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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:

Kananaksis Country, Spray Lakes, & the High Rockies Trail (longest Trans Rockies traverse by Mountain Bike)
Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & sightseeing on the icefield Parkway
Incredible Mountain biking in Revelstoke (Including Frisbee Ridge and Revelstoke Mountain Resort)
Two days of Biking in Rossland including the “Seven Summits Trail”, and accommodation at Red Mountain Resort.
Visit natural hot-springs at upper Arrow Lake
Kamploops and the BC Interior
Two and half days of biking in Whistler including the Top of the World Trail

Whats Included:

Hotel accommodation Calgary (Double room occupancy)
Hotel accommodation Vancouver (Double room occupancy)
1 night accommodation at the Alpine Club of Canada Clubhouse Canmore
Two night Camping accommodation at Spray Lakes in Peter Loughead Provincial Park
3 nights Cabin/Condo accommodation Big Red Resort Rossland
3 nights Cabins / Condo / Hotel accommodation Whistler
Transport in air-conditioned minibus / van including support trailer
Experienced Mountain Biking guide
All Park entrance and camping fees
Lift ticket for Top of the World Trial (Whistler)
All Meals (Including Breakfast & Lunch during entire length of trip and dinners Excluding first and last night)

Whats Not Included:

Personal expenses, etc. alcoholic drinks,
Mountain bike Rental (approximately 500 CAD for duration of the trip)
Dinner during the first last night upon arrival in Calgary and departure from Vancouver

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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

Difficulty: Green (Simple)
Dist: about 30km
Trail initially elev: 1712m
Trail arrival elev: 1907m
Max Trail elev: 1953m
Total Trail ascent approx: 1239m
Total Trail Downhill: approx. 1230m

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

Difficulty: Green (Simple)
Dist: about 30km
Trail initial elev: 1907m
Trail arrival elev: 1828m
Max Trail elev: 2072m
Total Trail ascent approx: 1359m
Total Trail Downhill: approx: 1664m

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

Difficulty: Green (Simple)
Dist: about 30km
Trail initially elev: 1671
Trail arrival elev: 1400m
Max Trail elev: 1671m
Total Trail ascent approx: 155m
Total Trail Downhill approx: 631m

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

Difficulty: Blue (Moderate)
Dist: about 10 - 20km
Trail initially elev: 730m
Trail arrival elev: 557m
Max Trail elev: 815m
Total Trail ascent approx: 300m
Total Trail Downhill approx: 550m

Day 6 etape: Frisbee Ridge Trail

Difficulty: Blue (Moderate)
Dist: about 30km
Trail initially elev: 1400m
Trail arrival elev: 1400m
Max Trail elev: 2015m
Total Trail ascent approx: 1275m
Total Trail Downhill: approx: 1275m

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

Difficulty: Black (Demanding)
Dist: about 30km
Trail initially elev: 1400m
Trail arrival elev: 1403m
Max Trail elev: 2200m
Total Trail ascent approx: 1400m
Total Trail Downhill: approx: 1572m

Day 9 Stage: Christina Crest Trail

Difficulty: Black (Demanding)
Dist: about 16km + 14 (with possible Verticle Smile Trail)
Trail initially elev: 1615m
Trail arrival elev: 2046m
Max Trail elev: -
Total Trail ascent approx: 1137m
Total Trail Downhill: approx: 705m

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

Difficulty: Black (Demanding)
Dist: about 15km
Trail initially elev: 2137m
Trail arrival elev: 623m
Max Trail elev: 2137m
Total Trail ascent approx: 55m
Total Trail Downhill: approx. 1514m

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

Difficulty: Blue (Moderate)
Dist: about 20 - 30km
Trail initially elev: 992m
Trail arrival elev: 993m
Max Trail elev: 2137m
Total Trail ascent approx: 1339m
Total Trail Downhill: approx: 1339m

Day etape: (Option 2) Rainbow Sproatt Trail

Difficulty: Blue (Moderate)
Dist: about 12 - 20km
Trail initially elev: 971m
Trail arrival elev: 593m
Max Trail elev: 1241m
Total Trail ascent approx. 563m
Total Trail Downhill: approx: 1010m

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.

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