With its unique geographical location between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, Golden has become a destination for everyone seeking outdoor adventures. Beside heli-skiing, the area offers many other activities for you and your family and your friends to enjoy during your stay.

Winter Activities Include:

Snowshoeing
Take a helicopter flight to a remote backcountry cabin and enjoy the majestic alpine landscape while snowshoeing in the surrounding meadows and relaxing at the cabin! This personalized guided tour will suit all ages and abilities.

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Ski-touring
Fabulous high country terrain and some of the finest snow await telemark and alpine ski- tourers in the Golden area. We can arrange day, or multi-day, trips for novice to expert backcountry skiers.

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Cross-country skiing
For those who prefer an outing on groomed trails, the Dawn Mountain Nordic Ski Trails provide 14 km of track-set loops in a nice treed environment, close to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

For more details - www.kickinghorseresort.com/winter/mountain/activities/xcountry.asp

Snowmobiling
Experience the excitement of riding in forest trails and alpine areas, enjoy scenic views and wildlife sightings on a guided tour with Wet ‘N’ Wild Adventures.

For more details - www.wetnwild.bc.ca/winter.html

Summer Activities Include:

Whitewater Rafting
Whether it is a scenic float or a whitewater adventure, Glacier Raft Company will provide you with an unforgettable experience on the mighty Kicking Horse River.

For more details - www.glacierraft.com

Hiking & Mountaineering
Surrounding the Columbia Valley, the Purcell, Selkirk and Rocky Mountains offer a vast playground for hiking and mountaineering activities. Hike a scenic trail, explore the remote backcountry, climb a challenging peak ...the possibilities are endless! We can help arrange a guided trip that will suit your needs.

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Mountain Biking
With its diversity of both cross-country and downhill trails, the Golden area is a mountain biker’s dream. The HHMR and Mount 7 networks offer some of the longest and toughest descents in North America.

For more details - www.kickinghorseresort.com/summer

Horseback Riding
Enjoy the Ultimate Western Experience in the spectacular setting of the Beaverfoot Valley. Beaverfoot Lodge will make your stay most memorable.

For more details - www.rockies.net/~beaverft/trail.htm