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~~We would highly encourage the formation of a separate Canadian skibike organization, logistics dictate that it would be the most efficient and effective way to propagate the sport.
The Canadian Ride Guide has not been updated for many years, trying to keep up with the USA version has been all consuming. Hopefully, someone up north will assume this task...
Rider Profiles and links are still available on this page...
The Ride Guide...
~~Below you will find a list of ski areas believed to be “Ski-
Legend: OA = Open Access RA = Restricted Access CRA = Chaperoned Restricted
Access-
R = Rentals L= Lessons N = No privately owned bikes allowed T = Tethers required
* = Unconfirmed
Updated September 2005 -
• Alberta
Lake Louise: OA / Note: No gondola access, Leash may be required
* 12-
Marmot Basin: OA / Note: Foot-
Sunshine Village: OA /
• British Columbia
Panorama: OA / R / L /
Kicking Horse Mtn: RA /
Sun Peaks: OA / R / L /
Whitewater: RA / Note: Footskis/bike inspection required. Must demonstrate competency.
(2015-
• Manitoba
Asessippi: OA / R ?
• Close to the border
Big Mountain: (Montana): OA / R /
*Possibilities:
These additional areas are unconfirmed...
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Saskatchewan
• Quebec
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Rider Profiles...
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Date: November 2001
Name: Ian Watson
City/State: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
# Years Riding: 23
Equipment: 2-
Favorite Riding Area: Lake Louise, where else!!
Comments: Claim to fame, won the 1991 North American Skibike Championships at L. Louise Alberta... got a trophy to prove it.
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Date: March 02
Name: Richard Holmboe
City/State: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
# Years Riding: Since 1977
Equipment:
Favorite Riding Area:
Comments: E-
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Date: April 02
Name: Tom & Kim De Gruchy
City/State: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
# Years Riding: Long time observer, first year rider
Equipment: Brenter
Favorite Riding Area: Sunshine, Alberta
Comments: I love the celebrity status on the mountain, and I'm sorry I missed the runs at Big Mountain.
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Date: June 02
Name: Ray Henry
City/State: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
# Years Riding: 1
Equipment: Brenter
Favorite Riding Area: Holiday Mountain
Comments:
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Date: May 03
Name: Robert Lomow / Carolyn M. Smith
City/State: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
# Years Riding: 2
Equipment: Custom WinterXbikes, with & without foot-
Favorite Riding Area: Sunshine Village, Alberta
Comments: 40ish riders. As diplomats of the sport, would enjoy to hear feedback from
other members regarding opening up resorts in Canada for skibike activities. We currently
have very limited access. We would like to hear as a forum your comments, we may
present to resort operators and the general public. E-
Date: February 07
Name: Wade "Parnelli" Jones
City/State: Lloydminster SK, Canada
# Years Riding: 4
Equipment: K2 SMX -
Favorite Riding Area: Marmot Basin -
Comments: parnelli@sasktel.net -
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There are some recent Canadian resort listings here: