This summer, beat the crowds and discover authentic downhill mountain biking at Panorama Mountain Village, in British Columbia's Kootenay region. Renowned for single track trails with natural features for all abilities, Panorama's Bike Park also offers wide cruisers and expert terrain with man-made stunts. Panorama's Kona Groove Approved Bike Park has a number of trails to challenge riders of all levels. With high-speed chairlift access, choose from easier trails for those new to the sport, varied intermediate trails to boost confidence on steeps, stunts, and technical terrain, or expert downhill trails with man-made features.
Panorama Mountain Village (www.panoramaresort.com) is located only 2 hours southwest of Banff in the spectacular BC Rockies. Turn south off Trans Canada #1 onto Highway 93 to Radium Hot Springs. Travel south on Highway 93/95 to Invermere (14km). Panorama is well marked 18 km west of Invermere. Calgary International Airport (3.5 hrs drive - 292 km/181 miles) is the principal gateway serving all major carriers and ground transportation options. (See location map here).
Other Information:
- 2008 Kona Groove Approved Bike Park
- 380m / 1246ft vertical
- 4X course
- Trials Park, Jump Park and Drop Park
Accommodation and other services
Panorama has a range of mountainside lodging options, only steps from the chairlift. Spoil yourself with a spacious condo or choose a budget-oriented hotel room for a great rest at a great rate. All accommodation options include access to the Panorama Springs Hot Pools. The village has an assortment of dining options, from burgers and ribs at the T-Bar, to contemporary cuisine at the Wildfire Rustic Grill or the simplicity of a deli sandwich at Lusti's. When your sore muscles tire from riding the park, try white-water rafting, hiking, sightseeing chairlift rides, mini-golf, the fun zone and climbing wall, ATV tours, fly-fishing, heli-hiking, or a relaxing spa treatment. Panorama is also home to Greywolf Golf Course, one of the preeminent mountain golf courses in the world. For more information, call our toll free reservations at 1-800-663-2929 or go online at www.panoramaresort.com.Vacation Package - starting at $59.00CDN
The Pine Inn Bed and Breakfast Package is built for mountain bikers! Basic, budget-oriented accommodation right at the base of the bike park... Upgrade from the back seat of your car for only $59 per person per night. This offer includes continental breakfast, sightseeing chairlift rides, and access to the Panorama Springs Hot Pools. Price is based on two (2) people sharing. Minimum 2 night midweek stay. Conditions may apply to all packages and programs, including minimum stay requirements. Rates subject to change / cancellation without notice. All facilities / programs subject to seasonality and change without notice. Not available online. View details here.Bike Park Attributes
# of Gondola/chair lifts
1 high-speed chairlift# of Trails/runs & Description
15 authentic mountain trails1 4X and 3 parks (1 drop park, 1 trials park, 1 dirt jump park)
Downloadable Trail Map
Operating Season and daily operating hours
Open daily from June 27th to August 31stSunday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Degree of Difficulty
14% easy, 33% intermediate, 20% advanced, and 33% expertLongest Run
Let It RideLength: 3.2km
Vertical: 380m
Signature Run
Crazytrain, an expert fall line trail with numerous man-made features.Total Length of Runs
30kmTotal Vertical
380m / 1246ftRequirements
Helmets are mandatory, with full-face helmets recommended. Protective gear (elbows, shins, & gloves) is not required, but strongly recommended. All protective gear is available for sale or rent at Lusti's.Rentals
Situated at the base of the mountain, Lusti's offers top-line Kona rental bikes, the latest clothing and protective gear, along with snacks and refreshments to fuel up after a big day on the mountain.2008 Kona Stab Garbanzo
2008 Kona Stinky
Body Armour (Arms and Legs)
Gloves
Cross-country and full-face helmets
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