Our exclusive commercial network of downhill, enduro, and freeride trails are dispersed in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains of the West Kootenay region of southern British Columbia. We have recently expanded our tenure to create the world’s largest back country mountain biking operating area–over 1.5 millions acres.
Retallack is a world leader in heli-biking and professionally guided backcountry mountain biking. Our exclusive commercial network of downhill, enduro, and freeride trails are dispersed in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains of the West Kootenay region of southern British Columbia. We recently obtained government authorization to expand our tenure to create the world’s largest backcountry mountain biking operating area–over 1.5 millions acres. Presently, Retallack is continuing to develop its network of trails that access additional descents of up to 6,000 vertical feet.
Square kms of wilderness
Kms of sweet singletrack
Vertical Feet Descent
After a hearty breakfast on the first day of your trip, our professional guides will take you through a backcountry safety program. Then it’s time to board one of our comfortable vans and begin your climb up the mountain. We operate two vans for our 24 guests. Each group has their own guide, tail guide, and driver. With over 100 kms of trail to choose from, you’re sure to find plenty of fresh brown pow.
Our riding program starts at 9 a.m. and the last run gets you back to Retallack Lodge around 5 pm. Lunches, snacks, and hot and cold drinks are provided throughout the day to ensure you stay fueled up for maximum shred. You’ll normally ride 6 to 10 runs per day or 12,000-15,000 vertical feet. One helicopter lap is included with your trip with the option for more. Our longest run is 6,000 vertical feet—one of the longest mountain bike downhill tracks in the world. Multiple heli trails means you get to choose the ones that best suite your ability and riding style.
We are proud to offer our guests a full size range of Kona / SRAM equipped downhill bikes to help you maximize your riding experience. After enjoying après with hot soup and hors d’oeuvres paired with your favourite beverage, you can enjoy a hot tub, sauna, or massage before sitting down to an exquisite gourmet dinner. The best part is, after a good night’s sleep on our goose down bedecked beds, you’ll get to experience this all over again.
Retallack Lodge is so efficient at keeping the stoke level high that you forget that you are paying for the experience.
Fraser Chapman
…..God’s country with soul shaking powder skiing!! Did I mention the crew….they keep you coming back year after year. As long as I can physically do it I’m coming back! Hope to pass on a spot for my sons and daughter.
Mark Mostovych
The exceptional terrain, amazing food, accommodations, entertainment and libations are second to none and it’s the total package that they provide which will keep me coming back year after year.
James Woodbury
Best in Class skiing, but it's also where friends become family.
Jamie Simon
Better than imaginable. The location, the staff and the bike trail network are more than anyone could hope for.
Nancy Rutherford
Not only is the terrain and snow globally renowned, the staff is a fine tuned stoke machine.
Marc Hildebrand
I’ve skied at resorts, cat-ski & heli-ski operations all over the western US, Canada and Alaska and there is no place that can provide a better total package than Retallack.
James Woodbury
Skiing at Retallack can be a transformative experience.
Kirk Graham
I have been cat skiing in the past, those day trips were no comparison to my time in Retallack. The snow conditions were incredible, the terrain was unreal, the staff was truly second to none and the food was delicious.
Zack Kardon
3 very important words summed up my 3 day wanderlust trip to Retallack, Powder Face Shots. I have had some epic cat and resort days, but the consistency of the snow quality, pitch of the terrain and the management of the tenure were truly on point.
Richard Porritt
Retallack is a very special place where your sense of time is lost in Selkirk Mountains. From the moment you arrive until you depart you’re immersed into the Retallack hospitality of great food, outstanding lodging and new friendships.
Doug Stanton
The Lodge at Retallack is a whole other side to the trip, and it’s often as much fun to hang out and socialize each night with all the guests and staff as it is to skiing during the day.
Brent A. Youngborg
When you make the effort to take time away from life, family, work, stress, and the pressures of the world, you want to make sure your hard earned dollars are used effectively. Retallack Lodge is so efficient at keeping the stoke level high that you forget that you are paying for the experience.
Fraser Chapman
The West Kootenays is a very mountainous region. In the summer months we experience very warm weather (it’s nice to be right on the lake!) but low-pressure systems can come in at any time. We welcome this because it keeps the trails from becoming dry and dusty.
On your trip you will be riding at elevations between 2,000-to-9,000 feet. Even in mid-summer it can be quite chilly at higher elevations so we encourage you to bring along a light sweater and/or jacket in your pack.
