Annistacia, Rita, Roger, Diane and Tim at the 2004
Beauty Creek Control
(Photographer Unknown)
Controls
More control information available here.
| Control Location | Distance | Food | Showers | Sleeping | Motels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | 123 km | Light Meal | No | No | Yes |
| Blue River | 229 km | Store/Restaurant | No | No | Yes |
| Valemount | 320 km | Meal | No | Limited* | Yes |
| Jasper | 444 km | Meal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Beauty Creek | 531 km | Meal | Limited** | Limited | No |
| Lake Louise | 677 km | Meal | No | Limited | Yes |
| Castle Junction | 709 km | Snacks | No | No | No |
| Golden | 816 km | Meal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revelstoke | 964 km | Meal | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Enderby | 1077 km | Snacks | No | No | Yes |
| Salmon Arm | 1100 km | Meal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notes:
- Route sheets and maps showing the control locations will be supplied for support crews.
- Bag drop service will be provided to 3 controls. Riders may choose any 3 from the following list: Jasper, Beauty Creek, Lake Louise, Golden, Revelstoke or Salmon Arm.
- Maximum size for drop bags not to exceed 10" x 10" x 20" (250mm x 250mm x 500mm) and 15 lbs (7kg).
- A sag wagon will follow the last rider and carry any rider who abandons to the nearest convenient town from which the rider must make his/her own arrangements for transport back to the start/finish.
- There will be light refreshments at all controls (water, Gatorade, fruit, cookies). Meals will be provided at all controls except Blue River, Castle Junction and Enderby.
- There will be dormatory style sleeping accomodations at Jasper, Beauty Creek, Lake Louise, Golden, Revelstoke and Salmon Arm. Private accomodations (motels, B&B etc.) are available where noted and must be arranged by riders. Control accomodation is on a first come, first served basis.
- *There are limited accomodations provided at the control in Valemount. Riders wishing to sleep before Jasper should make private arrangements for motel room accomodation here.
- Private accommodation is also available between Golden and Salmon Arm at the top of Rogers Pass.
- Showers available on a first come, first served basis at Jasper, Golden, Revelstoke and Salmon Arm.
- **Beauty Creek is a rustic hostel with a single shower. Water must be heated on a propane burner.
