For winter, both the mountains and the upper valleys offer exceptional snowmobiling with some of the longest trails in British Columbia. Whether you choose snowmobiling on some wide groomed trails amongst the tall peaks or up on the alpine trails basking in the champagne powder, you will find what your heart is looking for.

From the heights of extreme or the lows of the serene., take a day (or two) and then end your day relaxing in one of Kamloops area's great accommodations, this place can cater to your every whim.

Whatever you choose, you'll soon find yourself immersed in an easy going atmosphere. Lively music from a local pub will pull you in, and before you know it, you'll be taste testing in one of many bars and restaurants. This is your destination, it is impossible not to have fun!

The Rossmore Lake area
(1/2 hour from town) at an elevation 1,200 to 1,800 metres boasts a long season as well, with snow depths reaching nearly two metres. Novice and intermediate trails, forest roads and a pipeline provide routes to Rossmore Lake and its two cabins plus many nearby lakes offering great ice-fishing.

Greenstone Mountain
(20 minutes from town) at 1,200 to 1,500 metre elevation and snow depths of one to two metres has novice and intermediate trails, roads, cutblocks and lakes, with ice-fishing in many nearby lakes. This is a good connector route to the Logan Lake club’s trail systems through the Tunkwa Lake and Forge Mountain areas.

Tod Mountain
(Sun Peaks—3/4 hour from Kamloops) with snow depths of more than two metres, offers a long season at 1,350 to 2,100 metre elevation. Its riding area offers novice, intermediate and challenging riding on trails, roads, cutblocks and lakes plus alpine riding above tree-line. Its season is long and its facilities unmatched at Sun Peaks Resort, with hotels and restaurants that are sledder-friendly.

The Adams Plateau
(One hour from Kamloops, near Shuswap Lake), provides excellent trail and meadow riding with spectacular views from 1,200 to 1,500 metre elevation. Snow depths are up to three metres and the season is long!

Green Mountain and Indian Meadows
(one hour from Kamloops near Barrière) range from 1,200 to 2,100 metre elevation with novice, intermediate and expert riding on trails, roads, meadows and alpine bowls. Indian Meadows is rolling terrain providing endless family fun. Higher yet is Green Mountain, more suitable for advanced riders and providing challenging hills and ravines. Snow depths are from two to three metres.

Crowfoot, Mount Lichen, Mount Pukeashun and Grizzly Mountains
1,200 to 2,250 metres in elevation have intermediate and expert riding in alpine meadows, hills and cliffs. The Crowfoot Snowmobile Association has two excellent chalets and a grooming program on Crowfoot and Grizzly. Access is via Celista on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Snow depths are up to four metres deep and the season is long! In fact, snow depth some years can be too great for most sleds until February.

Raft Mountain and Harp Mountain
The domain of the Clearwater Club. Both mountains have long seasons, snow depths of 1.5 to four metres and great shelter cabins. Elevations are 1,200 to 2,250 metres and views are spectacular! It boasts roads, trails, cutblocks, meadows, alpine bowls and exposed ridges, and terrain can be found for novice, intermediate and expert riders.

Maps of some of these areas are available from club members and dealers, and more are being developed. Contacting local club members may be the best way to experience these areas and learn of any potential hazards to avoid.