Rossland, BC
JULY 2-5, 2021
Our West Kootenay camp is an intermediate to advanced camp that's suitable for folks who want to spend longer days exploring the high alpine trails. Our camp offers 4 days of running and 3 nights at the Slalom Creek Condo’s. Our camps have a team of experienced trail leaders to support your journey and help make it more enjoyable and memorable.
JULY 2-5, 2021
Our West Kootenay camp is an intermediate to advanced camp that's suitable for folks who want to spend longer days exploring the high alpine trails. Our camp offers 4 days of running and 3 nights at the Slalom Creek Condo’s. Our camps have a team of experienced trail leaders to support your journey and help make it more enjoyable and memorable.
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WHAT IS THE BEST FIT FOR YOU? SHORT DISTANCE OPTIONS The short distance group will cover approx. 70km over 4 days. Two days will be 10-15km and two days will be approx. 20-30km. This includes some fast hiking on the run days. Short distance prerequisite: runners in this group need to ensure they hit a minimum weekly run volume of 55km (or approx. 8-10hrs of running per week) before the start of the camp. LONG DISTANCE OPTIONS The long distance group will cover approx. 85-95km over 4 days. The first evening is a 10-12km run with some technique focus and the next three days will vary from 25-35km. Long distance prerequisite: runners in this group need to ensure they hit a minimum weekly run volume of 75km (or approx. 14-16hrs) COMBINED DISTANCE OPTIONS Runners can also pick and choose long and short days to design a camp fit that best suits their needs and goals. We have provided examples of the shortest and longest options and if someone wants to be in-between, they choose certain short days and certain long days. Please note that these distances are approximate and they may change due to trail conditions or weather. |
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Tentative Schedule
Friday July 2nd
- 4:30pm - Campers welcome on the patio at Red Mountain. We will go over the camp details, what to expect, day 2 briefing, registration confirmation and then gear up for a shake out run on the local trails from 6pm to 7:30pm.
- Campers on their own for dinner.
Saturday July 3rd
- Breakfast on your own.
- Meet outside condo's (Group 1 at 6:00am) (Group 2 at 7:00am)
- Commute to Neighbouring town for today's adventure with a stop for coffee and baking along the way!
- 8:00am: Group 1 - 5/6hr High Alpine Run location TBA.
- 1:30pm (approx) - outdoor picnic style lunch at trail-head. (oven roasted pizza on the spot!)
- 3:30pm (approx) - start commute back to Rossland.
- 9:00am: Group 1 - 3-4hr High Alpine Run location TBA.
- 12:30pm (approx) - outdoor picnic style lunch at trail-head. (oven roasted pizza on the spot!)
- 2:30pm (approx) - start commute back to Rossland.
- Campers on their own for dinner.
- 7:00pm to 8:30pm: outdoor social with events planned & day 3 briefing. Bring a lawn chair!
Sunday July 4th
- Breakfast on your own.
- Meet outside condo's (Group 1 at 7:00am) (Group 2 at 8:00am)
- Commute to 7Summits trailhead for a classic high alpine run along the 7summits trail, exploring peaks along the way.
- 7:30am: Group 1 - 35km / 6hr High Alpine Run.
- 1:30pm (approx) - outdoor picnic style lunch at base of Red Mountain Resort. Custom charcuterie baskets and ice cold beverages!
- 8:30am: Group 1 - 25km / 4hr High Alpine Run.
- 12:30pm (approx) - outdoor picnic style lunch at base of Red Mountain Resort. Custom charcuterie baskets and ice cold beverages!
- Campers on their own for dinner.
- 6:30 to 8:30pm: outdoor social with events planned & day 3 briefing. Bring a lawn chair!
Monday July 5th
- Breakfast on your own.
- 7:30am: meet outside condos.
- 7:35am: high alpine run.
- Two group options today: 3hr & 5hrs
- 11:00pm to 12:30 High fives, hugs and start commute home.
Please note that the group duration options, locations and timeline is approx. This may change due to weather, trail closures, participations etc., we will update the information the weeks leading into the camp.
- 4:30pm - Campers welcome on the patio at Red Mountain. We will go over the camp details, what to expect, day 2 briefing, registration confirmation and then gear up for a shake out run on the local trails from 6pm to 7:30pm.
- Campers on their own for dinner.
Saturday July 3rd
- Breakfast on your own.
- Meet outside condo's (Group 1 at 6:00am) (Group 2 at 7:00am)
- Commute to Neighbouring town for today's adventure with a stop for coffee and baking along the way!
- 8:00am: Group 1 - 5/6hr High Alpine Run location TBA.
- 1:30pm (approx) - outdoor picnic style lunch at trail-head. (oven roasted pizza on the spot!)
- 3:30pm (approx) - start commute back to Rossland.
- 9:00am: Group 1 - 3-4hr High Alpine Run location TBA.
- 12:30pm (approx) - outdoor picnic style lunch at trail-head. (oven roasted pizza on the spot!)
- 2:30pm (approx) - start commute back to Rossland.
- Campers on their own for dinner.
- 7:00pm to 8:30pm: outdoor social with events planned & day 3 briefing. Bring a lawn chair!
Sunday July 4th
- Breakfast on your own.
- Meet outside condo's (Group 1 at 7:00am) (Group 2 at 8:00am)
- Commute to 7Summits trailhead for a classic high alpine run along the 7summits trail, exploring peaks along the way.
- 7:30am: Group 1 - 35km / 6hr High Alpine Run.
- 1:30pm (approx) - outdoor picnic style lunch at base of Red Mountain Resort. Custom charcuterie baskets and ice cold beverages!
- 8:30am: Group 1 - 25km / 4hr High Alpine Run.
- 12:30pm (approx) - outdoor picnic style lunch at base of Red Mountain Resort. Custom charcuterie baskets and ice cold beverages!
- Campers on their own for dinner.
- 6:30 to 8:30pm: outdoor social with events planned & day 3 briefing. Bring a lawn chair!
Monday July 5th
- Breakfast on your own.
- 7:30am: meet outside condos.
- 7:35am: high alpine run.
- Two group options today: 3hr & 5hrs
- 11:00pm to 12:30 High fives, hugs and start commute home.
Please note that the group duration options, locations and timeline is approx. This may change due to weather, trail closures, participations etc., we will update the information the weeks leading into the camp.
Running Summary
Friday July 2nd: Shake out run on the local trails. (90min)
Saturday July 3rd: High Alpine Run. (5+hrs) Participants will have a shorter option (3-4hrs)
Sunday July 4th: High Alpine Run. (6hrs) Participants will have a shorter option (4hrs)
Monday July 5th: High Alpine Run (5). Participants will have a shorter option (3hrs)
Total Run Time: 12 - 17.5hrs
(this schedule is subject to change and weather/trail condition dependent)
Saturday July 3rd: High Alpine Run. (5+hrs) Participants will have a shorter option (3-4hrs)
Sunday July 4th: High Alpine Run. (6hrs) Participants will have a shorter option (4hrs)
Monday July 5th: High Alpine Run (5). Participants will have a shorter option (3hrs)
Total Run Time: 12 - 17.5hrs
(this schedule is subject to change and weather/trail condition dependent)
Registration Details
Registration Opens: March 15, 2021 / 7pm PST
Registration Closes: May 1, 2021
Limited to the first 20 people (this camp sells out fast)
Registration Closes: May 1, 2021
Limited to the first 20 people (this camp sells out fast)
- Registration is based on 3 nights at the beautiful Slalom Creek condos, situated at the base of Red Mountain and surrounded by stunning mountain peaks.
- See below for room configurations. (you must register and stay with people you know in your condo)
- Should you have to withdraw from the camp after May 1st, you will be entitled to a refund less $300.00.
- Please note: camp fees are non-transferable from camp to camp.
- We require a minimum of 15 participants to host the camp.
- This camp participants may require participants to have a Discovery Park Pass for admission / parking. We will update you before the camp if you will be required to purchase one. You can purchase your pass HERE.
Slalom Creek Condos
Property Location
Slalom Creek is the timeless classic of mountain-side accommodation at RED Mountain. Guests can go straight from the trails into their private hot tub on their private deck.
Rooms
Each condo features a fireplace, kitchen, laundry and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Amenities
Each condo has a private hot tub,Resident Entertainment Lounge complete with pool table, foosball table, and fitness facility, underground Parking with elevator access to units, walking distance to the base area restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops and is only 5 km to the town of Rossland.
Slalom Creek is the timeless classic of mountain-side accommodation at RED Mountain. Guests can go straight from the trails into their private hot tub on their private deck.
Rooms
Each condo features a fireplace, kitchen, laundry and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Amenities
Each condo has a private hot tub,Resident Entertainment Lounge complete with pool table, foosball table, and fitness facility, underground Parking with elevator access to units, walking distance to the base area restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops and is only 5 km to the town of Rossland.
Nowhere Special Hostel
Property Location
Located within a 3min walk to Slalom Creek Condos, the newly built Nowhere Special Hostel is a great choice for anyone who is looking for a private room for one person.
Rooms
Room may either have a double bed or bunks and all private rooms come with a private bath.
Amenities
Shared kitchen, outdoor grill, welcome/lounging area, dining area and onsite manager.
Click HERE for more details.
Located within a 3min walk to Slalom Creek Condos, the newly built Nowhere Special Hostel is a great choice for anyone who is looking for a private room for one person.
Rooms
Room may either have a double bed or bunks and all private rooms come with a private bath.
Amenities
Shared kitchen, outdoor grill, welcome/lounging area, dining area and onsite manager.
Click HERE for more details.
Accommodations
Due to COVID-19, our Rossland camp allow groups of two - three to book a condo together, with people they know. Campers will need book a room for their group, so grab you buds and start scheming!
1. Private 2 bedroom condo, with two Queen beds
Occupancy: two people.
Availability: four of these units.
Camp fee $1,046 per person.
Due at Registration: $2,112
2. Private 2 bedroom condo, with one king bed & one Queen bed
Occupancy: two people.
Availability: two of these units.
Camp fee $1,046 per person.
Due at Registration: $2,112
3. Private 2 bedroom condo, one Queen & 2 double beds
Occupancy: three people.
Availability: one of these units.
Camp fee $998.50 per person
Due at Registration: $2,995.50
3. Private 2 bedroom condo, one Queen & 2 twin beds
Occupancy: three people.
Availability: two of these units.
Camp fee $998.50 per person
Due at Registration: $2,995.50
3. Private dorm, with private bathroom at the Nowhere Special Hostel
Occupancy: one person.
Availability: four of these rooms.
Camp fee $950.00 per person
Due at Registration: $950.00
1. Private 2 bedroom condo, with two Queen beds
Occupancy: two people.
Availability: four of these units.
Camp fee $1,046 per person.
Due at Registration: $2,112
2. Private 2 bedroom condo, with one king bed & one Queen bed
Occupancy: two people.
Availability: two of these units.
Camp fee $1,046 per person.
Due at Registration: $2,112
3. Private 2 bedroom condo, one Queen & 2 double beds
Occupancy: three people.
Availability: one of these units.
Camp fee $998.50 per person
Due at Registration: $2,995.50
3. Private 2 bedroom condo, one Queen & 2 twin beds
Occupancy: three people.
Availability: two of these units.
Camp fee $998.50 per person
Due at Registration: $2,995.50
3. Private dorm, with private bathroom at the Nowhere Special Hostel
Occupancy: one person.
Availability: four of these rooms.
Camp fee $950.00 per person
Due at Registration: $950.00
Meals
Each condo at Slalom Creek has full kitchenettes and participants are responsible for making their own breakfast, fuel on the run and dinner. We will provide post-run gourmet picnic experiences, following the run on Saturday and Sunday. There are also coffee shops, grocery stores and restaurants close to Slalom Creek and in the town of Rossland.
Friday July 2nd - Participants on their own for dinner. Condos have full kitchenettes and the Hostel has a communal kitchen.
Saturday July 3rd - Outdoor post run picnic. Fresh oven roasted gourmet pizza on the spot with our new portable pizza oven.
Sunday July 4th - Outdoor post run picnic. Gourmet Charcuterie baskets!
Beverages provided: still and sparkling water, beer, cider and wine.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies or preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you & work with your preferences.
Campers to bring the following to our outdoor picnic's:
1. utensils from their own room.
2. lawn chairs.
3. blankets & layers.
Saturday July 3rd - Outdoor post run picnic. Fresh oven roasted gourmet pizza on the spot with our new portable pizza oven.
Sunday July 4th - Outdoor post run picnic. Gourmet Charcuterie baskets!
Beverages provided: still and sparkling water, beer, cider and wine.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies or preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you & work with your preferences.
Campers to bring the following to our outdoor picnic's:
1. utensils from their own room.
2. lawn chairs.
3. blankets & layers.
What's Included
- Four days of leader lead/supported mountain running in the beautiful backcountry trails around Rossland and surrounding communities.
- Three nights accommodation at Slalom Creek Condos at Red Mountain Resort.
- Two delicious & healthy meals. An assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Custom designed camp shirt.
- Our very own "spa night" ;) ;) ;)
- Personalized camp souvenir / camp thank you gift.
- 6+ PACE Team Camp leaders & support from professional running coach, Rene Unser.
- Lifelong supi dupi memories and new friendships.
- Swag bag full of goodies from our sponsors: Salomon, Hammer Nutrition, Rifugio Coffee Roasters and more!
