Kusam Klimb – 24 km
The Kusam Klimb is a wild and rugged 24 km loop heading up and over the back of Mt. H’Kusam then down the Stowe Creek watershed. It’s tough!
The Klimb has exclusive access to the award winning Bill’s Trail for this annual event, held near the summer solstice. The Kusam Klimb draws participants from around the world hoping to conquer the mountain! Are YOU tough enough?
Kusam Klimb Race Info
24km | 1593m Elevation Gain
Start time: 7:00am
Start/Finish: Salmon River Guesthouse, 909 Sayward Road, Sayward, BC
Aid Stations & Cut off Times
Bill’s Aid Station: 3.5km – Cutoff time 8:15am (1 hour, 15 minutes).
Stowe Creek: 11.3km – Cutoff time: 2:30pm (7 hours, 30 minutes).
Springer Creek: 16.2km – Cutoff time: 4:00pm (9 hours).
Cottonwood: 19.2km – Cutoff time: 5:30pm (10 hours, 30 minutes).
Finish Line: 24km – Cutoff time: 7:00pm (12 hours).
CUPLESS – in our ongoing efforts to reduce waste, our aid stations are now cupless. Please bring a re-useable cup/bottle with you.
Hiking poles are allowed.
Bib Pick-up
Friday, June 20, 2025: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, June 21, 2025: 5:00am – 7:00am + Pancake Breakfast!
Please bring valid, government-issued, photo ID to pick up your bib number and wristband.
You’ll need your wristband for food and drinks so please keep it on! Post-race BBQ starting from 11am!
Race Rules & Policies
Please take a moment to read our rules and policies.
Course Map
Bill’s Trail
Check out Bill’s Trail: The Kusam Klimb Story by Matt Cecil.
Mini Klimb – 12.8km
New from 2023 is the Mini-Klimb. Great for the younger crowd and those looking to challenge themselves on something smaller before taking on the big Klimb!
