Pacific to the Rockies
Vancouver, BC to Denver, CO
Eighteen days, five states and provinces and roughly 2,480 miles from the Pacific to the Rockies — the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the Icefields Parkway, Waterton–Glacier and Yellowstone, finishing in Denver. Every day mapped, every hotel chosen, every mile earned.
The Pacific to the Rockies.
Eighteen days, five states and provinces and roughly 2,480 miles from the Pacific to the Rockies — the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the Icefields Parkway, Waterton–Glacier and Yellowstone, finishing in Denver. Every day mapped, every hotel chosen, every mile earned.
18
Days
2,480
Miles
5
States & Provinces
2027
Next Departure
DATES · 1–18 August 2027
BIKE COLLECTION · Monday 2 August 2027 — Vancouver pickup
BIKE RETURN · Wednesday 18 August 2027 — Denver drop-off
BC
British Columbia
AB
Alberta
MT
Montana
WY
Wyoming
CO
Colorado
Five States. One Crossing.
Vancouver up the Sea-to-Sky and across the Rockies, south through Waterton, Glacier and Yellowstone, then east across Wyoming to Denver. Tap a marker to explore.
18 Days from the Pacific to Denver
2,483 miles across two countries, with two off-bike days to breathe. Tap any day for the full ride guide.
Arrival in Vancouver
No riding target. Check licences, insurance, luggage and navigation before departure.
Vancouver to Whistler
Short mileage by design; traffic can be heavy. Leave room for viewpoint stops.
Whistler to Lillooet
Technical mountain day with steep grades and tight corners. Keep the mileage low.
Lillooet to Kamloops
A relaxed transition from Coast Mountains into BC's dry interior.
Kamloops to Revelstoke
Allow extra time for summer traffic on Highway 1.
Revelstoke to Lake Louise
National park pass required. Construction and wildlife can slow progress.
Lake Louise to Jasper
The tour's signature day. Fuel is limited; fill at Lake Louise and Saskatchewan Crossing.
Rest Day in Jasper
True down day. Optional local riding should remain flexible.
Jasper to Rocky Mountain House
Longest Canadian day. Carry water and keep fuel discipline.
Rocky Mountain House to Waterton Lakes
Maximum-mileage day but mostly flowing ranch roads. Watch for wind and livestock.
Rest Day at Waterton Lakes
Second full down day. Confirm next day's Chief Mountain border hours.
Waterton Lakes to Whitefish
Seasonal border. Verify 2027 opening dates and hours before final booking.
Whitefish to Missoula
Choose MT-83 for the more scenic route rather than direct US-93.
Missoula to West Yellowstone
Long scenic day with remote sections. Fuel at Hamilton, Wisdom and Ennis.
West Yellowstone to Cody
Low mileage, very slow park day. Wildlife and queues can add hours.
Cody to Buffalo
US-14A has steep grades. Confirm road and weather conditions.
Buffalo to Laramie
This is the main transit day. Wind can be strong on Wyoming's open plains.
Laramie to Denver
Snowy Range is seasonal; use US-287 direct as the weather fallback.
Stops Worth Stopping For.
Rainforest parks, the Icefields Parkway, the Cowboy Trail, Yellowstone and the Bighorns. The places that make the crossing.
Stanley Park
A 400-hectare rainforest park on the Vancouver Seawall — Totem Poles and city skyline views.
Sea-to-Sky Highway 99
Howe Sound cliffs, Squamish and the Tantalus Range — one of the world's great riding roads.
Shannon Falls Provincial Park
The third-highest waterfall in BC, a short walk from the highway.
Duffey Lake Road (BC-99)
Steep grades and tight switchbacks through the Coast Mountains — the tour's finest technical riding.
Joffre Lakes
Three striking turquoise glacial lakes a short hike off the Duffey Lake Road.
Marble Canyon Provincial Park
Limestone canyon and turquoise lakes on the climb out of Lillooet.
Shuswap Lake
The long lake system that threads the Trans-Canada to Revelstoke.
Rogers Pass
The 1,330m pass through Glacier National Park — summit of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Yoho National Park
Spiral Tunnels, Takakkaw Falls and the Continental Divide at the BC/Alberta border.
Lake Louise
The turquoise glacial lake and the chateau on its shore — book shuttles ahead.
Icefields Parkway (AB-93)
230km of glaciers, waterfalls and big-game wildlife — the signature ride.
Columbia Icefield
The Athabasca Glacier and Ice Explorer tours on the parkway.
Athabasca Falls
Powerful 23m waterfall just south of Jasper.
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island boat cruise on one of the most photographed lakes in the Rockies.
David Thompson Highway (AB-11)
A remote, little-trafficked corridor through the Rockies west of Rocky Mountain House.
Cowboy Trail (AB-22)
The flowing ranch-road run down the eastern Rockies from Sundre to Pincher Creek.
Waterton Lakes National Park
Where the Canadian Rockies meet the prairie — Red Rock Canyon and Cameron Lake.
Chief Mountain border crossing
The seasonal Canada–US port of entry linking Waterton to Glacier — verify 2027 hours.
Flathead Lake
The largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, on US-93.
Big Hole National Battlefield
The 1877 Nez Perce battlefield in the Big Hole Valley, MT-43.
Yellowstone Grand Loop
Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone — a slow, full day.
Bighorn Scenic Byway (US-14A)
The steep, spectacular crossing of the Bighorn Mountains via Burgess Junction.
Snowy Range Scenic Byway (WY-130)
A high alpine crossing of the Medicine Bow Range — seasonal, with a US-287 weather fallback.
Lakeside, Boutique & Historic Beds.
From a Whistler boutique lodge to Lake Louise, Waterton and a Denver finish — hand-picked stops with motorcycle-friendly parking across two countries.
Mid-RangePinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
A harbourfront base on the North Shore seawall — arrival night before collection.
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Mid-RangeSummit Lodge Boutique Hotel
A boutique village base at the top of the Sea-to-Sky.
Check AvailabilityBudgetReynolds Hotel
A simple, reliable stop after the Duffey Lake descent.
Check AvailabilityMid-RangeDelta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops
Reliable, motorcycle-friendly stop in BC's dry interior.
Check AvailabilityPremiumThe Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke
A mountain resort base before the push over Rogers Pass.
Check AvailabilityMid-RangeLake Louise Inn
A practical base inside the Banff park boundary, walk to the lake shuttle.
Check AvailabilityMid-RangeForest Park Hotel
A central Jasper stay — two-night stop for the rest day.
Check AvailabilityMid-RangeForest Park Hotel – second night
Rest day — keep local rides and excursions weather-flexible.
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BudgetBest Western Rocky Mountain House
A dependable stop after the long David Thompson day.
Check AvailabilityMid-RangeBayshore Inn Resort & Spa
A lakeside resort inside Waterton — two-night stop.
Check AvailabilityMid-RangeBayshore Inn Resort & Spa – second night
Rest day — Waterton exploration and Red Rock Canyon.
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Mid-RangeThe Firebrand Hotel
A boutique base in downtown Whitefish, just over the US border.
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Mid-RangeResidence Inn Missoula Downtown
A downtown Missoula suite stop after the Swan Valley.
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Mid-RangeExplorer Cabins at Yellowstone
Cluster cabins at the west gate of Yellowstone.
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HistoricPremiumHistoricBudgetThe Historic Occidental Hotel
A restored 1880s hotel and saloon at the foot of the Bighorns.
Check AvailabilityMid-RangeHilton Garden Inn Laramie
A reliable stop after the long Wyoming plains transit.
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PremiumThe Rally Hotel at McGregor Square
A baseball-village hotel in LoDo to toast the finish in Denver.
Check AvailabilityWhat to Carry East.
Eighteen days, every climate from Pacific rainforest to high-pass snow and Wyoming wind. This is the kit that gets you there and back.
Riding Gear
- Helmet (full-face or modular) ×1Essential
- Touring jacket (armoured, vented) ×1Essential
- Waterproof over-jacket ×1Essential
- Armoured trousers ×1Essential
- Gauntlet & summer gloves ×2Essential
- Waterproof touring boots ×1Essential
- Packable mid-layer ×1Essential
Clothing
- Base layers (moisture-wicking) ×3
- Riding socks ×4
- Off-bike clothes ×3
Electronics
- Phone + USB charge lead ×1Essential
- Power bank ×1Essential
- Action camera / GoPro ×1
- GPS unit (Garmin) ×1
Documents
- Passport ×1Essential
- eTA (Canada) + ESTA (US) ×1Essential
- Driving licence ×1Essential
- International Driving Permit ×1Essential
- Travel insurance policy ×1Essential
- Parks Canada Discovery Pass ×1Essential
- America the Beautiful Pass ×1Essential
- Paper itinerary & hotel list ×1Essential
First Aid
- First aid kit ×1Essential
- Sunscreen SPF50 ×1Essential
- Insect repellent ×1Essential
- Personal medication ×1Essential
Tools
- Tyre repair plug kit ×1Essential
- CO2 inflators / mini pump ×1Essential
- Chain lube ×1Essential
- Multi-tool ×1Essential
- Microfibre cloth ×2
Personal
- Rain covers for luggage ×1Essential
- Sunglasses (polarised) ×1Essential
Hard-Won Crossing Wisdom.
Border hours, park passes, mountain weather and fuel discipline — the things that actually keep you upright and on schedule across two countries.
Verify Chief Mountain Border Hours
The Canada–US crossing on Day 12 is seasonal. Confirm 2027 opening dates and hours before final booking — the Chief Mountain port can close with little notice.
Carry Both Park Passes
Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Waterton need a Parks Canada pass; Yellowstone and Glacier need an America the Beautiful pass. Buy both up front to skip gate queues.
Maximum 250 Miles a Day
The plan caps every riding day at 250 miles. Three days hit 245 — carry water and keep fuel discipline on the long Canadian and Montana crossings.
Fuel Before the Icefields
Services vanish on the Icefields Parkway. Fill up in Lake Louise and again at Saskatchewan River Crossing; the next fuel is Jasper.
US-14A Steep Grades
The Bighorn crossing has steep grades and tight switchbacks. Confirm road and weather conditions the night before — descents demand brake discipline.
Snowy Range Is Seasonal
WY-130 over the Snowy Range closes with snow. The plan keeps US-287 as the weather fallback for the final run into Denver.
Wyoming Wind
The Day 17 transit across Wyoming's open plains can be gusty. Grip the bars, tuck behind the screen and expect crosswinds on exposed sections.
Yellowstone Wildlife & Queues
Low mileage on Day 15 hides a very slow park day. Bison jams and geyser queues can add hours — start at 07:00 and keep the schedule flexible.
One-Way Bike Rental
Pickup is Vancouver and drop-off is Denver — a one-way hire. Confirm the one-way fee, luggage capacity and roadside assistance in the quote.
Border Paperwork
Carry a valid passport, an eTA for Canada and an ESTA for the US, plus an International Driving Permit. EagleRider handles the bike’s paperwork.
Two Rest Days, Earned
Jasper and Waterton each earn a full day off the bikes. They make the fourteen riding days across two countries sustainable.
Pre-load the GPX
Cell signal dies in the Coast Mountains, the Icefields Parkway and across much of Montana and Wyoming. Have the route on a Garmin or offline app.
Before You Roll.
The questions every rider asks before 2,480 miles from the Pacific to Denver.
The Rockies are waiting.
Eighteen days. Five states. One ride from the Pacific to the Mile High City. Plan it your way — then ride it.
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