FOUR SEASON FAT-TIRE FUN
Branded the bulkier cousin of summer and shoulder season MTB, fat biking has solidified its wide-load stance in the Rossland winter-biking scene.
True, these wide-tired behemoths can be pedaled four seasons out of the year, but they really strut their stuff in the winter months. Just ask the growing number of committed devotees in their frosted goatees, thumbs up and high fives thrown out as they navigate a handful of packed and groomed fat bike friendly paths, chubby rubber tires welcome on several Rossland trails.
Powered by single-track machine groomed technology, and single-minded enthusiasts that can’t shelve their bikes for the winter, the volunteer corps maintains select routes, fat-bikes’ cult following maturing into another niche sport embraced on the Rossland sports-scape.
LOTS & LOTS OF TRAILS
Rentals and gear are available in multiple locations along with lots of advice and info on what trails are good to ride at the moment. Check out the fat-bike grooming report before you hit the trails.
GUIDES & TOURS
Kootenay Gateway offers coaching, guided tours and shuttles to the various trails surrounding Rossland. Private lessons, women's only lessons/rides and youth lessons are also available. Stop by Revolution, located downtown, for updated trail information, bike gear and servicing or to pick up a free trail map.
WATCH OUR TRAIL PREVIEWS
All trails are well-marked with signs, and are rated for various levels: gentle, intermediate, advanced and expert. The professionally maintained trails offer winding single-track, technical downhill and stunted rides. Whether seeking a short loop, an all-day epic, or a multi-day bike trip, riders will find first-rate routes and magnificent scenery in Rossland. Biking season runs from April to late fall, depending on the weather. The summer months (July to August) are particularly busy with biking activity.