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2024 SINGLE TRACK 6 - SOMBRIO STAGE 4: KASLO -
2024 SINGLE TRACK 6 - SOMBRIO STAGE 4: KASLO -
TRANSROCKIES SINGLETRACK SIX: RIDE THE WEST COMES TO KASLO
TransRockies Singletrack 6 is a 6 day mountain bike adventure showcasing the best riding in a variety of authentic mountain bike communities in Western Canada. Six stages, a new route every year and the perfect brew of XC, panoramic vistas and epic descents. New for 2024 we are offering 2 distance options for every stage!
SOMBRIO STAGE 4: KASLO
Mount Buchanan
Dates: July 14, 2024
The Location: KASLO, BC
“When it comes to mountain biking, Kaslo is an emerging star. The village's mountainous terrain and vast network of trails offer a paradise for cyclists, catering to a wide range of skills and preferences. The local biking community, though small, is enthusiastic and dedicated, contributing significantly to trail development and maintenance. Kaslo hosting a stage of the Singletrack 6 Mountain Bike Stage Race is a testament to its growing reputation in the mountain biking world. The village's combination of challenging trails, stunning landscapes, and a close-knit community that embodies a genuine passion for the sport makes it an ideal location for this prestigious event. As mountain bikers converge on Kaslo, the village is set to shine, showcasing not just its trails, but the spirit of a community that embraces the thrill and camaraderie of mountain biking…”
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Awakening the Friendly Giant…
Have you heard!?
The Kaslo Mountain Bike Club, in coordination with the Kaslo Outdoor Recreation and Trails Society (KORTS) has successfully obtained grants from Columbia Basin Trust and the provincially funded Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program and completed the Friendly Giant. The financial contribution of these two funders, as well as Recreation Sites and Trails BC, and the very important private sponsorship, has allowed KMBC to build approximately 22km of trail in the Kaslo Interpretive Forest Recreation area (aka “the Buchanan Zone”) from the Upper Songbird trail to the summit of Mount Buchanan! This trail, named the Friendly Giant is bi-directional, built to IMBA standards and is just as fun to descend as it is to climb. Completed in fall of 2023, this Mega project provides something for every rider with diverse forest types, expansive views of Kootenay lake, and not to mention the longest green single-track trail in western Canada. One direction, the Friendly Giant trail is 17.8km long with vertical gain/decent of 1327m!
KMBC has worked closely with local stakeholders, primarily the Kaslo and District Community Forest Society (KDCFS), to ensure the trail is designed and built with not only riding in mind, but wildlife and hydrology values, forestry operations and the KDCFS’ long term planning in consideration.
This has been an exciting project for Kaslo and our local businesses! KMBC is a member of the Kaslo Chamber of Commerce and would like to acknowledge the support of the Chamber. If you or your business is looking to be a part of this project or others, please contact us! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers for work on the ground, but also ‘in the office’. If you want to be a part of a lasting legacy for your community, please reach out! Or visit our “Sponsorship” page for more information.