Tour Details
Number of Days: 14 days
Skill Level: Begginer/Intermediate
Pickup: Calgary
Ending Place: Vancouver
Min. Group Size: 8 people
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Best of Western Canada Mountain Bike Adventure - 14 Days
Description:
Western Canada from the famous Rocky Mountains to the BC coast is a truly spectacular summer adventure destination. Every year the Rockies, the central BC interior, and the Pacific Coast grow in popularity as some of the best international mountain bike destinations anywhere. The close to 1000 km stretch from the prairies of Calgary Alberta, to the Vancouver Coast line offers spectacular scenery and unmatched quality and quantity of mountain bike options. From simple day trips, to multi-day trans-Rockies traverses. From beginner cross-country, to single track, to advance downhill, western Canadas top mountain bike destinations such as:Canmore, Revelstoke, Kamloops, Rossland, and Whistler have something to offer everyone. Not only does this trip comprise some of the best mountain biking Canada has to offer, travellers will also will experience some of the most breathtaking landscapes anywhere. This is the ultimate 15 day Canadian mountain-bike highlight tour.
Price: $3200 CAD Per Person
Dates: June 29th - July 13th, 2021
August 1st - 15th, 2021
Agusut 22nd - September 5th, 2021
Highlights:
Whats Included:
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Calgary, shuttle to the hotel, meet and greet with your guide(s) and other participants of the group. Dinner at the hotel. Your tour guides will give you an overview of the expectations, route, and planning of the trip. In the evening, possible visit and sightseeing of the city of Calgary.
Accommodation: Sandman Inn Calgary Airport
Day 2
High Rockies Trail:
After an early breakfast we drive (about 150 km) west from the prairies of Calgary (on the edge of the mountains) into the heart of the Rockies, in so-called Kananaskis Country. Just south of famous Banff National Park, the Peter Loughead and the Spray Lakes Provincial Park form a wild and deserted mountain landscape. We spend the next 3 days on the Longest Mountain Bike crossing of the Canadian Rockies. The first day on the High Rockies Traverse Trail begins at the southern end at the edge of breathtaking Kananaskis Lake. Starting for the South end allows participants to ease into the adventure. Here you start on a wide single track, and the trail remains moderately throughout the day. In the evening, we BBQ on the open and camp under the stars
Accommodation: Tent camping at Spray Lakes
Biking etape: High Rockies Trail: Elk Pass - Chester Lake
Day 3
High Rockies Trail:
Second day stage on the High Rockies Trail. Today, we go from Chester Lake to our camp on Spray Lake. Today participants get some of the best views of the traverse. The etape today begins with a gradual climb to the top of spray pass and then continues with a relatively easy descent down all the way to the end of the Spray Lake (approx. 30km).
Accommodation: Tent camping at Spray Lakes
Day etape: High Rockies Trail: Chester Lake - Spray Lake
Day 4
High Rockies Trail:
Last day on the High Rockies Trail. Today, it's a continual easy downhill from Spray Lake to the famous Banff townsite itself. We will reach the mountain village of Banff in the late afternoon via the Goat Creek Trail. A cold beer or a cappuccino rewards the almost 100 km traverse of the past three days.
Goat Creek Trail: Link: http://www.bikepirate.com/x-country-trails/goat-creek/
Accommodation: Alpine Club of Canada Canmore Hostel. A beautiful log cabin style hostel with mountain views of the Three Sisters. Overnight Options: 6 persons rooms in simple but nice hostel style rooms.
Day etape: High Rockies Trail: Spray Lake - Banff
Days 5-6
Revelstoke:
Transfer by bus from Canmore - Revelstoke ( about 310km, 3 - 4 hours). Revelstoke is a small town about 5 hours west of Calgary, in the middle of the Monashees and Selkirk Mountains. Revelstoke has been known for its superb powder skiing and wild ski resort since 2008. A bit off the main tourist stream, Revelstoke has also become known for its spectacular mountain biking trails. Considered one of the top mountain biking destinations in western Canada, mountain bike enthusiasts from far and wide come to ride the variety of alpine and challenging mountain trails. Highlights include the Frisbee Ridge Alpine Trail (25.8 km), with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Link: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Revelstoke-riding-trip-2011.html
Accommodation: Kokanee Lodge at RMR with hot tub / sauna
Day 5 etape: Tantrum Trail & Flow Down Trail
Day 6 etape: Frisbee Ridge Trail
Day 7
Transfer by minibus from Revelstoke to Rossland: Transfer by bus about 300km along the Upper Arrow Lake. Possibility to relax tired bones in natural hot springs halfway along Nakusp up in the mountains.
Accommodation: Big Red Lodge Rossland
Days 8-9
Rossland:
The small mountain village of Rossland is located in the south of British Columbia and was founded at the turn of the 20th century, in the time of the gold and silver rush. Here silver was mined in the surrounding Monashees mountains. Rossland still retains its Pioneer and historic small town charm. Today, Rossland is a small village of approximately 3500 inhabitants and destination for outdoor enthusiasts, having reinvented itself as the mountain-biking capital of Canada. Revelstoke growing fame in the mountain bike is due in part for its unique trails and spectacular mountain biking opportunities. Among them is the 35 km long Seven Summits Trails, considered one of the best XC single-track mountain bike trails in western Canada. There are plenty of other XC options as well and it's easy to spend 2 days by bike in this area.
Link biking Rossland: http://tourismrossland.com/mountain-biking
Link 7 Summits Trail: http://freehubmag.com/articles/7-summits-trail-review-rossland-bc
Accommodation: Big Red Lodge Rossland
Day 8 etape: Seven Summits Trail
Day 9 Stage: Christina Crest Trail
Day 10
Transfer by minibus from Rossland to Merrit BC:
Approximately 700 km bus transfer from Rossland to the Pacific coast and Whistler. There are many possibilities to enjoy stops and viewpoints on the route.
Accommodation: Quality Inn Merrit BC
Day 11
Merrit -Whistler:
Transfer from Merrit to Whistler over the mountains of Pemberton. Even prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler was known as an outdoor adventure Mecca. Whistler - Blackcomb is one of Canada's largest ski resorts (in terms of surface area) and is well known in the summer for its mountain and downhill bike scene. Among the top highlights is the "Top of the World" Alpine XC Trail a must for any mountain bike enthusiast. A day quota system for the trail preserves the unique atmosphere of this Alpine landscape. In the evening there is also the opportunity to explore townsite of Whistler itself,
Link Top of the world: http://vimeo.com/36449421
Accommodation: Hotel Whistler
Day etape: Top of the World Trail
Day 12
Second day mountain biking in Whistler:
You can easily spend a second day mountain biking in Whistler. There are numerous trails from easy to very difficult. Selection may depend on mood, and energy level. Among the options, there is the: Lord of Squirrels, On the Rocks & Into the Mystic Loop, a Whistler classic,. or the Rainbow Sproatt flank trail
Accommodation: Hotel Whistler
Day etape: (Option 1) Into the Mystic Loop
Day etape: (Option 2) Rainbow Sproatt Trail
Day 13
Whistler - Vancouver:
approximately 100 km (2 hours) by bus transfer via the Sea to Sky Highway from Whistler to Vancouver. Potential day to visit downtown Vancouver including Stanley Park, Gastown, and Granville Island, Evening transfer to the hotel. Among other things, there is also the possibility to spend a half day mountain biking the North end of Vancouver. Here you can choose from the famous Vancouver North Shore or Grouse Mountain trails.
Accommodation: Sandmann Inn Hotel Vancouver Airport
Day 14
(Return flight):
After breakfast and departing from Vancouver and your guide, shuttle to the airport. Return home.
Tour Details
Number of Days | 14 days | Skill Level | Begginer/Intermediate |
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Pickup | Calgary | Ending Place | Vancouver |
Min. Group Size | 8 people |
Activities
Camping
Mountain Biking
Sightseeing
Van Tour
Wildlife Viewing
What is included:
1 Day full suspension mountain bike rental
1 Day White-water rafting or Riverboarding
2 nights accommodation (ACC club house or Hostel Bear)
An unbeatable experience in one of the most scenic areas of the Canadian Rockies
Professional guides accompanying each trip
Roundtrip transportation by 15 seater van
What is not included:
Expenses incurred as a result of an emergency Evacuation by plane or Helicopter or coverage as a result of delays due to extreme weather conditions.
Personal outdoor equipment including sleeping bad, sleeping mattress, cloths raingear, etc.
Click ’show’ beside Personal Gear to view a list of suggested personal gear and equipment.
Personal gear to bring:
Weather conditions can change quickly in the outdoors therefore it is essential to have proper equipment and even prepare for extreme conditions to ensure your comfort and most importantly your safety. Try to avoid cotton fabrics as they provide very little insulating value when wet and are very slow drying. Rely mainly on fleece, wools and synthetics as these fabrics still provide substantial insulating value even when wet (which can frequently occur in the outdoors). In early and late summer it is not uncommon that 0 degress C or below freezing temperatures can occasionally occur, thus it is important to always bring enough warm clothing. When selecting equipment pay attention to quality as this may greatly enhance your enjoyment and comfort.
Do not bring external frame backpacks.
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All prices are per person in Canadian dollars.
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