Tyax Mountain Biking Adventure in support of Power To Be

Join Power To Be on the adventure of a lifetime with Tyax Adventures. A four day and three night guided and self-supported mountain biking trip with Lorna Lake flights. You will ride 66.5km, with +835m in elevation gain and -1940m in elevation loss. This cross-country/all-mountain riding is for intermediate to advanced riders. Your trip includes return flights from Whistler, two nights accommodation in the backcountry with expert guiding and a camp host who prepares all your meals and camp gear for the night. For the final night you'll enjoy catching up on sleep at the Tyax Wilderness Resort and Spa in a lake view room. All in support of Power To Be.

Day 1-Fri, Sept 8th (~25kms+490m/-700m)

Meet your guides this morning at 10:45am at the Whistler Foatplane Dock for your flight to Lorna Lake. From Lorna Lake your group will ride through Big Creek Park following the valley down to Graveyard Creek. Following Graveyard Creek into the pristine Graveyard Valley past the historic First Nations monument. A short push up to Elbow pass will bring you into the Headwaters of Tyaughton Creek. Smooth flowing single-track will lead you into Bear-Paw Camp. Your camp host will meet you there with a hearty meal. View route here: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1407578

Day 2 - Sat, Sept 9th (~16.4 kms+200m/-375m)

After breakfast depart down the trail following Tyaughton Creek. No big passes today, but prepared to get wet feet as we cross many creeks. After a short push out of Tyaughton creek for the last time you will find yourself riding into our Spruce creek camp located a short walk away from Spruce Lake where rowboats are available for your fishing needs.
View your route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2281217

Day 3 - Sun, Sept 10th (~25kms+145m/-864)

Ride alongside Spruce Lake before exiting the forest and finding yourself in the quintessential Chilcotin meadows. Descend through knee high wildflowers and follow along Gun Creek to the trailhead where your shuttle van will meet you and take you back up to Tyax Resort. Get settled and take advantage of the amenities the lodge has to offer including the relaxing spa. Enjoy dinner at Tyax Resort before settling into your comfy lake view room. View your route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2281214

Day 4- Mon, Sept 11th

Wake up and take advantage of the beautiful, refreshing water of Tyaughton Lake. After enjoying a delicious breakfast get ready to board the airplane at 10:00 and 11:15am for a quick 35 minute flight back to Whistler.