Mxiɬp Xewílh (Cedar Trail) Grand Opening Event

Mxiɬp Xewílh (Cedar Trail) Grand Opening Event

Join us for the grand opening ride of Mxiɬp Xewílh (Cedar Trail, a celebration of nature, community, and adventure! Please register below.

By Kootenay Columbia Trails Society

Date and time

Sun, Jul 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM PDT

Location

Strawberry Pass Trailhead to Blackjack Ski Club base

Rossland Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 Canada

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Shuttles to Strawberry Pass Trailhead

Kootenay Mountain Biking

Kootenay Mountain Biking will provide shuttles for a limited number of people to the trailhead. Please register in advance and meet at BlackJack for pickup. For those driving themselves to Strawber...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

KCTS

Gratitude and recognition for all those who made this trail a reality.

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Trail Side Trivia

KCTS

Download the Trail Side Trivia game before you go, complete along the way and submit at the BBQ for fame and prizes.

11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Group Ride

KCTS

Enjoy the beauty and flow of the trail with friends and family. Organizers will do a sweep of the trail, so please make it past the Biathlon parking area by 2:00pm at the latest.

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Chocolate Fondue and Water Station - Biathlon Parking Area

Mountain Nugget Chocolate Company

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Celebration BBQ and Cake

KCTS, Mountain Ravens Riding Club, Blackjack Ski Club

Following the ride, continue the celebrations with complimentary BBQ and beverages at the Blackjack Ski Club base area. Enter your trivia results for awesome door prizes and enjoy a slice of cake!

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

    Welcome to Mxiɬp Xewílh (Cedar Trail) Grand Opening Ride!

    Join us for an exciting adventure from Strawberry Pass to BlackJack Ski Club. This event is a celebration of nature, community, and the joy of riding. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner, this trail offers breathtaking views and a chance to connect with the beauty of the land.

    Envisioned more than 15 years ago by community members, the Mxiɬp Xewílh (Cedar Trail) has been a three year construction project for the Kootenay Columbia Trails Society(KCTS), a 17km relatively wide and smooth beginner mountain bike trail connecting between Strawberry Pass(start of the Seven Summits trail) and Blackjack Ski Club, via the newly widened and surfaced Aquaduct and Adventure Trails.

    Please register in advance so we know how much food and beverages to prepare for!

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    Organized by

    Kootenay Columbia Trails Society