THE RIDE
The Sea to Sky Trail Challenge is an epic mountain bike ride from Whistler to Squamish along the famed Sea to Sky Trail. Starting from the Whistler Athletes’ Center in Cheakamus Crossing, make your way south (yes, downhill) to Brandywine Falls on buff, rolling single and double track trail. As you descend Cheakamus Canyon, you will experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the province. Roll along Paradise Valley Road and then on trail again to the Adventure Center in downtown Squamish. After 55 km (and 1000 meters of descending!), enjoy a finish line celebration and a feeling of accomplishment that you get from this kind of ride.
You need to be fit to manage this distance, but the trail itself is not overly technical. Gravel bikes could manage it, but the route is most suitable for full suspension mountain bikes. For those who do not wish to complete the full 58KM ride, there will be an optional shuttle at the Fergie’s Cafe rest stop at 44KM.
To our fellow riders and supporters,
We are excited to announce that the Sea to Sky Trail Challenge: will take place on June 16, 2024.
Registrations are now open. Take advantage of our early-bird pricing and get the endorphins from registering today!
We look forward to the return of our annual Sea to Sky Trail Challenge.
Robbin McKinney (Ride Director)
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Event Details
Saturday, June 15
4:00 pm: If coming from Vancouver and wanting to take advantage of our shuttle, park your vehicle in Squamish across from the Adventure Center. We will transport you by bus and your bike by truck up to the Whistler Athlete’s Center in Cheakamus Crossing. Check-in, pick up your ride package and enjoy some social time. Feel free to relax or, jump on your bike and explore the new trail to Cheakamus Lake.
7:00-9:00 pm: There will be an optional buffet ‘carb load’ dinner for participants at the Whistler Athletes’ Center from 7:00 pm and going until 9:00 pm (with live music). Cost is $30 + tax. Quick, get yours.
From 9:00 pm we’ll screen some local mountain bike films to get you stoked for the next day.
Sunday, June 16
7:00-8:00 am: Breakfast will be available for all participants at the Athletes Center (included in registration fee).
7:50 am: Rider meeting.
8:00 am: Go time. Once you have your bib plate, head off down the trail and enjoy the ride of your summer!
12:00-3:00 pm: Apres-ride festivities near the finish line/Adventure Center.
3:00pm: Optional shuttle to Whistler departs: $25 pp
Register Early & Save
SEA TO SKY TRAIL CHALLENGE: The Resurrection
Registration Fees:
Now Until Apr 6: $160
Apr 7 - May 31: $180
Jun 1 - Jun 15: $200
Bus Transfer (you and your bike): $25
Stay For The Night
Stay Saturday night in Whistler
2024 Room rates
Call early to book a room at Whistler’s Athletes’ Center (the same lodge that Olympic athletes stayed in 2010). The rooms are modest but comfortable with everything that you need and they are steps from the start line, close to superb trails of Cheakamus Crossing.
To book, call 604.964.0052.
Hotel Partners
We will list here hotel partners offering special rates. It’s quick and easy to access Cheakamus Crossing from Whistler and Creekside via the Valley trail system.