Multi Day Guided Biking

Venture further into the South Chilcotin Mountains as you bike cabin-to-cabin

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The Experience

Sample some of the classic backcountry, high alpine and broad valley single track mountain biking that the South Chilcotin region is renowned for whilst staying overnight in our historic and well-equipped backcountry camps.

Catered to your goals and skill level, your guide(s) will uncover the magic of the South Chilcotin Mountains as you pedal/hike a bike over remote mountain passes, travel through stunning alpine meadows, cross creeks, and experience a variety of terrain and rolling single track that is technically challenging in sections. Multiple routes are available each day, and you can expect to ride 20 to 30 kilometers per day. And just when you’re too tired to go any further, our comfortable hosted backcountry camps await you.

All tours have two start options: by bike from the Base, or by floatplane to a remote and stunning alpine lake. It’s a great idea to spend a night or two in the area before/after joining us for a trip. Our base (and where you will start your trip) is located at Tyax Lodge.

Tours

All prices are based on a 3 person tour minimum

2 Day Backcountry Bike Tour

Biking start from Tyax Adventures Base or flight start from Tyaughton Lake

Price: $850 (bike start) or $1,175 (flight start) per person
Ride Type: Cross-country/All Mountain single-track
Duration: 2 Days, 1 Night
Daily Distance: ~25kms
Daily Ride Time: 4 - 8 hours
MTB Skill Rating: Intermediate to Expert
Fitness Rating: Level 2 or 3
Accommodation: Backcountry Cabin & Camp included
Dates: Choose your own dates

3 Day Backcountry Bike Tour

Biking start from Tyax Adventures Base or flight start from Tyaughton Lake

Price: $1,350 (bike start) or $1,750 (flight start) per person
Ride Type: Cross-country/All Mountain single-track + some hike-a-bike.
Daily Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights
Tour Distance: ~25kms
Daily Ride Time: 5 - 8 hours
MTB Skill Rating: Intermediate to Expert
Fitness Rating: Level 2 or 3
Accommodation: Backcountry Cabin & Camp included
Dates: Choose your own dates

4 Day Backcountry Bike Tour

Biking start from Tyax Adventures Base or flight start from Tyaughton Lake

Price: $1,900 (bike start) or $2,325 (flight start) per person
Ride Type: Cross-country/All Mountain single-track + some hike-a-bike
Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Daily Distance: ~25kms
Daily Ride Time: 5 - 8 hours
MTB Skill Rating: Advance to Expert
Fitness Rating: Level 3
Accommodation: Backcountry Cabin & Camp included
Dates: Choose your own dates

Extended Backcountry Bike Tour

Biking start from Tyax Adventures Base on Tyaughton Lake

Price: $2,425 (5 Day), $2,975 (6 Day), $3,500 (7 Day) per person
Ride Type: Cross-country/All Mountain single-track + some hike-a-bike
Daily Duration: 5
Daily Distance: ~25kms
Daily Ride Time: 5 - 8 hours
MTB Skill Rating: Advance to Expert
Fitness Rating: Level 3
Accommodation: Backcountry Cabin & Camp included
Dates: Choose your own dates

All prices are subject to taxes + booking fees.

Mixed Group Availabilities

Traveling alone or with a smaller group? The below dates are currently available to join other guests.

Don’t see any dates here that work for you? Ask our staff about starting a trip.

Important Information

  • Tour Includes:

    • Your choice of a scenic floatplane flight to an alpine lake to start your tour (from our base, or any other destination-such as Whistler or Vancouver) OR peddle into the park via a local trail head.

    • An experienced, friendly and professional mountain bike guide.

    • All healthy and nutritious meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on your last day. Includes cooked dinner and breakfast when staying in our camps, and supplies to make your own lunch.

    • Double occupancy accommodation in our backcountry camps.

    • Unbeatable mountain vistas and stories for a lifetime.

    Backcountry Camp Inclusions:

    • A camp host to greet you and maintain camp.

    • A cozy bed in a dual occupancy canvas walled tent (2 people per tent typically).

    • Three meals a day when in the mountains.

    • Filtered water to fill your hydration packs and bottles.

    • Sleeping bags, sleeping pad/mattresses, and pillows.

    • Fleece jackets to help keep you warm in the evenings.

    • Crocs footwear to wear while in and around camp.

    • Outdoor hot showers with soap.

    • An outdoor pit toilet that is basic in nature but fully stocked.

    • If ordered and paid for more then 30 days in advance – beer, wine and/or cider. It will be waiting for you at your desired camp location.

    • The opportunity to dry out wet clothes and/or shoes, with a wood fired stove (this means you can travel even lighter!).

    • At Spruce Camp only, take advantage of our 3 fishing boats to head out onto the lake for some of the best fishing in the park. A fishing licence is mandatory.

  • See our Multi Day Guided MTB Tour Packing List here. For more information, don't forget to check out the FAQ page!

  • See our Find Your Skill Level Info Here.

    Mountain Bike – Technical Skill

    Advanced Novice:
    You enjoy riding singletrack that has small obstacles that may include roots and rocks that are a couple inches tall, as well as some mud and sand. You understand how to shift your gears and are often able to shift your gears in response to terrain. You are learning how to use both front and back brakes to control your speed, and to be comfortable and reasonably balanced standing up off your seat while descending. You are just learning how to climb effectively. Exposure is still intimidating.

    Intermediate:
    You are comfortable riding singletrack that has various obstacles including tight trees, mud, small loose rock, roots, and sand. You are able to mostly shift gears in response to terrain demands and use both front and rear brakes to control your speed. Descents are fun as long as they do not contain any obstacles and everything is easily and visibly rollable. You are practicing shifting your weight forward while climbing over technical terrain. Exposure with little to no consequence is fine.

    Advanced:
    You love riding singletrack and aren’t deterred by obstacles including roots and rocks that are up to 6” tall, loose sand and rock, mud, tight trees and corners. You are able to shift gears in response to terrain and modulate both front and back brakes in steep terrain. Descending is super fun and you are not intimidated by long descents with obstacles. You are able to climb technical singletrack and understand how to shift your body weight to achieve ultimate traction. Exposure is acceptable on moderate trails.

    Expert:
    You love to ride your bike in all terrain. Tight trees and corners, loose rock and sand, long descents with obstacles are all welcomed challenges that make the ride more fun. Modulating both front and rear brakes in varied terrain is a given, and shifting your body weight over your bike to respond to the terrain is brainless. Long descents with obstacles are exciting, and exposure with reasonable consequences often goes unnoticed.

    Mountain Bike – Fitness Level

    Level 1:
    Exercise weekly and are reasonably fit. Could ride at a comfortable pace for 3 – 4 hours including 45 min climbs

    Level 2:
    Exercise 2 or 3 times a week with a focus on fitness. Could ride up to 6 hours a day at a moderate pace, including 1.5 hour climbs, for a few days

    Level 3:
    Exercise 3 or 4 times a week and are very fit. Could ride up to 8 hours a day at a good pace, with 2 hour climbs, for multiple days

  • Please ensure you have acknowledged our waiver and have read our full Booking and Cancellation Policy before making a reservation.

FAQs

  • Yes, so come prepared to do so with a suitably sized backpack-recommend 20 litre pack as a minimum.

  • Yes. You must have a good amount of experience mountain biking and be a strong intermediate rider at minimum.

    Riders must be comfortable with changing gears, braking, mounting and dismounting their bike in uneven terrain.

    Riders should have the ability to pedal and/or walk with their bike uphill for short to long periods of time, and they must be comfortable descending moderately technical downhill sections. Riders must be able to ride in control at all times.

  • The trails are considered backcountry and remote in nature. The riding overall is cross-country/all mountain in style.

    You can expect a mixture of the following:

    • Rolling single track terrain made up of some ups and downs, combined with some flatter sections of trail.

    • Creek crossings and sections of trail that can be wet and muddy – but passable.

    • Occasional short up hills that require a good base level of fitness, and a burst of effort to ride or a small hike-a-bike.

    • Sections of trail that require some extended periods of hike a bike – particularly to reach the top of passes (see below for further details).

    • Sections of somewhat technically challenging riding over roots and rocks. Requires good bike handling skills and good concentration.

    • Some short sections of single track that can be a little off camber and/or slightly exposed.

    • Single track descents of between 20 to 45 minutes from the alpine to the valley – depending on the pass on top of.

  • We strongly recommend you bring a dual-suspension (fork at the front and shock in the rear) mountain bike designed for cross-country/all mountain trails that has hydraulic disk breaks, not V-Brakes. Downhill style bikes and fat bikes are not recommended.

    Your bike should be well maintained and ideally recently serviced. The working condition of the brakes (including the amount of brake pads remaining), the shifting of gears, state of the tires, bolt tightness, cable housings, and derailleur alignment should all be good.

  • See all FAQs here