Contact
Great Explorations
(800) 242-1825
(604) 730-1247
Particulars
Event Dates:
2008
June 15-21*
July 7-13
August 11-17
September 1-7
Custom trips also available and can start any day. Call or email for details.
2009
July 6-12
August 10-16
August 30- September 6
Trip Size:
8-12 participants in July, August, Sept.
June departure will have a maximum of 24.
Total Days:
7 days/ 6 nights
(5 riding days)
Arrive/Depart:
Castlegar / Beaverdell
Accommodations:
Camping
Activity Level:
Moderate
20-30+ miles daily
van supported
Terrain:
The railgrade has a maximum grade of 2%
Cost:
Land Cost (current year):
CAD$995/US$995 (June departure)
CAD$1250/ US$1250 (July, Aug, Sep departures)
Includes all meals
Bike Rental:
CAD$160 / US $160
Mountain bike
Transfers:
Vancouver to Castlegar: CAD$65/ US$65
Beaverdell to Castlegar: CAD$50/ US$50
Beaverdell to Vancouver: CAD$50/ US$50
Kettle Valley Trail, Biking
Stage 1: Castlegar to Beaverdell
*This special departure will be celebrating the re-opening of Myra Canyon trestles.
The first stage begins in the historic village of Castlegar, located at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers. We’ll visit turn-of-the-century towns of Grand Forks, Greenwood, Rock Creek and some wilderness backcountry in between. One of the highlights will be the ‘unending’ cycle along Arrow & Christina Lakes with a view only the railbed enjoys. Overnight stations will be ‘far off the beaten path’, where you’ll enjoy the serenity of this timeless landscape. Cyclists who enjoy single-track riding will be thrilled with the additional trails located at or near our lodging.
Camping
Camp sites include a mix of provincial, private and wilderness parks; on 3 of the 6 nights, hot showers are available (on 3 evenings we are at wilderness sites with solar showers and propane heated basins of water to wash).
Map of the Area
Penticton Weather
What's Included in the Cost of Your Trip?
- services of one or more experienced Great Explorations guides and support vehicle
- 6 nights camping
- all breakfasts, lunches & dinners (appetizers daily, gourmet meals, lots of variety, vegetarians gladly accommodated)
- entrance fees for selected historical sites and museums
- detailed map, route instructions and Great Explorations Travel Guide
- all baggage transportation
- all transportation from initial meeting point to final drop-off (see arrive/depart cities)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% must be charged on trips in Canada.
Please note: Final itinerary is subject to revision; any changes made are done so in an attempt to provide the best possible trip given route conditions and available services. Due to the nature of our business and exchange rates, prices are subject to change. All prices quoted are U.S. dollars but we gladly accept payment in Canadian dollars also. Due to cancellations and waiting lists, trip availability fluctuates daily. If you have any questions or would like to confirm space on this trip before making your reservation, please contact us at info@great-explorations.com or by telephone at 604.730.1247