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SaveBike Park Closed for Season. Opens on July 11
Retallack is a world leader in heli-biking and professionally guided backcountry mountain biking. Their exclusive commercial network of downhill, all-mountain / enduro, and freeride trails is dispersed in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains of the West Kootenays. Government authorization to expand tenure to create the world’s largest heli-biking and backcountry mountain biking operating area – over 1.5 millions acres. Presently, Retallack is continuing to develop a plethora of trails that will enable customers to access additional descents of up to 6,000 vertical feet via a combination of helicopters, off-road shuttle vans, and boats.
Prices range from $378 to $539 per day.
Prices range from $378 to $539 per day.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- Hike
0 trails
- Trail Running
0 trails
Bike Park Details
- 3
- 10
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 22, 2025- Uplift Type
- Shuttle
- Season start
- Jul 11
- Season end
- Oct 10
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #4,495
- State Ranking
- #191
- Trails (view details)
- 14
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,446 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,842 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,217 ft
- Reports
- 11
- Photos
- 64
- Completed Counter
- 1,846
Articles
Video: Retallack Dream Lines in 'Back to Basics' with Micayla Gatto
Jul 9, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Micayla Gatto gets back to her roots.
First Impressions: One Insane Lap Down Retallack with Casey Brown, Ryan Howard, & Thomas Vanderham
Sep 23, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Earlier this summer, about half of the Pinkbike office made the pilgrimage to the famed Retallack Lodge along with some rad friends.
Video: Vink, Neethling, KJ & More Shred Chatel, Retallack & Nelson
Jun 28, 2019 from pinkbike.com
A full feature from Shaperideshoot shot around the globe.
Photos of Retallack Mountain Bike
Videos of Retallack Mountain Bike
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0:55 |
79 |
May 10, 2018
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0:42 |
85 |
Apr 11, 2018
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2:57 |
84 |
Apr 11, 2018
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0:53 |
238 |
Nov 16, 2017
mtb
0:32 |
69 |
Sep 20, 2017
mtb
2:29 |
37608 |
Nov 1, 2016
mtb
2:01 |
7672 |
Jun 9, 2016
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4:16 |
172 |
Dec 8, 2015
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Kessel | Aug 22, 2025 @ 12:44pm Aug 22, 2025 | Ideal | Coachp | ||
| Jump Line | Sep 8, 2023 @ 2:40am Sep 8, 2023 | Ideal | bperkins | ||
| Connector | Sep 8, 2023 @ 2:40am Sep 8, 2023 | Ideal | bperkins | ||
| No Brakes | Sep 8, 2023 @ 2:40am Sep 8, 2023 | Ideal | bperkins | ||
| Swayze | Sep 8, 2023 @ 2:40am Sep 8, 2023 | Ideal | bperkins | ||
| Unknown | Jul 19, 2020 @ 12:05pm Jul 19, 2020 | Dry | tmowat | ||
| Unknown | Jul 19, 2020 @ 12:05pm Jul 19, 2020 | Dry | tmowat |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ryancartiers | wishlist | region | activity #106452865 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 3:28pm 18 hours |
| bashreds | add | video | activity #105070373 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 4:42pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| ChristopherLeitch | wishlist | region | activity #104620312 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 7:03am Sep 26, 2026 |
| Bayleigh | wishlist | region | activity #103759362 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:38pm Sep 13, 2026 |
| dalbaz | wishlist | region | activity #95756013 | May 28, 2026 @ 9:28pm May 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Ugh | Sep 3, 2024 @ 7:17am Sep 3, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Peak | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6.1 km | |
| Dennis Creek Basin Recreation Site | 1 | 8.5 km | |||
| Kaslo Interpretive Forest Recreation Area | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10.2 km |
| Mount Buchanan (East) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11.5 km | |
| Rosebery | 3 | 7 | 1 | 11.6 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Retallack?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Retallack are:
- September (27 activities)
- August (21 activities)
- July (17 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Retallack?
Check the Retallack trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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How many trails are in Retallack?
Retallack has a total of 14 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Retallack to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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What activities are most popular in Retallack?
Retallack supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What type of bike is most common in Retallack?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Retallack are:
- AM (6 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
- By canadaka
Trailforks & contributors - Admins: BCBR, TrailsBC, BCORMA, DSBC, wheelmaniac3, bcpunk, NSTS
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- retallack activity log | embed map of Retallack mountain bike trails |
Downloading of trail gps tracks in kml & gpx formats is disabled for Retallack.
