Kootenay Rockies

Cranbrook’s mountain bike season starts early and ends late thanks to the abundance of sun and its valley bottom setting. Riders here can explore five riding areas and trails—from quiet singletrack to black-diamond descents and cross-country trails for every level—all situated close to the city.

What could be better than downhill laps in the Rocky Mountains? Gravity-fed rides combined with an extensive web of cross-country trails make it easy to see why Fernie Alpine Bike Park has some of the best lift-accessed mountain biking in Canada. 

• Opening Day: Saturday, June 22, 2024 (Elk Chair open daily, Timber Chair open Saturdays only starting July 13)
• Closing Day: Monday, September 2, 2024

Kimberley is a good place to be. Home to a dedicated mountain bike community, the locals who call this place home take pride in their technical climbs and descents and fast, flowing downhills. This isn’t the land of big downhill riding, but it is home to some truly exceptional cross-country biking.

In keeping with Kootenay culture, the mountain bike trails in Nelson and Kaslo appeal to the spirit of mountain biking. Ride gentle railway grades along forest trails that start minutes from town, over restored trestle bridges, and into some of the most peaceful country you’ll ever encounter. For those of you who need to feel adrenaline pumping through their veins, there is a slew of steep, rocky, technical tracks and enough stunts, ladders, and big drops to keep you coming back for more.

Little ol' Rossland was voted "Mountain Biking Capital of Canada" by Explore Magazine. The trail system is a point of pride and connects 200 km (124 mi) of mountain bike action seamlessly. Unique to Rossland is that the trail maintenance is performed regularly by a full-time professional trails crew. From kid-friendly Centennial to pump 'n' swoop on Larry's to the radical rock slabs of Sudden Exposure, Rossland's got the entire spectrum of fun covered. 

Legendary for its alpine backcountry access, Revelstoke offers a mountain biking experience that changes with the seasons. From its location on the banks of the mighty Columbia River, Revelstoke has two entire mountain ranges to use for a playground—with over 120 km (75 mi) of singletrack to enjoy. 

Golden is a community that lives and welcomes the mountain biking culture. With over 100 km (62 mi) of smooth singletrack easily accessible from downtown and the highest bike park in North America at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, the biking in Golden is hard to beat.

The Columbia Valley lies within the majestic “valley of a thousand peaks”. Invermere and Radium Hot Springs have diverse riding opportunities and an abundance of natural wonders in a mountain paradise. Discover smooth single track through valley forests, epic descents from alpine peaks, challenging technical downhill trails, relaxed recreational routes, and exciting bike park maintained trails.

As the only community to be included in a stage every year since the inception of the world-renowned TransRockies, Fernie is synonymous with mountain biking. Loops of singletrack leave from and return to downtown Fernie, making the ease of access second to none. Push yourself on the steeps or enjoy family time on Fernie’s community trail network. Whatever your choice of trail, Fernie has you covered.

People don’t come to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to ride the same old thing. They come for the differences, and the resort has plenty—over 3,700 feet of variety. The view from the alpine launch alone is worthy of a trip—with three piercing mountain ranges and the wetlands of the Columbia Valley. From there it is all downhill and the wahoo factor is amplified by multiple berms, jumps, wooden features (Stickrock has to be ridden to be believed), rock slabs (look directly below the gondola to see the longest), and plenty of good ol’ white-knuckle singletrack. The only thing missing is crowds, but most don't mind that.

• Opening Day: June 21, 2024
• Closing Day: September 29, 2024

As BC’s newest lift-accessed trail network, Revelstoke Mountain Resort provides a selection of technical and flowy trails for the whole range of abilities that will not disappoint. With terrain that is naturally “sendy”, our trail-building team has put a lot of heart into curating the best aspects of the land and turning them into a progressive mix of epic downhill descents and picturesque enduro climbs and loops. The Revelation Gondola will bring you to the top of our trails or climb further into the alpine and back down through BC's inland temperate rainforest to access the top of the famed Fifty-Six Twenty, which is rumoured to be the longest flow trail ever built, running our full vertical drop of 5,620 feet. 

• Opening Day: May 31 (Lower Mountain), Fully open, June 22
• Closing Day: Sept 30 (Lower Mountain), Upper Gondola closes Sept 4, 2024