RED Mountain Resort will officially open of Canada’s newest bike park, RED Mountain Bike Park, this Saturday, June 21, marking a bold new chapter in the resort’s evolution as a four-season destination.
Designed in collaboration with Gravity Logic—the world-renowned leaders in bike park design and development—the new park will offer an exhilarating mix of singletrack, jump lines, and flow trails that cater to riders of all skill levels.
The RED Mountain Bike Park is being developed as a multi-year project, with new trails and
features rolling out across the next three years.
From first-timers to advanced riders, every trail has been crafted to challenge, inspire, and reward. The goal: to create a park where beginners feel like experts and seasoned riders can still be humbled—a true playground of progression and possibility.
“We’ve always believed in keeping RED authentic, rugged, and community-driven,” said Andrew Lunt, General Manager at RED Mountain Resort.
“This bike park is an extension of that philosophy—building a space where every rider can feel the stoke, challenge their limits, and grow their skills. Partnering with Gravity Logic has allowed us to ensure that the trails meet the highest standards while still delivering that raw RED feel.”
At the heart of the project is a commitment to progression, with a trail network that will emphasize variety, accessibility, and rider development. Whether you’re looking for gentle
greens, fast flow, or technical descents, RED’s trail system will provide an experience that
evolves with the rider.
Gravity Logic, whose credits include some of the most celebrated bike parks in the world, brings their expertise to every berm, roller, and tabletop.
“We’re incredibly excited about what we’re building at RED,” said Dave Kelly of Gravity Logic.
“The terrain is exceptional, the vision is clear, and the passion from the RED team is real. This park is going to turn heads.”
RED Mountain’s summer expansion is part of a broader vision to transform the resort into a
year-round hub for outdoor adventure, anchored in its authentic Kootenay spirit and renowned natural terrain
RED Mountain appoints New President to guide vision
Red Mountain Resort has announced a major leadership transition that marks both the culmination of a 22-year legacy and the beginning of a bold new era.
After more than two decades at the helm, Howard Katkov, RED’s long-time CEO who has successfully led RED’s strategy of growth to preserve the resort’s fierce independence without disenfranchising the community of Rossland, will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Katkov will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board, ensuring that RED’s ethos remains intact. Simultaneously, Don Thompson, President of RED Mountain Resort, will also transition out of his executive role while remaining an active member of the board.
Following an extensive international search, RED is proud to welcome Mark Schroetel as its new President, effective July 6, 2025.
With over 30 years of resort and industry leadership, Schroetel has a proven record of helping ski areas thrive—while staying true to their soul.
“For 22 years, I’ve poured my heart into this mountain,” said Howard Katkov. “Not to build a cookie-cutter resort, but to protect something real. RED stands for independence, character, and community. I couldn’t pass that legacy to just anyone. In Mark, I see someone who gets it—who understands that RED’s success lies in its authenticity, not in conforming to the status quo. I’m thrilled to support him as we take RED into its next chapter.”
Schroetel brings a rich and diverse background to RED. He served for 15 years as General Manager of Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania, where he oversaw a full-scale redevelopment of the resort. Later, he spent 8 years as General Manager and CEO at Utah’s Powder Mountain, North America’s largest skiable resort by acreage, where he helped define a differentiated skiing experience focused on preservation over profit.
But for Schroetel, RED is more than a career move—it’s personal.
“I’ve always been drawn to the Kootenays,” said Schroetel.
“In fact, I brought my dad here for his 60th birthday and returned to RED as a reward for completing my first year as a GM over two decades ago. When this opportunity came up, it felt like destiny. During a recent visit, my wife looked at me and said she’s never seen me so happy in the 16 years we’ve been together. I responded, ‘This is where I belong.’”
“I’m incredibly honored to join the team at RED and can’t wait to put down roots in Rossland. This is more than a job—it’s a commitment to community, to authenticity, and to keeping the dream of independent skiing alive.”
Schroetel’s appointment is the next step in that evolution—ushering in a future built not on acquisition or homogenization, but on independence, innovation, and respect for the mountain and the community of Rossland.
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