Golden, BC. Small town, Big Mountains.

Driving west on the Trans Canada highway will lead you to classic mountain towns like Banff and Lake Louise.  Once you start driving west from there the next major stop is Golden, BC.  This is the point where you'll leave National Park boundaries and this small little town is the gate into BC's wild backcountry.  It's home to Kicking Horse ski resort which boasts some of the steepest gondola accessed terrain you can find in Canada.  The town is also known for another thing.  You'll be hard pressed to not see trailers filled with snowmobiles being towed around by some of the biggest trucks all over town. Snowmobile accessed snowboarding is amazing here and the deep snow makes it a regular stop for riders all over the world.  Consider this a small intro to a big mountain scene that is a must visit for hardcore powder riders and steep junkies.

THE RESORT.  A small little tour of Kicking Horse resort, Golden, BC

Kicking Horse resort as seen from the town. Don't let this photo fool you.... this place is huge...

Base area of Kicking Horse resort.  Bars, cafes, condos and hotel... this place has it all.

Eagle Eye Express Gondola.  Long runs and a nice long ride to rest your legs.

Eagle Eye restaurant and bar at the top of the resort... Sweet views and a great place for lunch.

Looking towards My Blue Heaven bowl at Kicking Horse resort.

Stairway to Heaven chair.  You can access Feuz Bowl on the right when it's open.  Huge terrain here.

 Looking back towards the gondola from Stairway to Heaven chair.  All of that terrain is open to ride. Kicking Horse resort, Golden, BC

SNOWMOBILING GOLDEN, BC

You'll need a truck and a snowmobile for starters.   You can rent sleds in town.  Golden, BC

Fresh snow and sun bring out the snowmobilers and the snowboarders. GOLDEN, BC

Bumped into Andrew Hardingham.  He was down filming in Golden, BC for his new film.

Getting stuck while snowmobiling.  It happens to the best of them and first timers. Golden, BC

Shredders gather to watch friends ride lines.  It's the backcountry so having someone know exactly where you are at all times is key.  Golden, BC

Golden is known for it's champange powder. rider:Chris Soper

Champange meaning.... light and smokey snow. Golden, BC

The views you see out in the snowmobile areas are amazing.  Golden, BC

You'll also meet people that are out in the mountains just to snowmobile without snowboards.

Doing things like this.  Golden ,BC

If your wondering how people mount there boards like that on a snowmobile click HERE.

This is what people are looking for in Sled country... Fresh lines. rider: Chris Soper. Golden, BC

Snowmobiling is tons of fun. Remember that it's in the backcountry and you'll need avalanche knowledge and all the proper safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) before you head out. Even trying basic sled access powder takes alot of planning. rider Gary Zebrowski. Golden,BC

You'll also see alot of this.  Snowmobiles can be tricky machines to use.  If your in need of some company out there just put your hood up and people will gather like moths to a flame.  Golden, BC

TOWN OF GOLDEN, BC

GSR snowmobile rentals have parts, service and info about Golden,BC snowmobiling.

Need some new gear while in Golden?  Visit DARKSIDE snowboard shop.  Golden,BC

The RiverHouse.  Goldens best springtime patio or apres snowboarding/snowmobiling. 

More INFO

RESORT:  www.kickinghorseresort.com  

Snowmobile rentals and service: GSR  www.goldensnowmobilerentals.com

Darkside Snowboard shop.   www.darksidegolden.com

Avalanche info HERE

Backcountry goods by DAKINE make snowmobiling easier