Squamish Man to Rollerblade Around the World to Save the Bees

A Squamish-area adventurer is taking his passion for conservation to the next level. Zach Choboter, founder of the non-profit Blading For Bees, is planning a world-circumnavigating rollerblade expedition to highlight the urgent need for bee conservation and environmental sustainability.

How a Local Athlete Turned Conservation Into Adventure

Originally from the Sea-to-Sky region, Choboter has built a reputation for extreme endurance challenges. His nonprofit, Blading For Bees, uses rollerblading adventures to educate communities about the importance of pollinators, which are essential for healthy ecosystems and global food systems.

“Bees are a unifying cause that everyone can connect with,” Choboter says. His organization encourages simple, sustainable actions—like planting pollinator-friendly plants and adopting environmentally responsible habits—to help protect these vital insects.

From Canada to the World

Choboter isn’t new to record-breaking feats. In 2021, he rollerbladed across Canada, covering more than 10,000 km from Whistler, B.C., to St. John’s, Newfoundland. The 91-day journey set a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous journey on rollerblades in Canada and drew international attention to the plight of pollinators.

Building on that achievement, Choboter now aims to rollerblade around the world, a multi-month adventure designed to raise awareness for bees while inspiring global communities to take action on environmental issues.

Impact for the Sea-to-Sky Region

Choboter’s work aligns with ongoing conservation and community initiatives along the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. Local efforts in Squamish and surrounding communities focus on protecting wildlife, promoting sustainable outdoor recreation, and educating residents about pollinator stewardship. The district even regulates and supports urban beekeeping as part of its environmental efforts.

As he prepares for this next chapter, Choboter’s journey embodies the adventurous spirit of the Sea-to-Sky region while showing how one person’s vision can have global environmental impact.