Tip! Riding like a pro, is just around the corner! Soon you will no longer be a mountain biking beginner, but the one other novices approach for advice..

With 600 miles of trails, it’s no wonder why Winter Park has
gained the title of “Mountain Bike Capital USA”. At the resort
alone you will find 50 miles of single-track trails accessible
via chair lifts and marked with signs identifying skill level.
Once at the top of the lifts you may want to stop into the
Sunspot for a quick bite to eat while enjoying the
360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. From
there you can choose runs like the Upper Arapahoe, the
resort’s downhill race course, or wind down The Long Trail
for a 7-mile novice ride.

In the Fraser Valley you can enjoy the trails of the Rocky
Mountain wilderness while cradled by spectacular mountain
views all around. The trails follow babbling brooks, glide
through wildflower meadows and trek up rugged
mountains.

Tip! Beginner mountain biking can be daunting, but if you make contact with knowledgeable personnel in a specialized shop, talk with experienced bikers, and do some reading, you will soon get the hang of it.

All throughout the summer, there are races that are open to
public and are available to many different skill levels. A
majority of the races either start or end at Winter Park
Resort, including the finale? The King of the Rockies. You
can get more information about these races below.

Repairs, rentals and shops are easy to find, whether you
are at the resort, or downtown Winter Park. You can also
find a wide variety of restaurants and bars, with food that is
just as good as it is diverse.

Music sounds better with a backdrop like the Continental
Divide, and you just may find out for yourself, as there are
music festivals and concerts happening almost every
weekend during the Summer. Events like the Jazz Festival
and the Food, Wine & Beer Festival may require advance
planning for stays in Winter Park.

Tip! A Canada mountain biking weekend may follow the Goose, with an overnight stay in the Sooke area, followed by a detour to East Sooke Regional Park, before you return. This is more or less 40km one way.

It would be impossible to cover all of the mountain bike
trails of Winter Park and the Fraser Valley in one short
article. However, once you get to here, there are a number
of free mountain bike trail guides that can be found at most
establishments.

Stay Walking Distance From Winter Park Resort:
Slope View Bed & Breakfast - Just a five minute walk from
Winter Park Resort
970-531-2386
www.slopeview.com/

Owner & operator of Slope View B & B. Extreme sports
lodging. http://www.slopeview.com/

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