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Access to an absolutely stunning part of BC, by bike!

Kettle Valley Railroad

Description
Rates & Booking
FAQ & Packing List

Photo Credit: Destination BC/Grant Harder

Kettle Valley Railroad

Ride along BC's one-of-a-kind, historic path
Once an important piece of BC’s southern interior mining industry, the Kettle Valley Railroad now gives mountain bikers access to an absolutely stunning part of the province.
- All Ages/Abilities
- Mountain Travel
- Certified Guides
The tracks and ties have been replaced with a well graded multi use portion of the Trans Canada Trail. The many trestles and tunnels on the KVR are a dramatic reminder of an era gone by, when railways tied a young country together across vast tracts of wilderness. Today, restored and upgraded for safety, these impressive structures provide for some exciting riding!

Groups should allow 5 days for the tour, which includes travel time to and from Calgary. Longer tours are possible if desired; please call us for details. Company of Adventurers provides guides, tents & stoves, campsites and a support vehicle to transport bikes and shuttle gear.
Rates & Booking

Rates & Availability

Please call 403-242-8725 or email us at info@companyofadventurers.com for more information about this program, or fill out our inquiry form:

Inquiry Form

Everything you will need

Recomended Packing List

Students must carry ALL items on the trail.
PLEASE DO NOT PACK ANY COTTON HOODIES OR PANTS.
  • Warm Sleeping Bag
    The rating of a bag states the temperature of survival, not comfort. Please make sure the sleeping bag is ample warm enough or bring an extra blanket or liner
  • Sleeping Pad
    Closed cell pads are best
  • Pillow
    (if desired)
  • Spare Socks
  • Bagged Lunch
    Extra snacks are always nice!
  • Long underwear
    2-3 sets of tops and bottoms: 1 for sleeping, 1 for daytime use
  • Other layers
    Clothing that can be combined in layers to keep you warm with changing temperatures (i.e. vest, wool sweater, etc.)
  • Wool, pile or fleece pants
    No jeans or sweats - these absorb water and do not provide warmth.
  • Underwear
  • Wool or wicking socks (NO cotton)
    Several pairs. Avoid ankle socks as these will leave your ankles exposed to blisters and do not provide any warmth
  • Pile, fleece or wool jacket
  • Toque and scarf
  • Mitts or gloves
    And at least one extra pair
  • Rain jacket
  • Rain pants or snow pants
  • Sturdy hiking boots or snow boots
    Waterproof, have been worn before and broken in
  • Camp Shoes
    these are to give feet a break from their closed toed shoes, and let their hiking shoes dry/air out. An extra pair of runners, sandals, crocs, camp booties etc.
  • Personal toiletries
    toothbrush, toothpaste, contact lenses, etc. Please place these items in a separate small bag or Zip-loc, as they will be stored separate from all other items. NO PERFUMES OR COLOGNES!
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
    With brim, to protect from sun exposure
  • Headlamp or Flashlight
    New batteries
  • Day Pack
    large enough to carry lunch, 1 litre water bottle, and extra clothes, etc.
Please download and print the packing list below. The PDF list contains even more detailed packing instructions and guidelines.
If you have any additional questions about what items to bring on your snowshoe adventure please contact us.
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