RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC Announces Major Expansion with New Summer Bike Park Project

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RED has started a new chapter of 4-season intensive investment.

ROSSLAND, British Columbia, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Mountain Resort has announced the start of construction on the new Red Mountain Bike Park, a key component of a major long-term investment and four-season strategic plan that marks an exciting new chapter for the resort. With a focus on projects that showcase the region’s natural assets, Red aims to create a destination where visitors can enjoy world-class outdoor experiences year-round. The multi-year, multi-million dollar, lift-accessible bike park will be the centerpiece of Red’s transformation into a major four-season adventure hub.

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“We are thrilled to announce the development of Red Mountain Bike Park, which not only represents a pivotal moment in our commitment to year-round adventure, but also builds on and supports the already well-established biking culture here in the region,” said Howard Katkoff, CEO and owner of Red Mountain Resort. “This park serves as a true cornerstone for the growth of year-round recreational opportunities and will highlight Red and Ross Land as a true base camp for all seasons of adventure.”

In partnership with Gravity Logic, recognized as the leading expert in bike park design and development, RED Mountain plans to implement a phased approach over the next four years. This ambitious four-year plan will unfold around the Silverlode Chair, offering an incredible array of singletrack, jump and flow trails for all skill levels. RED’s vision for the bike park is to create a destination where beginners feel like experts and seasoned riders can be humbled. A place where progress is celebrated and every rider is challenged at their own level. The park is committed to developing cycling skills for all ages, styles and abilities through a high-quality, expanding trail network that emphasizes diversity and progression.

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“We are very excited to partner with GravityLogic,” added Andrew Lunt, General Manager of Red Mountain Resort. “Their unparalleled expertise, including iconic projects such as the Whistler Bike Park and involvement with over 70 other bike parks around the world, ensures that every phase of development will provide world-class trails for all levels of riders.”

Construction of the first phase of the bike park began on July 2, 2024, and will continue until October. The official opening of the first phase is scheduled for summer 2025, and will include a mix of new and renovated trails for all experience levels.

The Bike Park project is a celebration and advancement of the rich and wonderful history of mountain biking in Ross Land and the Kootenays beyond. This legacy began with the early days of building popular trails in Ross Land, spanning several decades. As a result, the extensive trail network has elevated the West Kootenays’ standing in the mountain biking industry, producing countless professional athletes and legendary trails. The development of the Bike Park at RED Mountain over the next few years will build on this foundation while continuing to look to the future.

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As part of the future vision for the Bike Park, RED is committed to continuing to support community trails in Ross Land and the greater region, with extensive plans to continue its strategic partnership with the Kootenay Columbia Trail Society directly through several Bike Park initiatives.

To complete the biking experience, RED Mountain has partnered with Rocky Mountain Bikes to provide a dedicated fleet of bikes for rent at the base of the mountain. In addition to the bike park, RED Mountain also plans to explore further summer improvements at Granite Mountain with additional sightseeing trail loops for unparalleled views.

To stay up to date on more information about the RED Mountain Summer Bike Park and other developments, please visit www.redresort.com/bikepark

Photo: RED Mountain Resort | Photography by Ashley Voiken

About Red Mountain Resort: RED Mountain Resort is a fiercely independent resort in Rossland, British Columbia, a place of stark contrasts. We’re the oldest resort in Western Canada but also home to one of the most significant single expansions of the 21st century. We’re proud to be Canadian but located just minutes from the U.S. border in the snowy Kootenay Mountains. Guests love our easygoing vibe as much as they love our massive terrain—3,850 acres!—which ranks us in the top ten in size in North America. You can stay a short lift ride away in a clean, modern lodge, relax in a slopeside condo, ski in at Josie an Autograph Collection, spend the night at the back of the mountain in your own private cabin away from it all, or even take advantage of the accessible properties and make RED your home. We’re bad at math but proud of our numbers: nearly 3,000 feet of vertical drop; 300 inches of snowfall; pay-per-trip skiing; and 5 skiable peaks. We have iconic trees, fresh snow, great trails, access to the Ikon Pass, a brand new summer bike park, and we claim to be Canada’s #1 ski town for two years in a row. Once under the radar, now we’re the next big thing. www.redresort.com

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