THE GREY GHOST PURSUIT
The Grey Ghost Pursuit presents the West Kootenay's first gravel race on some of the finest dirt you'll find in southern BC. This one- or two-day event gives participants the opportunity to travel light and ride point-to-point without hauling overnight gear on your bike. All two-day challenge registrants are invited to pack an overnight bag and leave it with the Grey Ghost Pursuit crew during registration. Your bag will be transported to your final destination each day.
The race kicks off on Saturday, September 28th in Christina Lake, BC. Racers will ascend a challenging ~2,100 m over 65 km of smooth gravel to finish high in the Monashee Mountains in Rossland, BC. The post-race celebration at Red Mountain Resort is the perfect place to relax and recover your legs for Sunday's social ride. Enjoy a BBQ dinner, drinks (alcoholic and alcohol-free (AF)), and live music.
On Sunday, September 29th, enjoy a pre-ride breakfast and the spin back to Christina Lake at your own pace during the fully-supported Sunday social ride (~65 km, 1,600 m ascent).
Register early and save!
ITINERARY
THE COURSE
SATURDAY: A challenging ~2,100 m ascent across ~65 km of smooth dirt and two mountain passes. The climb from Christina Lake is long and unrelenting. A true test of your fitness and mental fortitude.
SUNDAY: Enjoy a gentle, warm-up ascent out of Rossland and a spectacular switchback-descent before knuckling down for the final ascent of the weekend. ~1,600 m over 65 km.
TWO DAY TOTAL: ~3,700 m of SPECTACULAR climbing across ~130 km!!!
LOGISTICS
Overnight Bag
Pack everything you'll need post-race, overnight, and for the next day's social ride. Drop off your overnight bag with the Grey Ghost Pursuit crew during registration on Saturday, September 28th by 8:30 am. Your bag will be transported to a designated pick-up location in Rossland.
On Sunday, drop your bag off with the Grey Ghost Pursuit crew by 8:30 am at the pre-ride breakfast and it will be transported to a designated pick-up location in Christina Lake.
All one-day registrants are invited to leave a day bag with the Grey Ghost Pursuit crew to transport to the finish line. See the Two-Day Challenge Logistics section above for details.
SPECIAL NOTES
PLEASE NOTE that transportation between Christina Lake and Rossland will NOT be provided to registrants participating in the one-day timed race on Saturday or the one-day social ride on Sunday. Each single day registrant is responsible for their own transportation between the start and finish lines.
All registrants are responsible for their own belongings and the Grey Ghost Pursuit team is not liable for any lost or stolen items.
TWO-DAY CHALLENGE
Timed Race & Social Ride
September 28-29, 2024
SATURDAY: Timed Race (9:00 am PST start)
~65 km, 2,100 m ascent
Fully-supported with one mid-point food & beverage station, volunteer cheerleaders, and first-aid crew.
Post-race celebration & awards ceremony at Red Mountain Resort, including food, beverages, and live music.
SUNDAY: Social Ride (9:00 am PST start)
~65 km, 1,450 m ascent
Fully-supported with one mid-point food & beverage station, volunteer cheerleaders, and first-aid crew.
Pre-ride breakfast at the Rafters patio at Red Mountain Resort.
COST: $250* (until July 15/24) / $300* (until Aug. 31/24) / $350* (until 5:00 PM Sept. 27/24).
*Plus applicable taxes & fees.
SATURDAY ONLY
Timed Race
September 28, 2024
SATURDAY: Timed Race (9:00 am PST start)
~65 km, 2,100 m ascent
Fully-supported with one mid-point food & beverage station, volunteer cheerleaders, and first-aid crew.
Post-race celebration & awards ceremony at Red Mountain Resort, including food, beverages, and live music.
COST: $150* (until July 15/24) / $175* (until Aug. 31/24) / $200* (until 5:00 PM Sept. 27/24).
*Plus applicable taxes & fees.
SUNDAY ONLY
Social Ride
September 29, 2024
SUNDAY: Social Ride (9:00 am PST start)
~65 km, 1,450 m ascent
Fully-supported with one mid-point food & beverage station, volunteer cheerleaders, and first-aid crew.
Pre-ride breakfast at the Rafters patio at Red Mountain Resort.
COST: $100* (until July 15/24) / $125* (until Aug. 31/24) / $150* (until 5:00 PM Sept. 27/24).
*Plus applicable taxes & fees.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Josie Hotel
& Red Mountain Resort Lodging
Rossland, BC
The Josie Hotel & Red Mountain Resort Lodging have generously provided discounted rates for Grey Ghost Pursuit registrants and their friends & family. You will be provided with a BOOKING LINK and/or DISCOUNT CODE for each in your registration confirmation email.
The Josie Hotel*: $159/night** (1 king or 2 queen beds)
Red Mountain Resort Lodging***:
Two Bedroom Deluxe (Silver Tip): $266/night*
Two Bedroom Premium (Slalom Creek): $280/night*
3 Bedroom Premium (Slalom Creek): $364/night*
4 Bedroom Deluxe (White Wolf Cabin): $375/night*
4 Bedroom Premium (Slalom Creek): $396/night*
* Special event pricing available until August 31, 2024. Please contact the Josie Hotel for discounted pricing that is available for other suites.
**Plus applicable taxes & fees.
***Minimum 2-night stay required.
T-SHIRTS
S/M/L/XL
Grey Ghost Pursuit race event t-shirts are available for purchase at the time of registration ($40 plus applicable taxes).