We went to kicking horse for some mountain biking....

We went to kicking horse for some mountain biking. The trails were great with a lot of variety and the rental staff were awesome to deal with.

Unfortunately the amenities left something to be desired. Perhaps it was the time of year we went and the resort caters to the winter sports season more.

We stayed in the palliser hotel for around $140 CAN dollars for the night. The blinds were broken, the wifi didn't work, our toilet didn't work half the time, the bathroom sink didn't drain, and the sliding glass door didn't lock. Maybe a one off room, but for the price I expect things in the hotel room to work properly. A plus on the rooms is they come with some basic appliances (microwave , kettle, toaster, fridge, kitchen sink, cutlery, and glasses) so you can bring some basic foods to "cook", which you may want to do.

We ate at the Winston bar and grill. The staff were amazing, but the food...just sucked. Got the burger and it was a greasy store bought patty and freezer fries which cost 20 dollars. We couldn't finish them. Honestly, if you want a burger, you'll want to head down to the McDonald's in town because they have a better burger than Winston's.

We also found that there isn't much to do around Golden in the summer unless you go up the gondola, which may not be a surprise.

Over all, I enjoyed the staff and the biking, everything else was pretty underwhelming. You might have a better experience in the winter. If you're looking for a better summer time adventures, try Panorama, it's not to much further and we had a much better time in the summer.