 Rossland Mountain Biking, Seven Summits, Chris Dadson photo
Mountain Biking Capital Voted "Canada's #1 Outdoor Town" in 2007 by Canadian outdoor magazine Explore, Rossland's stunning landscape and epic mountain trails have earned it the title of "Mountain Bike Capital of Canada" – no small feat in a country covered in mountains and trails!
Seven Summits and Trails In fact, Rossland's flagship trail, the Seven Summits, is not for gutter bunnies or newbies. It traverses more than 30km/18mi across stunning and high peaks. The SS skyline trail was awarded Epic Ride status by the International Mountain Bike Association and Trail of the Yearby the US's Bike Magazine. But that's not it. The area's extensive trail network, which includes ski-lift assisted runs and hundreds of kilometers of green, blue and black diamond runs, attracts both enthusiasts and hardcore bikers for most of the year. Winter Adventure Activities  With the Monashees towering at 1,023m/3,410ft, the Rossland area also boasts spectacular views, varied terrain and exceptional alpine, Nordic, backcountry and snow-cat skiing on ochre and granite mountains at nearby Red Mountain Resort. With an impressive snow fall of 750cm/300in per season, ski-bums – both visiting and local – find the mountains irresistible.
Summer and Relaxation The appeal of this mountain town extends into the summer as well. Rossland's festivals and events are plentiful, and there's plenty of golfing, dining, hiking, fishing and fascinating historical sites to take in. Plus, when not being used by mountain bikers, the trails make excellent routes for horseback riding or exploring. No less than five provincial parks with beautiful alpine lakes also surround the area, including Beaver Creek, Champion Lakes, Nancy Greene and Gladstone Provincial Parks. Christina Lake's waters are supposed to be among the warmest for swimming in Canada, and Champion Lakes' sandy beaches are great for lounging on. Rossland Today Rossland is located just 10km/6mi west of Trail, the largest nearby city. Rosslanders are a sociable and community-minded lot, and are welcoming to visitors who share their passion for the outdoorsy lifestyle. There are, blissfully, no traffic lights or malls in town, just friendly owner-operated shops and boutiques that help contribute to Rossland's small-town charm.
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