Where is the best riding in b.c within a reasonable distance from Calgary?

[tstams]

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[oler1234]

pretty open question. 2.5 Hrs will get your to radium, golden, or the pass areas....

 

[ferniesnow]

The "best riding" is very subjective. Totally depends on what you want; trees, climbs, trails, scenic, etc.

The south east Kootenays (ie Elkford/Fernie) are pretty sweet and not a lot of traffic.....but then again I'm probably a little biased!

Both have great grooming programs for the high traffic areas and trail passes are the cheapest at $10/day in Fernie & Elkford. If you like the area, a provincial membership (Fernie is BCSF and Elkford is ABCS) will
eliminate the hassle and cost of daily trail passes as they are with the membership.

PS a great time to get a feel for the area will be the Mountain Mania V weekend, Jan 20, 21, & 22, 2012. Maps, area descriptions, tours, and good ol' Kootenay hospitality!

 

[SledMamma]

I loved Radium: only been there for two days, but would definitely go back. I also liked Fernie area...

 

[steel town]

Golden B.C is my choice, Quartz, Gorman or Silent Pass.

 

[lager99]

Golden B.C is my choice, Quartz, Gorman or Silent Pass.

Agree.

 

[bcjeepr]

REV But there are to many alb........ oooooooopppppsssss

 

[sledheadrevxp]

Golden or revy all the way!!

 

[tex78]

Rad, golden, or revy...... Fernies a trail ride . Eh f.s

 

[knee deep in it]

crowsnest / elkford / fernie are your best bets for a day ride. Golden is 3 1/2 hours from my house and you have to add an extra 30 minutes to get to quartz. Add 45 minutes to Silent pass. That makes for a long day trip.

In 4 hours, I can be in Lumberton.
In 2 1/2 hours, I can be at Castle
In 3 hours, I can be in fernie or Elkford

 

[bobsledder]

where is Lumberton?

 

[oler1234]

Golden is 3 1/2 hours from my house

serious??? how slow do you drive. I crank this off in 2hrs 15min, pretty much every second weekend from forest lawn to the subway. Mayby 2.5hrs if roads are bad and too much ski traffic.

 

[CUSO]

Careful, Don't bite the hand that feeds ya!!//LOL

REV But there are to many alb........ oooooooopppppsssss

 

[takethebounce]

serious??? how slow do you drive. I crank this off in 2hrs 15min, pretty much every second weekend from forest lawn to the subway. Mayby 2.5hrs if roads are bad and too much ski traffic.

Just because you can crank it off in 2:15 doesn't mean everyone wishes to crank one off so fast.

Its 3 hours Calgary center to Golden doing the speed limit. 2.5 is pushing it through the park a little. With most of the 4 lane going smooth and minimal ski traffic its not a bad day trip.

 

[moyiesledhead]

where is Lumberton?

Cranbrook

 

[tstams]

I have ridden Fernie 4 weekends already and Elkford once love riding there was looking somewhere else with a little more snow, within a reasonable distance I also have a season trail pass for Fernie as my uncle is part of the club and lives there, it is awesome riding out there just needs more snow...

 

[bobsledder]

serious??? how slow do you drive. I crank this off in 2hrs 15min, pretty much every second weekend from forest lawn to the subway. Mayby 2.5hrs if roads are bad and too much ski traffic.

I am calling bullch!t on that one. It is a three hour drive. Either your watch is broken or you drive reckless.
Had to wait while the accident scene was cleaned up east of Golden tonight. It was a fatal accident, you wern't involved were you?

 

[ferniesnow]

I have ridden Fernie 4 weekends already and Elkford once love riding there was looking somewhere else with a little more snow, within a reasonable distance I also have a season trail pass for Fernie as my uncle is part of the club and lives there, it is awesome riding out there just needs more snow...

We all need more snow......bring it on!

 

[JaySimon]

Yep, Fernie sucks. No snow, no hills and crummy attitudes


Golden is the ticket.

 

[powderhoundbrr]

There are none, stay in Alberta there is way better riding there.