Events
Hoodoo Adventure Race Camp!
Apr 22 & 23, 2023
SOLD OUT!!!
Over two days, you will learn what Adventure Racing is all about. We will go over all disciplines of Adventure Racing including:
- Orienteering
- Rappelling
- Rock Climbing
- Trekking
- Mountain biking, and
- Paddling
We will also share tips, talk equipment, and strategies so you can be prepared for your first Adventure Race.
Bighorn Bushwack Adventure Race
(3 & 8 Hour Adventure Races)
Apr 29, 2023 – West Kelowna
The Bighorn Bushwhack Adventure Race is the perfect introduction to Adventure Racing and provides two options:
- The 3 hour
- Total distance (22.5 km) *optional advanced section*
- Trekking (5 km)
- Mountain Biking (13.5 km)
- Paddling (4 km)
- The 8 hour
- Total distance (45 km) *optional advanced section*
- Trekking (10 km)
- Mountain Biking (27 km)
- Paddling (8 km)
Solos and Teams of 2 must complete the course by navigating to checkpoints using the maps provided. Course navigation is for all experience levels.
Teams with more experience have the option for advanced checkpoints.
Expedition Canada
May 23-29, 2023
Expedition Canada is a 4-6 day Adventure Race involving trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing, orienteering, and rope skills. Mixed, Male, Female, Young, and Masters teams of 4 must navigate their way, unsupported through an arduous 580km course that is only revealed to them hours before. This is an exciting but challenging race. We guarantee a race to remember.
World Tour Paddle Film Festival
June 3, 2023
Come relax under the stars and enjoy a wonderful spring Okanagan evening next to Okanagan Lake watching some beautiful Paddling documentaries.
Fresh food will be available as well as some fine local wine and craft beer.
ALL PROCEEDS will be donated to Youth Outdoor Recreation Society (YORS).
Inspire Her: Outdoor Adventure, Food & Films
June 17, 2023
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
This fundraising event is aimed at inspiring girls through outdoor adventure and play.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used by the Youth Outdoor Recreation Society to create an outdoor leadership camp that will be sure to inspire young girls in our community through positive role modeling and adventure.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit:
Big White Peak Challenge
Aug 19, 2023
Conquer 1 or 3 stunning peaks of the world-famous Big White mountain during this exciting trail running race.
The 1 peak course covers approximately 11 km of trail and 635 meters of elevation while the 3 peaks cover 32 km and 1940 meters of elevation.
From village to the dirt road, single track to lakes, ridges, and amazing mountain views, this event has it all.
Bighorn Bushwack Adventure Race
(24 Hour Adventure Race)
Sep 9/10, 2023 – Penticton
We are excited to bring to life this 24 hour Adventure Race. This is an excellent intermediate Adventure Race for teams of 2 or 4 (co-ed, female, or male). Teams must complete the course by navigating to check points using the maps provided within the 24h time period allocated.
Total distance (~130 km with all optional points)
– Trekking (35 km)
– Mountain Biking (75 km)
– Paddling – Canoe (20 km)
Teams with more experience have the option for advanced checkpoints.
Penticton Beer Run
Oct 14, 2023
Covering 9 breweries and local eateries, this 10K walk/run will be a stunner!
Starting at our newest brewery, Abandoned Railway, participants will thoroughly enjoy this year’s scenic route cruising down the KVR trail as they sample their way through Penticton.
Tastings from Barley Mill, Cannery, Tin Whistle, Neighbourhood, Slackwater, Highway 97, Firehall, Giant’s Head, and Abandoned Railway are included.
This event is a must-do of the year!
Hoodoo Race Rental Packages
Hoodoo Adventures offers an array of rental packages to suit your needs. Just need a rental delivered? We got it. Need a paddler, too? We got that as well.
Check in below for more information.
Don’t see you event listed? Contact us for custom pricing.
Includes…
- Rental Kayak
- Safety Equipment
- Delivery to Race Start
- Pick up from Race Finish
- Basic boat cleaning
Includes…
- Paddler
- Rental Kayak
- Safety Equipment
- Delivery to Race Start
- Pick up from Race Finish
- Basic boat cleaning
UltraMAN Canada 2023
July 28 – 30
Ultra520k Canada 2023
July 30 – Aug 1
Skaha Lake UltraSWIM 2023
Aug 13
Santa Rec Run
Nov 25, 2023
Kick off the holiday season with friends & family from your school’s community. Run or walk the kids fun run (1km or 5km). The Youth Outdoor Recreation Society and its sponsors value the benefits outdoor programming brings to local youth. With some draw prizes, race prizes, workplace retreats up for grabs, and so much more. Don’t be a Grinch, join us and get active for outdoor programming!
It’s all about the kids and being active our outdoors!
Contact us for more information on how you can get involved.
Hoodoo Ski Tour & Snowshoe Festival
2024 (Date TBA)
Join us at Apex Mountain Resort to experience a wide range of activities during our 4th annual Hoodoo Ski Tour and Snowshoe Clinics. Avalanche awareness clinics, beginner initiation tours, intermediate beacon search and tour, snowshoe tours and our incredible tours under the stars with dinner and wine at the amazing Gunbarrel Saloon. Whether you are a beginner, enthusiast, or professional, the festival will have something for you. Bring your skis, split board or snowshoes and join in on the fun!!
