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Crystal clar mountain air, spectacular wilderness scenery, piercingly turquoise lakes, glaciers, grizzly bears and few people! Welcome to the Canadian rocky Mountains. Straddling two provinces (Alberta and British Columbia) and two time zones, this magnificent range represents the true heart and sould of mountain biking.

From out base in Canmore our programme has evolved over the past eight years, to offer the most comprehensive range of backcountry biking imaginable, in unforgettable surroundings. Experienced local guides pluse our regular members make sure you the best tracks (tracks the locals ride!) to give you real appreciation of the Rockies.

Thow in a smattering of awesome sightseeing (the Icefields Parkway is resuted to be the world’s most scenic dive) and some wildlife spotting (hopefully not too close to Yogi and pals!) and you’ve the perfect Rocky Mountain Experience.

Riding to the max - uphill & down

Ideally situated on the edge of the Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country, every kind of riding will be encountered and access to all the best trails is easy, especially with our large MPV to carry you and your bikes.

Favourite rides like Moose Packers Trail and the mind-blowing 6.4km desent from Cox Hill round off a fantastic holiday. We challenge you to find better tracks than these!

By the time we arrive in 2008, our locally based guides will have added to our growing list of back-country trails and the new ones are sure to be of epic propotions as we continue to search for superb single-track. With a World Cup course right on the doorstep, should you have any energy left, there's something for everyone in Canmore!

And when the day is over Canmore is a great place to relax, with a host of great bars and restaurants catering for most tastes. Visit us in our evening office – the Grizzle Paw brew pub!

Accomodation

We'll be staying at a selection of hand-picked guest houses, in downtown Canmore, a mere stroll from all the cafés, restaurants and watering holes. All rooms have private facilities and are based on two people sharing; a single supplement applies.

Prices and Departure dates

Saturday's July 12,26 and August 9,23 (14 nights) £949 + flights from £519

Prices for the holiday include shared B&B accommodation, private transfers, guiding /vehicular support, park entry fees.

Supplements

Sole occupancy of room +£250

Please note details of the 2 Centre trip to Jasper and Canmore will be available shortly

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Day 1

To whet your appetite the Alpine Club trails offer miles of rooty and rocky single-track with fantastic river views. Lunch in Canmore and an afternoon exploring the Nordic Centre trails.

Day 2

A great ride around Spray Lake.Starts with a killer climb(in the van!)and is on easy rolling fire roads.

Day 3

Like climbing? How about 1 1/2 hours in granny ring at altitudes as we cross the Skogan Pass?! Then hold your breath for the downhill into Kananaskis village.
Or ride the van to some less taxing trails before an afternoon’s superb single-track.

Day 4

A free days to chill out, raft or bike again (but no-one's had the energy yet!)

Day 5

More local trails on the Nordic Centre trail system.

Day 6

Moraine Lake and Lake Louise – the most beautiful lakes in the Rockies-and no trip would be the same without experiencing them.We offer you a sightseeing morning to these breathtaking vistas and an afternoon ride back in Canmore if time permits.

Day 7

Vehicle assisted day! we drive as high as possible up Moose Mountain, then bike down the awesome Moose Packers Trail – 10km of great single track.

Day 8

Kananaskis. A long climb to a fantastic single-track downhill from Jewel Pass. A killer climb after our picnic lunch, with even a bit of rockclimbing, before a long descent that makes it all worthwhile.

Days 9/10

A couple of days biking at Fernie, Panorama or the Kicking Horse Centre.

Day 11

Back to Kanaskis and Baldy Pass. An evil two hour climb (or an easier option) is rewarding with a view, a picnic and a super technical downhill.

Day 12

Take a breather between two tough days, riding in and around Canmore. But short, sharp climbs and super-gnarly downhills still require maximum concentration!

Day 13

Jumping Trail and Cox Hill – the ultimate. Unbelievably hard switchback climbs and rocky traverses lead to the 2300m summit. An alternative easier climb leaves you to one of the fastest and most challenging single-tracks on the planet. a world-class ride.