Accommodation
Book your stay with these generous sponsors of the 2012 Canadian Masters Championships. Contact joandolinsky
gmail [dot] com (Joan )for details on club/team discounts.
Tourism Golden (250.439.1111)
Visit Tourism Golden's website with information on where to stay, things to do, directions, information about Golden, locally created videos, photo gallery, weather links and much more.
Weather Conditions in Golden & Area
Visit the following links to get an idea of what's happening at the trails in Golden... Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre trails are located at a similar height as the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and it is typically about 4 degrees C colder than in town. The Golf Course Trails are a little higher in elevation than the town of Golden (therefore usually a little colder).
The Weather Office - Golden (Environment Canada)
Hourly Forecast - The Weather Network - Golden
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - Current Conditions
6-Day Snow Forecast for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Advanced Weather Data (hourly report)- Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Road Conditions Around Golden
Road Conditions - Parks Canada
Road Conditions - Alberta Motor Association - cameras
Junior & Adult Nordic Ski Packages: Golden Gear & Exchange (250.344.7980)
Located at 430 B - 9th Ave North, Golden (downtown Golden across from the post office)
2011/12 Adult Nordic Packages starting at $299 for skis/boots/bindings (Upgrades available). Adult Nordic Skate Package available for rent for $35/day. Glide Wax Service offered;$15 for Skate Skis,$18 for Classic Skis ( including Base Binder). 30% off in store Kids Nordic Gear (limited selection) until January 31st 2012. 10% discount off all nordic ski accessories for Golden Nordic Members. Golden Nordic Ski Club. Good quality second hand gear always welcome.
memberships & Adopt-A-Log forms available at the Golden Gear & Exchange.
Cross-Country Ski Rentals: Selkirk Sports (250.344.2966)
Located at 504 – 9th Ave North, Golden (downtown Golden)
Adult and kids classic waxless skis, boots and poles for $15/day + tax. For 6 days, pay for 5 days with 6th day free. Available sizes kids 4 and up. Opening Hours 10am – 6 pm (can drop gear first thing the next morning as well). Brands: Rossignol, Salomon, Evo, Karhu. SNS Profile bindings only.
Cross-Country Ski Rentals: Canyon Creek Outfitters (250.439.5417)
Located at the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Adult classic waxless skis, boots and poles for $20/day + tax or $8/hour. Four hours or extra day $15. Available sizes adult 5 and up. Opening hours 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Brands: Rossignol. NNN bindings only. *** These are 2009-2010 prices.
