June was marked with multiple rainstorms throughout the region but not enough rainfall to flood out the trails. Instead, the moisture kept dust low and dirt tacky for the first month of Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s 2026 summer season.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s upper mountain opened Saturday, June 20 to mountain biking, hiking and meals at the Outpost. The Stoke Climb, Mackenzie Ridge and the upper part of the Fifty Six Twenty remain closed due to snow conditions.
Preparing for a dry July is already on the trail crew’s radar, Vincent Lafontaine, resort director of visitor experience explained. If bike trails get too dry, loose soil can become a safety hazard as wheels lose traction on turns and descents. Crews will brush trails for loose dirt then spray them to help keep further erosion down.
Even Revelstoke’s location in a temperate inland rainforest can’t naturally keep the trails damp until bike season wraps in September.
“It does get dry at some point, it’s just inevitable,” Lafontaine said, explaining that the resort monitors trail spots known to dry out faster than others.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort bike lessons have been in hot demand with more guests trying mountain biking for the first time or using instructors to build on fundamental skills, he added. Kids camps have also seen high registration as the school season wraps up.
“We’re seeing good growth on it from last year so far. So we’re quite happy,” he said.
The resort is also banking on new evening hours to draw out the crowds while giving pass holders some extra time on the hills. As of Saturday, June 20 Revelstoke Mountain Resort bike trails are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
“The extended hours is going to make a really big difference for us,” Lafontaine said, explaining longer hours adds value for season pass holders and is also a draw for visitors from outside of Revelstoke.
Saturday, June 20 also marked the official opening of the Revelstoke Skywalk, a 0.8 kilometre hike out to the observation deck and suspension bridge. The resort opened the skywalk to locals Saturday, Aug. 3, 2025 as a way to thank the community for supporting the project, Revelstoke Mountain Resort president Jason Kelder told the Mountaineer in an April interview. The June 20 opening officially launched the skywalk to the general population, adding one more attraction to the resort’s summer offerings.
“We’re always looking for new ways to help guests connect with the mountains beyond the winter season,” Kelder said following the opening ceremony. “The Skywalk is part of our ongoing commitment to creating unforgettable experiences year-round, giving visitors another reason to explore the mountains and experience Revelstoke in every season.”
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