About us

Higher Ground Sports is dedicated to promoting and sustaining active mountain lifestyles in and around the town of Golden, BC.

In the heart of Canada’s rugged mountain culture, Higher Ground Sports is Golden BC’s only mountain store stocking big mountain, free-ride and backcountry ski’s, split-board’s, climbing gear, avalanche safety gear, bikes and biking equipment, camping gear, paddle-boards and quality accessories for any adventure.

Higher Ground Sports was founded as Kicking Horse Gear Exchange in 2001, by Sue Abuelsamid with the main aim of having a small consignment store to provide experienced goods to the town.  Trevor and Charlotte Gavura took over in 2008 and gave it a fresh look by introducing quality new brands steadily over the years, providing a one-stop-shop for any adventure. 

Lolli Gagnon took over the store in September 2013, she kept the high standards of customer service, expanded to provide rental products, added to the already varied inventory and established a tech-shop providing services year round for bike and ski tuning.