where shoud i ride?

[jlundstrom8]

hey guys! my family is planning a trip to kicking horse ski hill and I of course will b bringing my sled!
I usually ride crows nest / fernie and cant wait to explore some new territory.
my father inlaw will b riding with me, we both are intermediate riders, have mountain sleds, avy gear and GPS.
we like to ride trees and bowls.
I was wondering if someone could send me in the right direction for some good rides.
directions, maps, gps tracks ect.

thanx so much!!

 

[radar09]

I'll e following this as I'm in the same boat as you. We are staying at Kicking Horse as well and we plan on sledding, but are unfamiliar with the area.

 

[RaspberryNytro]

Stop in and see Aaron at the Cat/Yammy shop. He'll steer you in the right (safest) direction. Rentals maps etc all there for you...

Good luck and safe riding.

 

[Central101]

Wasn't there a post this morning on GPS tracts, can't find it now??

 

[imdoo'n]

Quartz creek, Silent pass come to mind. probably better to stay out of the gorman area. sled shops should have a golden sledding area map.

 

[Polar_RMK]

Also want to explore that region, any inexpensive hotels in that area to stop for overnight?
We also want to visit Spray lake on our way back to Calgary.

 

[jlundstrom8]

thanx guys, i read a bit about quartz. whats the distance for the ride? what terrain?
i willl stop in to get a map but was wondering if anyone might have links to sum maps or even email me there gps tracks??
thnx again

 

[CJR]

Check out the golden tourism website. They have a section dedicated to sledding showing all riding areas as well as directions to them. Great videos as well.

 

[Chump]

Quartz is Probly one of the easiest areas to get into around golden. Parking is 36km west of golden right off the highway. Trail ride in is 11km. There's a cabin right at the end of the trail ride in. You can easily find an open meadow to the left of the cabin and also quite a few ways up to alpine. Also lots more to the right of the cabin. Would for sure recommend this area over others in and around golden.

 

[Shadam]

these comments are spot on. GSR is a good place for no BS advise.

quartz is a great place to start. its bigger than most people think. something for everyone, except mega hill climbs. family friendly and a nice cabin.

gorman is still a bit rocky and needs good vis or its sporty.

google earth is a good tool for all sledders ...

 

[jlundstrom8]

thnx guys! i am definatly gonna head up quartz. ive been checkin out google earth. thnx chump for the distances, and CJR for the website.
still no body with GPS tracks?