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Washington USA:
Call us to book these trips toll free: 866.758.2267 General Tour Details: 2010 Tour Dates (Includes Arrival Day Lodging): What's Included? Click here for details... Overview: Tucked away in the Northeast corner of Washington, not far from the Canadian Border, is a mountain biking Shangri-La known as the Kettle Crest in the Colville National Forest. The eastern half of Washington is usually associated with dry, arid terrain, but the Kettle Crest area is a bit of an exception. While it is certainly drier than it’s Pacific Northwest neighbor, the area receives enough rain to produce a beautiful green landscape. Itinerary: Arrival day- Our staff will greet everyone at the Spokane International Airport at 4pm (unless everyone flies in earlier), get everyone loaded up and we’ll head to the town of Colville and our first night’s lodging. More... Day 1- The ride starts with a pleasant open spin up St. Peter Creek. Half of the trail meanders through the site of the 2001 Leona fire, affording wide expanding vistas across the range. Tying into the Crest a short climb up and around Ryan Hill and onwards, will afford you continued stunning views of Boulder Creek drainage to the East and Lambert Creek drainage to the West. More...Day 2- Multiple climbs and multiple descents are the treat as this stretch of trail has everything a mountain biker could love. Beginning with a shuttle, this splendid dirt ribbon will still easily appease a rider who enjoys spinning up challenging climbs. For the rider who favors the easier side of gravity this ride will satisfy your deepest downhill desires. More... Day 3- First, a quick stopover of a short trail to some falls; followed by a drive up to the top of Thirteen Mile Mountain. Today’s recovery ride will be minimal in climbing but still provide tremendous views, and quality singletrack. During your descent down a pleasant grade, you will be afforded spectacular views of the Sanpoil River Valley, while also sweeping through numerous drainages filled with old growth pine. More... Day 4- We start with a steady climb up a shaded forest of pine and fir with a few peek-a-boo views along the way. This is a warm up as you climb to Sherman Pass and resume your climb on Kettle Crest North. This stretch of well-groomed superb trail meanders through forest, open fields, and past rocky outcrops. More... Day 5- We start with another climb up Sherman Trail this morning. Only this time at the Pass you head south. Heading up a challenging trail with just a perfect amount of rock and dirt, you spin your way through immaculate forest stands of fir and pine. A split in the trail will take you clockwise around Sherman Peak. More... Final evening- After a great week of riding, we love to celebrate the end of the trip with a group dinner in town. We’ll shuttle back into town where we’ll spend this final night at our lodge. Take a few hours to relax and clean up, then we’ll meet at the hotel to head over to our closing dinner celebration. More... Call us to book these trips toll free: 866.758.2267
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