Fernie is well known for its world famous singletrack riding. Designed by multi-time TransRockies Finisher and Fernie trail-builder extrordinaire, Pat Gilmar, stage one will highlight some of thebest and funnest singletrack in Fernie. To minimize congestion on the narrow trails, this stage will be a time trial (Team Time Trial for TransRockies Teams and Individual Time Trial for TR3).

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19 miles

+ 4,265 / – 4,265 ft

Explore the mountains surrounding the Elk Valley. The source of some the world’s highest quality metallurgical coal, this region is also the source of some of the best mountain recreation on the planet, from deep powder snow in the winter to the finest trail rides anywhere in the summer. With a 9 AM departure from Fernie, you’re in for a great day!

The climbing gets underway early with a long spin up to coal creek summit, followed by some incredible new singletrack descending back to the Elk Valley. A mix of rolling trails and road bring you to the town of Sparwood, where busses will be waiting to take you to our camp up the road in Elkford.

44 miles

6,250 ft / -5,900 ft

(transfer to Elkford)

We can’t leave Elkford without first doing a quick tour of their choice singletrack trails just out of town. Next, cross the spine of the continent – the Continental Divide – into the province of Alberta and the vast parklands and trail system that make up Kananaskis Country. Expect a sharp, steep ascent to reach the max elevation of the week on the Continental Divide, and then enjoy a fun descent to finish at the scenic Etherington Creek Campground, and our first Wilderness Camp.

40 miles

6,400 ft / -5,100 ft

From Etherington Creek a short road roll out will quickly give way to a day of trails, featuring the Grass Pass Trail, High Rock Ridge Trail, and Sullivan Pass Trail. This ride ofers outstanding views of Rocky Mountain vistas to the west, and out to the rolling foothills to the east. Sightings of wildlife up high can be expected. Finish at the Anchor D Ranch, an authentic horse ranch just outside the Kananaskis park boundaries.

37 miles

+5500 ft. / – 6350 ft.

Blair Mackie

From Anchor D it’s straight onto trails, starting with trails on the ranch property, and after meandering through the woods and over a few steep cutline climbs, linking into the Death Valley Trail in Kananaskis Country. After some kilometres of rolling horse trail, we’ll pop back out onto the road for a few km to access a checkpoint to refuel, and then it’s back onto trails, finishing of with a popular classic singletrack: Wildhorse Trail. A ford of the Elbow River will take us into our camp at Little Elbow Campground.

34 mi

+4,950 ft. / -4,300 ft.

Blair Mackie

to Rafter Six Ranch

Our “Queen Stage” will be one of the funnest days you will have on a mountain bike. Our longest stage with significant climbing, stage 6 will also be the most rewarding, with dozens of kilometers of marquee mountain trails that will challenge your stamina and riding skills, and reward with fantastic ridgeline views and incredibly fun descents. Locals will surely recognize Powderface Creek Trail, Prairie Creek Trail, Jumpingpound Ridge Trail, Coxhill Ridge Trail, and Lusk Pass Trails as some of the best rides in the area.

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45 miles

+7,400 ft / – 8,350 ft

Our final stage takes us up the beautiful Bow Valley to the town of Canmore, just outside Banff National Park. This stage features the TransCanada Trail, fun singletrack riding leading to the town of Canmore. Once in the town, the route will explore some of the Quarry Lake trail network, and then into the Canmore Nordic Centre, host venue of the 1988 Winter Olympics and UCI Mountain Bike World Cup racing from 1998-2000. Finally, the route will descend into the Town of Canmore and the cheers of the assembled crowd on Canmore’s Main Street.

29 miles

4,450 / -4,450 ft.

248 miles

104 miles

39,400 ft.

16,900 ft.

(aprox 60% of total distance)

(aprox. 45% of total distance)

24% on roads

37% on roads