Winter in British Columbia is invigorating, fun and full of adventure. The skies appear bluer and a blanket of white covers the mountains, alpine meadows and hills. The air is crisp and clean and the snow crunches beneath your feet, Mother Nature, has completely transformed the countryside. It's time for skating, skiing, and snowmobiling!

Snowmobiling gives you the mobility to explore remote backcountry areas of British Columbia. In just a few short hours you can make your way from a valley floor to a mountaintop and along the way truly enjoy the wonders that winter brings.

Photos courtesy of Leanne Davies

BC offers world class snowmobiling terrain, from gentle slopes to switchbacks. Every region has excellent sledding conditions with groomed trails and varied terrain for all levels of snowmobilers from beginner to advanced riders. There are easy trails found near the numerous winter resorts to longer rides that head into the higher alpine meadows.

Whether you like to do your sledding close to civilization or prefer to hit the trails that lead to the backcountry it's great fun to be a snowmobiler. Enjoy the thrills and even the spills of snowmobiling . . . it is an exhilarating ride!


Never hit the backcountry before checking out snow conditions and when in doubt contact local snowmobilers. Most every community has a snowmobile club or organization, and they are up to date on the conditions of the area. If heading into the mountains, check for avalanche possibilities and sled with someone who is familiar with the terrain. Take along common spare parts for your machine, carry a first aid kit, extra food and water, and most important always let someone know where you are going and what time you plan to return.

Have fun snowmobiling in British Columbia and always play it safe!

British Columbia Adventure Network

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