Rossland, B.C.
Cover photo by Ashley Voykin Courtesy of RED Mountain
RED Mountain Resort announced in July that construction had begun on the new RED Mountain Bike Park, marking an exciting new chapter for the resort. According to the RED, the multi-year, multimillion-dollar lift-accessed bike park will be the centerpiece in transforming the resort into a premier four-season hub for adventure.
“We are thrilled to announce the development of the RED Mountain Bike Park, marking not just a pivotal moment in our commitment to offering year-round adventure, but building upon and supporting the already deep culture of biking here in the region,” says Howard Katkov, CEO and RED Mountain owner.
Partnering with Gravity Logic, renowned for being the leading expert in bike park design and development, RED plans to implement a phased approach over the next four years. This ambitious four-year plan will unfold around the Silverlode Chair, introducing an incredible variety of single track, jump and flow trails for all skill levels. RED’s vision for the bike park is to create a destination where beginners feel like experts and seasoned riders can still be humbled—a place where progression is celebrated and every rider is challenged at their level.
The official opening of Phase 1 is scheduled for summer 2025 and will feature a mix of new and refurbished trails of all experience levels. The Bike Park project is a celebration and progression of the remarkable and rich history of mountain biking in Rossland and the Kootenays. This legacy started with the early grass-roots trail-building days in Rossland, spanning several decades. As a result, an extensive trail network has elevated the prominence of the West Kootenays in the mountain bike industry, producing countless pro athletes and legendary trails. The development of RED Mountain’s Bike Park over the next few years will build on this foundation while continuing to look toward the future. (OTO)
