Accused of being a skiing & biking mecca
We’re guilty!
We can’t argue about why many visit Rossland. Many locals are hardcore alpine skiers, snowboarders, and mountain bikers, and it is one of the reasons we call Rossland home. It is also likely that at least one of those activities is drawing you here as well…and for very good reason! Halfway between Vancouver and Calgary, over 3 hours from Kelowna, and almost 3 hours from Spokane, admittedly we aren’t the easiest place to get to. But we like it that way! Our beautiful little town, steep-and-deep powder skiing/boarding, and our second to none trail systems speak for themselves, and will no doubt lure you back again and again. Stay with us at Redtop Guest Stop, and we’ll point you to the goods!
But its not ALL about the skiing and biking
Many first travel to Rossland and area due to their desire to experience the best-of-the-best alpine skiing and mountain biking. Once they arrive, however, they are often smitten with other aspects. First, the simple rugged beauty, and how Rossland has perched itself in an often pleasant, sunny, terraced, south-facing bowl high over the Columbia river valley with an assortment of views seemingly found in every direction. Many pinch themselves (we still do) as we walk along the narrow, hilly, twisting streets, simply admiring the beautiful, quaint, some say ‘quirky’ surroundings. More than just alpine skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking, Rossland and the area offers many other activities to keep you busy!
Winter
Some of the best cross country skiing in Canada at Blackjack
- Rentals available at Gericks Sports
Fat biking
- Rentals available at Revolution Cycles
Snowshoeing
- We have a couple of sets that you can use – just ask!
Tobogganing
- GT snow racers are a tradition here!
Famous Winter Carnival (held end of January)
- One of the longest-running carnivals in Canada!
Live Music
- Rossland hosts many live music events, at various venues around town. Check www.bhubble.com for the inside scoop!
Check out our awesome museum! You’ll be stunned by the history of this town and the scale of what has occurred here!
Drop into a local Yoga, Pilates, or Jiu Jitsu class
Hit the gym if you aren’t tired enough from the day’s activities!
Drink beer – good beer – at Rossland Beer Company or one of the many other excellent watering holes!
Summer
SO MANY HIKES!
- Literally a lifetime worth of hikes in the area
Frisbee Golf at Blackjack – ask us for discs!
We are an underrated Road Cycling destination! You like climbs? We got climbs! You like beautiful roads along winding rivers? We got those too!
Live the beach life
- Head to nearby Nancy Greene Lake, or Christina Lake, or the P’end Oreille, or the Arrow Lakes…or the…you get the idea
Golf at stunning nearby Redstone
Check out our awesome museum! You’ll be stunned by the history of this town and the scale of what has occurred here!
Drink beer – good beer – at Rossland Beer Company or one of the many other excellent watering holes!
Huckleberries! If you are here during July and/or August, there are likely mountain huckleberries somewhere out there for you to pick! Combined with vanilla yogurt or ice cream, or in/on pie, or in pancakes. They’re pretty delicious!
Speaking of huckleberries, the Huck en Berries Bike Jam is an annual event that is a lot of fun!
The Seven Summits Poker Ride is always a great day! Highly recommend it if it is your first time riding the 7 Summits! Check with Revolution Cycles for details.
Meet a friendly local and get invited to a backyard pot-luck BBQ
Live Music
- Rossland hosts many live music events, at various venues around town. Check www.bhubble.com for the inside scoop!
If you have a dirtbike, motorcycle, ATV, or capable SUV, the many logging and fire service roads are your oyster. A literal lifetime of exploration options.