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Mountain Biking in Squamish British Columbia

With a trail system that is envied around the world, satisfying every skill level, mountain biking has become a popular way of exploring Squamish British Columbia. Home to some of Canada’s best mountain biking trails, visitors to Squamish will find trails for all ages and abilities, satisfying anyone from the professional biker to the novice explorer.

Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish is your doorway to explore Squamish’s network of trails from the easy and intermediate to the more challenging biking trails. We have created a special Stay & Bike package to ensure that you’re off on the right foot (or in this case -wheels) on your way to discover the beauty of Squamish.

Enjoy our all-suite condo-style accommodations, each with a balcony and spectacular views. Relax in our outdoor pool, unwind with a Living Well Spa service in your suite or dine in our new restaurant Norman Rudy’s.

2017 Spakwus 50. Photo: Scott Robarts Photography
2017 Spakwus 50. Photo: Scott Robarts Photography
2017 Spakwus 50. Photo: Scott Robarts Photography

Sea to Sky’s Mountain Bike Mecca

It is well known that some of the best biking trails are located in the Sea-to-Sky region of British Columbia. Squamish’s natural landscape is ideal for both mountain and road biking. The diversity of the physical terrain, combined with the hard work of the many volunteer trail builders and mountain bike enthusiasts have sculpted Squamish’s unparalleled trails.

Whether you are a first time biker, or looking to enjoy one of the well known races in the region, Executive Suites Garibaldi makes for a great base. All suites are large enough that you can bring your bikes in for the night, and if you need a bike we’d be happy to help you to find just the right rental store. Before you head out, pick up a detailed bike trail map of the region from the front desk.

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Squamish Mountain Bike Trails

Visitors enjoy gentle cruises in the estuary and friendly cross country trails in the Alice Lake area, to steep downhill descents on Diamondhead. There’s something for every skill level. The four main areas include: to the south, Valleycliffe/Crumpit Woods with its hike-a-bike granite playground. Diamond Head’s vehicle access offers trails for the big bike shuttles. Alice Lake is perfect for first timers with its gentle slopes and some technical descents. And there are the valley trails and dykes.

With so many trails covering such a large area, the options are endless and worth getting an introduction to the trails. Maps and guide books are also available at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Highway 99 as well as at all bike shops. As well, the local bike shops can set you up with last minute supplies and tips on the must hit trails for your skill level. We’ve put together a few great links to help you to get acquainted with the area’s bike facilities. Don’t hesitate to call us if we can help with more info.

Squamish Biking Events

Sp’a kw’us 50 – annual event in June
Mountain Bike racing will continue in Squamish and at the Executive Suites Hotel and Resort with the announcement of the Spakwus 50 Marathon Mountain Bike Race and BC Provincial XCM Championships. Spakwus means Bald Eagle in the Squamish Nation language, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and symbolises the wildly majestic beauty of the Squamish Valley. This valley has been the fertile hunting grounds of the Bald Eagle for hundreds of years and now has become a destination for cyclists to hunt down and find world class mountain bike trails. These lands provide life to the Bald Eagle but to the mountain biker, these lands provide meaning.

The celebration of life and recreation amongst these lands is the Spakwus 50.

BC Bike Race – annual event in July
The ultimate single-track experience. An epic journey from Vancouver to Whistler, 7 day Mountain Bike Stage Race on the world’s best trails. It’s like a week-long bike vacation around BC.