June 07, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Golden, Skydiving & Gliding
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If you have ever wondered how Mount 7 in Golden got its name, there is no better way of finding out than by going tandem paragliding. However, by late June, the answer is always gone. For a hint, think of summer sun melting winter snow.
Golden is the epicenter of Canadian paragliding. All Canadian distance records have been set from this peak above Golden, including a tandem distance of 128km! The beauty of tandem is all the hard work is done by the guide. You get to focus on the adrenalin and euphoria.
June 07, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Golden, Biking
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The longest lift-accessed vertical Bike Park in Canada is starting the 2009 season on June 12. Kicking Horse Bike Park at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has been going through extensive trail renovations and improvements for the last two years. 2009 promises to be the best season ever. Each run starts from the highest elevation of any Bike Park in Canada, high in the Purcell Mountain's alpine. See the Beginner/Intermediate video to whet your appetite.