SAM Magazine—Rossland, B.C., July 29, 2024—Red Mountain Resort has begun construction on the first phase of the new Red Mountain Bike Park. The resort partnered with Gravity Logic to design and develop the multimillion-dollar lift-accessed bike park.

Red Mountain CEO and owner Howard Katkov said the bike park marks "not just a pivotal moment in our commitment to offering year-round adventure,” but it builds upon and supports the already deep culture of biking in the region. "Acting as a true cornerstone to the growth of recreational opportunities year-round, it will put the spotlight on RED and Rossland as a true basecamp for all seasons of adventure."

Red Mountain and Gravity Logic plan to implement a phased approach in developing the bike park over the next four years. The trails will include a variety of single track, jump and flow trails for all skill levels, accessed by the Silverlode Chair, a fixed-grip quad that serves more than 700 feet (215 meters) of vertical. The resort said it’s committed to developing riding skills for all ages, styles, and abilities through a high-quality, expanding trail network that emphasizes variety and progression.

"We are incredibly excited to partner with Gravity Logic," said Red Mountain general manager Andrew Lunt. "Their unparalleled experience, including iconic projects like Whistler's bike park and involvement in over 70 other bike parks across the globe, ensures that each phase of development will deliver world-class trails for all levels of riders."

Construction for Phase 1 of the bike park began on July 2 and will continue through October. The official opening of Phase 1 is scheduled for summer 2025 and will feature a mix of new and refurbished trails for all experience levels. The resort has partnered with Rocky Mountain Bikes to provide a dedicated rental bike fleet at the mountain base.

The Rossland area has a long history as a mountain biking destination. Red Mountain said construction of the region’s extensive trail network began several decades ago, and has elevated the prominence of the West Kootenays in the mountain bike industry. The development of the Red Mountain Bike Park over the next few years will build on this foundation. 

As part of the future vision of the bike park, Red is committed to continued community trail support in Rossland and the greater area, with extensive plans to continue its strategic partnership with the Kootenay Columbia Trail Society directly through several bike park initiatives.

To complement the biking experience, RED Mountain has partnered with Rocky Mountain Bikes to provide a dedicated rental bike fleet at the mountain base. In addition to the bike park, RED Mountain also has future plans to explore more summer enhancements on Granite Mountain with additional sightseeing trail loops.