The Golden Ticket

Photo courtesy of Colin Stewart

Never been to Golden before? You’re in for a pleasant surprise. This small town in British Columbia is tightly nestled in Kicking Horse Country and is home to some of the best downhilling in North America.

The appeal of Golden is that it is home to both shuttle-accessed (riders are transported by van up a logging road to a trail head) and lift-accessed (yup, your bikes go on the chair lift just like in the winter) riding.

This package allows riders to explore the spoils of both kinds of riding. Day 1 we warm up on Mount 7 and Day 2 we hit Kicking Horse Mountain.

This package includes:

  • Return transportation from Calgary to Golden
  • Lunch and two light snacks on Day one
  • Approximately 4 shuttles depending on mountain and rider conditions on Day 1
  • Dinner on Day 1
  • One nights accommodation at Kicking Horse Kabins
  • Breakfast and two light snacks on Day 2
  • One lift pass to Kicking Horse Mountain on Day 2.
Cost per rider $499 Book

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

6:15 Riders meet @ Robin’s Donuts on Highway 16 in Calgary (map)
6:30 Van departs Calgary for Golden
10:00 Reach base of Mount 7. Light snack while reviewing safety procedures.
10:15 First shuttle up for warm up run.
12:00 Break for lunch at base of mountain
12:45 Head back up Mount 7 for another run!
16:00 We know you’re jazzed and feel like you could keep going forever but we have a mandatory stop time of 4pm. Quit while you’re ahead! Snack time!
16:30 We stop in town for any needed supplies for the evening (alcohol is permitted but not included in the package, riders must supply their own)
17:15 Arrive at Kicking Horse Kabins in the beautiful Blaeberry Valley. Riders can tinker with their bikes, wash the mud off and chill out before dinner.
19:45 Dinner is served buffet style.
21:00 Apres dinner activities: listen to the wolves howl while soaking in the hot tub or put on the newest New World Disorder.
22:00 You’re adults you choose your own bedtime but us guides are ready to tap out by now.

Day 2

7:30 We hope you set your alarm because breakfast is served.
8:30 Any last minute repairs needed? Check out is at 9 so start packing everything into the van.
9:00 Van Departs for Kicking Horse Mountain (and will not be returning to the cabin so don’t forget anything).
9:45 Reach Kicking Horse Mountain. Dole out snacks and lift passes while reviewing safety procedures, rider awareness and reconnaissance time.
10:00 Riders are free to rip up the mountain. You may ride however you wish, but we recommend staying in pairs.
12:00 Riders can buy lunch at one of the on hill restaurants.
15:45 Meet back at van for departure.
16:15 Leave Kicking Horse Resort
16:40 Stop for fuel, riders may stock up for the ride home.
20:30 Return riders safe and sound to Robin’s Donuts on Highway 16 in Calgary

What a weekend!