Kusam Klimb

Kusam Klimb

The Kusam Klimb is an annual trail running event held near the summer solstice in Sayward, British Columbia, with the race base at Salmon River Guesthouse. The event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw peoples.

The event offers two distances:

• 24 km, with over 1,500 m of elevation gain.
• 13 km, 491 m of elevation gain.

The full route is a wild, rugged 24 km loop that climbs up and over the back of Mt. H'Kusam and descends the Stowe Creek watershed. The race has exclusive access to Bill's Trail for the event. The full Klimb includes four fully stocked aid stations; the Mini Klimb has two. Participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle because aid stations do not provide disposable cups.

Participation is regulated: entrants must be 14 years or older, those aged 14 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult for the full duration, and entrants under 18 require a parent or guardian signature. No children under 14 are permitted. No support crew or spectators are allowed on the mountain or at aid stations, and no motorized vehicle access is permitted on the mountain on race day. Hiking poles are allowed.

The 2026 full Klimb is sold out with no waitlist. A pre-race pancake and coffee service and a post-race barbecue are provided as part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.