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Mountain Biking in the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies offers exceptional mountain biking opportunities from one end of the region to the other. With hundreds of miles of diverse trails available to mountain bikers, the Canadian Rockies are ideal for all ages and levels of ability. Throughout the National Parks, mountain biking is permitted on specific trails only, many of them old fire roads. Most “no-biking” trails are now clearly posted, but be sure to check with a park information centre to ensure that biking is allowed on your desired trail. Restrictions also apply with provincial parks.
Kananaskis Country, which was intentionally set out for multi-recreational use since its inception in the 1970s, is one of the most popular areas for mountain bikers. A number of ski hills also offer excellent terrain for mountain biking, especially for bikers that want the thrill of challenging downhill slopes and the convenience of chairlifts to usher them to the top. Panorama, Kicking Horse, Fernie and Kimberley all cater to mountain bikers throughout the summer months and hold international quality races.
Mountain Biking Tours
Ultimate Rockies Vacations will take care of the details so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. Be sure to contact us about the different mountain biking adventures available in the Canadian Rockies.
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Fernie Day Trips
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Our tours have been featured in publications from around the world, including National Geographic Adventure, Outpost magazine, Cycling Today, Bike, and our new downhill tour has been feautured on OLN's RideGuide TV. These popular day trips are perfect for beginner to advanced riders that want a quick fix. Want to explore the mountains, or try out some really cool singletrack with someone who knows the way? This is the perfect tour. Singletrack and lots of it! Fernie's got all types of riding: fast, smooth trails. Steeps. Technical stuff. Small stunts. Big stunts. Big climbs. Shuttle drops. Lift-accessed riding. Dirt trails. Whatever YOU want - Fernie's got it. Full day includes lunch and half day includes snack.
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Fernie Daily
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3-6 hrs
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1-2 riders: $160 (full), $100 (half)
3-4 riders: $260 (full), $170 (half)
Chairlift tickets are $30
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Fernie Weekend
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We'll meet you at the hotel after breakfast and get on the bikes for a full day of riding on the dozens and dozens of trails in Fernie. Want mellow cruising? Try Coal Creek Trail. How about steeps? Ich Bin Sofa will get your heart going. Want to try out some of that legendary B.C. stunt riding? Kid's Stuff is a great introduction, while Big Trouble in Little Chainring will really drop your jaw.
On Sunday, we'll take you up to Fernie Alpine Resort, where staff have built an amazing network of trails to suit any rider. Sit back and enjoy the lift up while you lick your chops and drool over the ride down. Tour includes 2 nights of lodging in Fernie (starting Friday night), lift pass at Fernie Alpine Resort, breakfast/lunch on tour days, and our friendly guide(s)!
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Fernie at 10am every Saturday from late June to early Oct
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2 days
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$295 per person
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Akamina-Kishinena Backcountry Adventure
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Looking for real wilderness? The towering peaks and crystal clear lakes of Akamina-Kishinena (Akamina is a native word for mountain pass, while Kishinena means balsam fir) Provincial Park, one of southern B.C.'s most remote parks, provide the backdrop for this incredible camping adventure. 5 days of spectacular riding in a remote corner of southeastern B.C. and secluded backcountry campsites make this an unforgettable wilderness experience! This popular tour includes all meals starting with breakfast on day 1, accommodation before trip, all activities, guide(s), provincial park entry fees, camping fees, transportation between trip areas, gratuities and applicable taxes. does not include 7% goods and services tax (non-Canada residents can apply for a refund upon leaving the country), alcoholic beverages, or airport pickup and dropoff fees.
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Fernie on July 11 and Aug 15 (limited availability) |
5 days
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$1,095 per person
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Gravity Fed Downhill Tour
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NEW FOR '04! The first trip of its kind in North America, the Gravity-Fed all-downhill tour (as shown on the Outdoor Life Network's RIDEGUIDE TV) will feature some of the best downhill riding in the world. For advanced riders only, this tour promises to be epic in the truest scope of the word: 4 days of lift-accessed riding at some of the best resorts in Canada, 2 days of van shuttles, as well as an afternoon of heli-biking and an option for paragliding or hang-gliding. On the card: lift-riding at Canada Olympic Park, Kicking Horse Resort, Panorama Mountain Resort, and Fernie Alpine Resort; van-shuttles on Mount Seven in Golden and Mt. Swansea in Invermere. And the icing on the cake: heli-biking with RK Heli-Ski. The tour includes meals (excluding lunch on ski-area days - we'll eat lunch at a hillside restaurant), and dinner on day 6), lift tickets at all resorts, guides, accommodation at Panorama, non-alcoholic beverages, guide(s), provincial park entry fees, camping fees, transportation between riding locations, and applicable taxes.
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Calgary on July 3, 17, 31 and Aug 14, 28
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6 days
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$1295 per person
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* Prices do not include 6% GST or bike rentals and are subject to change without notice.
**Exclusive to accommodation guests only
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