highway, though bikers have to ride up as the gravel path is restricted to vehicle access with special privileges. The path eventually leads to

. The easier trails are usually located at the bottom of the hill while the advanced ones are further up. The majority of the trails are located below the seventh switchback.

Notable Trails

There are approximately 40 mountain biking trails in total though many of them have become not ride-able due to lack of maintenance. Companies can sponsor trails to maintain them. ;Bobsled Bobsled is the most popular trail on Mount Fromme. It is past the first switchback a little further than Floppy Bunny. The trail is a very fast, smooth trail resembling a

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that contains a lot of berms, bumps, and jumps. There are several ladder bridges and drops. The trail is rated a green/blue. The run is a green if none of the features are attempted but a blue if they are. ;

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Though it is mainly a hiking trail, many mountain bike trails end at various points along the Baden Powell which bikers use to get back to Mountain Highway. It contains ladder bridges and several technical rock features. The Baden Powell is rated a blue trail. ;38DD 38DD is a very advanced trail which is situated between the third and fourth switchback. It is most notable for the giant drop at the opening of the trail which launches off from a massive boulder. There is an alternate entrance that starts higher up on Mountain Highway. It is rated as a triple red diamond trail (the hardest difficulty) but is now decommissioned and is in disrepair. ;Air Supply/Jerry Rig Air Supply is a trail located on the sixth switchback after Oil Can. It is currently decommissioned and all the jumps which used to be on it are now destroyed. It used to contain massive jumps and drops, some of which still exist but are unsafe to ride. Air Supply branches onto the trail Jerry Rig (which is sometimes called Lower Air Supply). Jerry Rig officially starts further up Mountain Highway. It contains massive ladder bridges, many of which are over 10 feet in the air and under six inches thick, giant jumps and wall-rides, almost all of which are in disrepair and unsafe to ride. Both trails are triple red diamonds and deposit onto the

. ;The Flying Circus The Flying Circus is a triple red diamond run constructed by North Shore biker "Dangerous Dan". It starts just below Upper Oil Can and is known for the extremely challenging skinnies and ladder-bridges which are very thin and high in the air. Some of the skinnies require the rider to do a

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, The Needles, Lynn Peak, Seymour Mountain, and Mount Baker. The summit typically sees snowpack until mid to late June.

References

External links

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North Shore Mtn.Biking History

Mount Fromme is a worthwhile North Shore hike Overview of trails with links to trail descriptions and mapsHiking to the summit of Mount Fromme
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