REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
The Ride
The Sea to Sky Trail Challenge is an epic mountain bike ride from Whistler to Squamish along the famed Sea to Sky Trail. Starting from the Whistler Athletes’ Centre in Cheakamus Crossing, make your way south (yes, downhill) to Brandywine Falls on buff, rolling, single and double track trail. As you descend Cheakamus Canyon, you will experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the province. Roll along Paradise Valley Road and then on trail again to the Adventure Centre in downtown Squamish. After 55 km (and 1,000 m of descending!), enjoy a finish line celebration and a feeling of accomplishment that you get from this kind of ride.
You need to be fit to manage this distance, but the trail itself is not overly technical. Gravel bikes could manage it, but the route is most suitable for full suspension mountain bikes. For those who do not wish to complete the full 58 km ride, there will be an optional shuttle at the Fergie’s Cafe rest stop at 44 km.
To our fellow riders and supporters,
We are excited to announce that the Sea to Sky Trail Challenge will take place on June 15, 2025.
Take advantage of our early-bird pricing and get the endorphins from registering today!
We look forward to riding with you at this year’s annual Sea to Sky Trail Challenge.
Robbin McKinney, Ride Director
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Event Details
Saturday, June 14
4 p.m.: If coming from Vancouver and wanting to take advantage of our shuttle, park your vehicle in Squamish across from the Adventure Centre. We will transport you by bus and your bike by truck, up to the Whistler Athletes’ Centre in Cheakamus Crossing. Check-in, pick up your ride package, and enjoy some social time. Feel free to relax or jump on your bike and explore the new trail to Cheakamus Lake.
6-7 p.m.: You can pick-up your Rider Package at the Whistler Athletes’ Centre.
7-9 p.m.: There will be an optional buffet Carbo-Load Dinner for riders at the Whistler Athletes’ Centre from 7 p.m. and going until 9 p.m. (with live music). The cost is $30 + tax. Tickets are limited, get yours now.
From 9 p.m. we’ll screen some local mountain bike films to get you stoked for the next day.
Sunday, June 15
7-8 a.m.: Breakfast will be available for all riders at the Athletes’ Centre (included in registration fee).
7-7:50 a.m.: For those who haven’t picked up their Rider Package, you can do so this morning at the Athletes’ Centre before the rider meeting.
7:50 a.m.: Rider meeting.
8 a.m.: Go time. Once you have your bib plate, head off down the trail and enjoy the ride of your summer!
12-3 p.m.: Après-ride festivities near the finish line, at the Adventure Centre.
3 p.m.: Optional bus transfer to Whistler departs. Please, register online.
Register Early and Save
SEA TO SKY TRAIL CHALLENGE:
Register from:
Jan 1-31: $140
Feb 1-Mar 31: $160
Apr 1-May 31: $180
Jun 1-Jun 14: $200
Bus Transfers from Squamish to Whistler:
Choose from:
Jun 14 at 4 p.m.: $25
Jun 15 at 7 a.m.: $25
Jun 15 at 3 p.m.: $25
There will be a limited capacity shuttle from Brackendale to Whistler (to shorten the ride) on Jun 15 at 3 p.m.
*Transfers include you and your bike.
Stay For The Night
Stay Saturday night in Whistler
Book a room early at Whistler’s Athletes’ Centre, the same lodge where the Olympic athletes stayed in 2010. The rooms are modest but comfortable, with everything that you need. They are steps from the start line and close to the superb trails of Cheakamus Crossing.
To reserve a room, please, call 604 964 0052.
Hotel Partners
We will list hotel partners offering special rates here. It’s quick and easy to access Cheakamus Crossing from Whistler and Creekside via the Valley Trail System.