Snowmobiling in Revelstoke, B.C.
With tons of champagne powder, high-reaching peaks, huge snow-laden bowls and perfectly groomed trails, it is no wonder Revelstoke is B.C.'s hottest spot to snowmobile. Not only do the mountains cater to sledders, but the town of Revelstoke has a reputation for being very snowmobile-friendly. Take a look at our snowmobiling in Revelstoke page and find out why you should include Revelstoke on your next snowmobiling vacation
SNOWMOBILING IN REVELSTOKE Celebrating friendship
At the invite of my buddy—10-year-old Liam Francis—I, along with my kids Matt and Tasha, went to Revelstoke to do some spring sledding with the Francis Clan at Boulder Mountain.
SNOWMOBILING IN REVELSTOKE Revving up family fun
It all started at the 2006 Alberta Snowmobile Association’s (ASA) Snowmobile and ATV Show in Calgary, Alberta, with a charming little nine-year-old doing what guys like most—checking out new machines.
SNOWMOBILING IN REVELSTOKE Spring sledding in Revelstoke
With long, sunny days and tons of snow on the mountain, Revelstoke, B.C., offers some of the best spring sledding around.
SNOWMOBILING IN REVELSTOKE Sledding and sunbathing
The high elevation of the snowmobiling area surrounding Revelstoke is advantageous in more ways than just providing massive amounts of snow for snowmobilers to play in; it also means the sledding season lasts longer than in many other places.
SNOWMOBILING IN REVELSTOKE Revving it up in Revy SnoRiders West advertising consultant Cora Tschetters joined BRP's 5th annual V.I.C. Ride and discovered fantastic riding in Revelstoke aboard the new Ski-doo Rev XP.
SNOWMOBILING IN REVELSTOKE World-class sledding
Imagine entering a place where there are no limits to how much fun you can have—that's exactly what sledders discover the minute they step into the vast backcountry that surrounds Revelstoke.
SNOWMOBILING IN REVELSTOKE Rev up your engines
Even driving through the valley in which Revelstoke is situated is enough to take most people's breath away, and if operating a motor vehicle in the lowest possible altitude in the region can provoke that reaction, imagine how it feels to sled through the legendary depths of mountain powder on the top of the Selkirk or Monashee mountain ranges while gazing down on those awestruck drivers stuck far below.
SNOWMOBILING IN REVELSTOKE Powder to the people
Graham Helfrick of Calgary, Alberta, could be considered a connoisseur of snowmobiling in Western Canada.
Revelstoke | The essentials
Annual snowfall: 40 to 60 ft. Average winter temp: -3°C Sledding season: November-June Local dealers: Big Eddy Sales and Rentals (Yamaha) (250) 837-4181 Info: Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce
(250) 837-5345 www.revelstokecc.bc.ca
Revelstoke | Rider’s Choice award winner
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Where to stay
Glacier House Resort
Located at the foot of Frisby Ridge, Glacier House Resort is an excellent place to stay while you explore Revelstoke's fantastic mountain riding areas.
The lodge boasts not only a great bistro restaurant and sledder's pub, but also spacious fireplace rooms, a large indoor pool, as well as a spa, sauna and hot tub, to turn any sledding trip into a well-deserved winter holiday. Ten individual log chalets sleep anywhere from four to 12 people and feature satellite TVs, full bathrooms and comfortable sleigh beds. All large cabins have their own seven-person hot tub as well.
New in 2006 is Kootenay House—a six-bedroom group cabin for 12 that offers it all from only $64/night, room and meals included. There's plenty of safe parking for big trucks and trailers, and a secure well-lit compound for sled storage at night.
With on-site services that include a snowmobile shop and a brand new fleet of snowmobiles for rent, sledding in the West just doesn't get any better than this.
