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All Bikes Welcomed!
Choose Your Ride for the Grey Ghost Pursuit!
Whether you’re in it to race or just out for the ride, the Grey Ghost Pursuit welcomes all bikes and all riders. Gravel bikes, hardtails, full suspension, fat bikes—even e-bikes—are all fair game. This is your adventure, your pace, and your choice. Ride what you love and join the pursuit!
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 27, 2025 in Christina Lake, BC (the "JUST RIGHT" course) or Castlegar, BC (the "DIG DEEP" course). Racers will travel 100% gravel to finish high in the Monashee Mountains in Rossland, BC. The post-race celebration is the perfect place to relax and recover your legs for Sunday's social ride. Enjoy a BBQ dinner, drinks (alcoholic and alcohol-free, and live music.
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, enjoy a pre-ride breakfast and the spin back to Christina Lake or Castlegar at your own pace during the fully-supported Sunday social ride.
NEW ROUTE OPTIONS FOR 2025!
Racers have the option of selecting one of two route options:
OPTION 1: DIG DEEP (140 KM (89 MILES))
OPTION 2: JUST RIGHT (65 KM (40 MILES))
OPTION 1: DIG DEEP
SATURDAY: 140 KM (89 MILES); 2940 M (9,360 FT.) ASCENT
SUNDAY: 140 KM (89 MILES); 2,110 m (6,930 FT.) ASCENT
SATURDAY: A challenging, and sometimes gruelling, 2,940 m across 140 km of ALL GRAVEL forest service road (FSR) and 2-track gravel trail. The ride starts in Castlegar. Warm up your legs across a scenic journey along the former Canadian Pacific Railway line. The ride ascends 785 m to Farron Summit before descending into Christina Lake. This stretch, part of the Trans Canada Trail, rewards with stunning views, trestle bridges, and the 912 m Bulldog Tunnel
From there, join the Just Right riders to climb 23 km and 1,200 m out of Christina Lake along an ALL GRAVEL road. The climb is long and unrelenting; a true test of your bike season fitness and mental fortitude. Then, get ready for 16 km and 740 m of technical and fun descending before the final push. The descent is steep and loose in sections, so stay sharp! The 11 km, 730 m switchback ascent takes you to the Seven Summits Trail trailhead to descend 12 km and 400 m to Rossland for the post-ride celebration. The ALL GRAVEL surface includes rough sections and switchbacks to challenge you.
SUNDAY: A challenging, and sometimes gruelling, 2,110 m across 140 km of ALL GRAVEL forest service road (FSR) and 2-track gravel trail. The ride starts in Rossland with a gentle 12 km and 400 m climb up to the Seven Summits Trail trailhead to warm up your legs. From there, descend 11 km and 730 m of switchbacks to a demanding 16 km climb—gaining 740 m—followed by a thrilling 23 km, 1,200 m descent into Christina Lake along a remote ALL GRAVEL road. The ascent is steep and loose in sections, so stay sharp.
Refuel in Christina Lake before beginning the long, steady climb to Farron Summit—a steady 770 m ascent and 900 m descent across 78 km along the historic Columbia and Western Rail Trail. This stretch, part of the Trans Canada Trail, rewards with stunning views, trestle bridges, and the 912 m Bulldog Tunnel.
100% GRAVEL surface includes rough sections, soft patches, and sustained grades—a true test of endurance, skill, and grit.
TWO DAY TOTAL: 5,070 m of SPECTACULAR climbing across 280 km!!!
OPTION 2: JUST RIGHT
SATURDAY: 65 KM (40 MILES); 2,450 m (8,020 ft.) ASCENT
SUNDAY: 65 KM (40 MILES); 1,380 m (4,530 ft.) ASCENT
SATURDAY: A challenging, and sometimes gruelling, 2,450 m across 65 km of 100% GRAVEL forest service road (FSR). The ride starts with a true test of your bike season fitness and mental fortitude—a long and unrelenting 23 km and 1,200 m climb out of Christina Lake along the ALL GRAVEL Rossland Cascade Road. Then, get ready for 16 km and 740 m of technical and fun descending before the final push. A 11 km, 730 m switchback ascent takes you to the Seven Summits Trail trailhead to descend 12 km and 400 m to Rossland for the post-ride celebration. The 100% GRAVEL surface includes rough sections and switchbacks to challenge you.
SUNDAY: A casual, and sometimes challenging, 1,380 m across 65 km of 100% GRAVEL forest service road (FSR). The ride kicks off in Rossland with a gentle 12 km, 400 m climb up to the Seven Summits Trail trailhead to warm up the legs, followed by an 11 km switchback descent that drops 730 m—technical and loose in places, this switchback descent demands focus and finesse. Next comes the true test: a leg-burning 16 km climb, gaining 740 m, rewarded with a fast and playful 23 km descent that drops 1,200 m into Christina Lake. The 100% GRAVEL surface is full of character—rough sections, fast corners, and enough challenge to keep you on your toes all the way to the finish line. Celebrate your grit and fitness at the end of this epic ride into Christina Lake.
TWO DAY TOTAL: 3,850 m of SPECTACULAR climbing across 130 km!!!
Early Registration Pricing in Effect Until July 1, 2025
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REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING
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*All prices plus applicable taxes & fees.
LOGISTICS
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 27th 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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
SATURDAY RACE
Fully-supported with one mid-point food & beverage station, volunteer cheerleaders, and first-aid crew.
Post-race celebration & awards ceremonY, including food, beverages, and live music.
SUNDAY SOCIAL RIDE
Fully-supported with one mid-point food & beverage station, volunteer cheerleaders, and first-aid crew.
Pre-ride breakfast.
SPECIAL NOTES
PLEASE NOTE that transportation between Castlegar or 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. To connect with other registrants for a ride share, we have created this Facebook group.
All registrants are responsible for their own belongings and the Grey Ghost Pursuit team is not liable for any lost or stolen items.
Bike Type
At The Grey Ghost Pursuit, we believe the best bike is the one that gets you out there—so ride what you love! Whether you’re rocking a gravel bike, full-suspension mountain bike, hardtail, fat bike, or even an e-bike, you’re welcome on the course. To keep things fair and fun, race times will be categorized by bike type, so no matter what you’re riding, you’ll be competing alongside others on similar setups.
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).
