Kicking Horse Weekend Events: Western Canada Cup & Summer Dinner Concert

Western Downhill Mountain Bike Race Alberta / BC Cup

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is brimming with exciting events this weekend, starting Saturday, July 11th.

The first ever Western Canada Cup presented by the Alberta Downhill Racing Association is scheduled for July 11th & 12th. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has specifically prepared a Downhill course for this event. The Western Canada Cup trophy will be awarded to the province with the fastest overall group of riders. Registration begins on Thursday, July 9th.

Race Schedule

Sat. July 11
10am-3:30pm Racer check-in and registration
10am-4pm Open DH training runs
4pm–5:30pm Elite training only
5:30pm DH Course closed for inspection

Sun. July 12
8am-10am Racer check-in (no race day registrations)
10am-12 noon Mandatory DH training runs
12-1pm DH Course closed for inspection
1-3:30pm Competition
4pm Awards

Prizes

The top three Elite riders in both male and female categories will be awarded cash prizes. All podium finishers will receive prizes donated by Calgary Cycle and Louis Garneau. Draw prizes will also be given to select lucky participants. Draw prize winners must be present to accept their prize.

Summer Dinner Concert Series - Al Fresco Beer Maker's Dinner with Okanagan Springs Brewery

Saturday, July 11

Straight from the grill - the entire meal is made on the BBQ. The classic summer menu includes: meat, vegetables, and of course, beer! Featured beers by Okanagan Springs Brewery include 1516, Pale Ale, Heffewiesen and Black Lager. Guests will enjoy brew enlightenment by Karl Achenbach from Okanagan Springs Brewery.

Local featured musician John Jenkins and Company, from Golden, B.C, will be sure to move you. An interesting musical combination of the essential elements of folk rock with an eclectic collection of home spun mountain music. Underneath the music's surface lies a desire for simplicity radiating each time they take the stage. Rooted in gardening, set free by exploration, driven by train hopping and challenged by rock, snow and ice; the energy of the music is a representation of a present path and a future direction in Canadian mountain culture.

The Menu

The dinner series will be a 5 course main menu:

Premium West Coast Oysters
Horseradish, Lemon Vodka foam

Dungeness Crab Po'Boy
House made Roll, grilled Corn

Unilaterally Seared Sockeye Salmon
Morel Tart, Bacon

Alberta AAA Tenderloin
Red Wine Veal reduction, Carrot puree,
Fondant Potato

Bread Pudding
Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel sauce

Please be aware there is limited seating available.

Kicking Horse Accomodations

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