The world’s great golf destinations have a few things in common. A collection of great golf courses? Obviously. Fabulous hotels, resorts, and cozy, course-side lodges? Indeed! Incredible restaurants, craft breweries, local markets, and the like? Absolutely! Adventure add-ons that ice the cake and put the cherry on top? Yes! And this describes the Columbia Valley […]
After a few rounds of friendly (and sometimes fierce) competition across the Columbia Valley Golf Trail, Ryan Ruffels and Malosi Togisala wrapped up their visit with a day full of fun, adventure, and classic Columbia Valley experiences. First up: a backcountry ATV adventure with Toby Creek Adventures, just outside of Panorama Mountain Resort. Winding through […]
The adventure continues! After kicking off their Columbia Valley Golf Trail journey at Copper Point Golf, Ryan Ruffels and Malosi Togisala headed to Eagle Ranch Resort—a stunning course perched above the Columbia River with mountain views in every direction. This time, the duo took on a unique format: alternate shot with a coin-flip twist. After […]
The Columbia Valley Golf Trail series rolls on — and this time, Ryan Ruffels and Malosi Togisala are taking on their followers at the Riverside Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. After putting out a call on Instagram, two fans answered the challenge and showed up ready to play. The result? A friendly but competitive […]
The Columbia Valley Golf Trail series continues at one of the region’s most scenic and beloved courses — The Springs Course at Radium Hot Springs. Known for its mountain views, rolling fairways, and perfectly conditioned greens, it’s the kind of course that can inspire your best golf. For Ryan Ruffels, it did just that. Joined […]
We were thrilled to welcome Ryan Ruffels and Malosi Togisala to the Columbia Valley Golf Trail this summer! These talented golfers spent time exploring the Columbia Valley Golf Trail courses, views, and adventures in between. Their Canada series kicks off right here in Invermere at Copper Point Golf, where a casual round on The Point […]
When do golf courses in Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Windermere, and Fairmont Hot Springs close for the 2025 season? The Columbia Valley Golf Trail is known for its long playing season, often stretching well into the fall. It’s the perfect time to enjoy crisp days, quieter fairways, and stunning mountain scenery before courses close for […]
Near the end of the spectacular, three hour drive from Calgary to Radium Hot Springs, the highway meanders along a spirited mountain stream and cuts through a narrow, cliff-walled canyon. When you drive through and get to the other side, to the quaint and charming townsite, something changes. You’re in the Columbia Valley. The grass […]
