The Dog Days of Summer.
Ears flapping in the warm wind and cruising into Three Valley Gap at 1000 sniffs per hour, we knew adventure awaited me and the hound. The west entrance to Revelstoke always kicks up my excitement. This town’s pull is strong, with its epic snowfalls, alpine bike trails, great food, and easy access to any outdoor outing. But it’s the friendly locals—chatty, passionate, and genuine—that keep me coming back. Every visit feels right.
This time was Rubble’s first summer here. With bikes in the tailgate, a dog-friendly setup, and a copilot on DJ duty, the drive from Squamish to Revelstoke was a breeze. We pulled up to Glacier House Resort as the sun set, ready to unwind. Our cozy, pet-friendly log cabin, complete with a hot tub, dog bowls, kitchenette, fireplace, and comfy beds, was the perfect home base for a weekend of riding.
A Story & Itinerary by Abby Cooper.
Day One.
Glacier House's continental breakfast had everything we needed to fuel up: fruit, waffles, eggs, hash browns, and snacks to-go. The staff even gave Rubble a fresh water dish—heartwarming for any dog mom.
Our sights were set on Frisby Ridge, a 24km round-trip trail. Since that’s a lot for a dog on a weekend packed with riding, we first took Rubble to nearby Boulder Mountain for a perfect warm-up lap on Loggers Leftovers and Home Run—just enough to tire him out. Then he was off to relax in his crate with the AC on, while we tackled Frisby.
The smooth grade and big views on Frisby made for an enjoyable climb, with alpine meadows, wildflowers, and sweeping valley vistas keeping us engaged. This two-way trail calls for good etiquette from bikers and dogs alike. The descent was a blast, with braided lines offering rock rolls and small chutes for anyone with energy to spare.
By the end, we’d earned a solid meal. After a quick shower, we headed to my favorite spot, The Taco Club. They have water bowls for dogs, who can be tied outside on the patio. After a taco feast, we hit Skookum Gear for some bike accessories, where Rubble was just as welcome as we were.
Glacier House Resort Private Cabin | P A. Cooper
Activities Mentioned
Glacier House Hotel & Resort
Located 10 km north of Revelstoke in a quiet area with breath-taking scenery. Spacious lodge rooms and cozy log cabins are perfect for all group sizes. Mountain bikers & snowmobiles flock to Glacier House Resort for its close proximity to Boulder & Frisby Mountain.
Taco Club
Vibrant venue for Latin street food serving seasonal tacos, burritos, enchiladas & tequila drinks.
Skookum Bike & Ski
Explore the best in biking and skiing gear at Skookum Gear in Revelstoke.
Day Two.
Sunnyside was up next, so we hit the trails early to beat the heat. A smooth track led us easily to Upper Haulin’, where lush, green paths offered peek-a-boo views of Mt. Begbie, tomorrow’s target. “Flow trail” means different things across BC, but both Upper and Lower Haulin’ delivered with smooth berms, a playful rock roll, rollable jumps, and a few thrilling corners—so good it begged for a repeat.
After our ride, we grabbed sandwiches from Modern Bakery and spent the afternoon at Martha Creek Provincial Park. Swimming, paddleboarding, and beach lounging made the perfect balance to our morning. Rubble, in his element, loved the dog-friendly beach, tearing through the sand and making friends.
Of course, no Revelstoke trip is complete without a local beer. We ended the day at Village Idiot, raising a glass of Begbie brew to another epic day.
Sunnyside MTB | P Abby Cooper @abbydells
Activities Mentioned
The Modern Bakeshop and Cafe
Vibrant cafe with items ranging from coffee, espresso & house-baked pastries to soups & sandwiches.
Martha Creek Provincial Park
The park is located 18 minutes from downtown Revelstoke and is out of cell service range. Campsite reservations are accepted at this park and first-come, first-served sites are also available. The day-use area features one of Revelstoke's few beaches, picnic tables, pit toilets, and a field that is perfect for lawn games. The beach is coarse sand and pebbles, about 300 m long and flat.
The Village Idiot
Ski-themed hangout offering pizzas, burgers & other bar food, plus outdoor seating & local brews.
Day Three.
Morning hot tub? Holiday mode was treating us well. After checking out we snagged a quick and delicious coffee from Dose Cafe and headed to the Macpherson Trails. Running thin on time we did a quick weave of trails for a 7km loop before beginning the drive back to reality. The endless linking trails in the MacPherson zone are a tease every time - anyone at any ability could easily be entertained with trails for days on end here and it’s sincerely hard to leave them.
Revelstoke is a place of discoveries. You hear of one trail, one zone, or one adventure and the instant you embark on it, you realize that the same area hosts ten more experiences worthy of being added to the checklist. At this point, the list is so long, I may need to move here to check them all off. In the meantime, Rubble and I will keep visiting. See you in winter!
Sunnyside Mountain Biking | P Abby Cooper
Activities Mentioned
Dose Coffee
Dose Coffee in Revelstoke is a cafe and roastery located in the historical downtown. Known for their Aussie roots and good coffee.
