Bike Trips

Ride The West Kootenays

Looking for a destination for bike trips this summer?

The West Kootenay Ride and Stay is a small group gravel and mountain bike lodge in the Slocan Valley. We provide comfortable accommodations, the option of a private cook, farm to table meals, a wood fired sauna, outdoor shower and remote backcountry access for groups of two to five people. If you’re staying in the area, we can also provide curated information for day trips.

We’re happy to create the experience you seek. Come discover a truly a unique trip for you and your friends or family.

Kootenay Style

Adventure travel!

Tell us what you like to ride and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Drive to the trailhead or ride out the backdoor.
Gravel/pavement or single track
500m-4000+m
1-8hrs
Return to your accommodation for après and your private catered diner.
Ride single track directly to Slocan Lake.

Accommodations

We have two types of accommodations available,

The Valhalla Guesthouse

Off Grid Cabin and Farmstay

For groups of two, we offer lodging at Arctos Guides’ headquarters in an off grid cabin that was built from trees harvested and milled on site. There is a wood fired sauna, an outdoor shower and an outhouse.

We can also accommodate van/car/truck or tent camping. Our private campsites are situated to offer you a quiet and unique experience in a country setting.

Supported Rides

Leave the details to us.

Looking for an incredible supported bike trip? Indulge in an epic ride this summer. Over the course of three days you’ll ride (Gravel, Mountain or Road) point to point in the Kootenays.

Tell us what sort of ride you’d like to do and we’ll put together a route plan based on your style of riding. Routes can incorporate hotel or campground accommodations. Three nights accommodations and all meals are included.

Sample Itinerary

Arrive in Slocan Thursday evening. Enjoy an outdoor farm to table dinner and settle in at your accommodations.
Friday ride from Slocan to hotel/campground. Swim, Dinner, Relax.
Saturday ride part two of the Journey. Accommodations hotel or camping. Après, Swim, Dinner, Relax.
Sunday final day of riding. Finish the day with a swim in Slocan Lake and say good bye.
From $1000+ GST per person max group size is six clients.
Includes: Ride day breakfasts, lunches/ ride nutrition, après, dinner, camping/ cabin/hotel accommodations, support vehicle and staff
Slocan Weather Forecast

Booking custom dates for summer 2023