Snowmobiling in Smithers, B.C.
Few places embrace the winter season as passionately as the friendly town of Smithers, B.C. With miles upon miles of untracked wilderness and groomed trails stretching over a variety of terrain, it is no wonder this European alpine-style community has earned itself the reputation of being a very snowmobiler-friendly and fun destination for riders of all ages and skill levels.
SNOWMOBILING IN SMITHERS Like father, like son
A shared love for the sled has brought the Grafs closer together.
SNOWMOBILING IN SMITHERS The Switzerland of Canada
If your dream is to snowmobile in places with only the most breathtaking natural beauty, then Smithers is the place to go.
SNOWMOBILING IN SMITHERS A sledder's paradise
For many years, Smithers has been one of the best kept secrets in British Columbia’s snowmobiling circles.
SNOWMOBILING IN SMITHERS
Take a ride on the wild side
With a riding season that starts around the beginning of November and continues on through April, Smithers is able to offer riders plenty of wicked trails in a number of different locations.
Smithers | The essentials
Annual snowfall: 7.5 ft. Average winter temp: -5.2º C (high), -12º C (low) Sledding season: Nov-April Trails: 100 km of groomed trails 300+ km of ungroomed trails Local dealers: Wayside Services (Arctic Cat) (250) 847-3784
Trails North (Polaris) (250) 847-2287 Info: Smithers District Chamber of Commerce 1-800-542-6673 • www.tourismsmithers.com
A range of options
"I like the diversity of terrain you can go on. You can go to the Dome, which is a nice family area—it's a little bit flatter—and then you can go up to Sinclair, which is a lot steeper, for those crazy riders who just like to climb. The Microwave is the best spot for me because there's a little bit of everything. I don't always feel the need to go up the really steep hills, so I lik e to go somewhere where there are a lot of other things to do. It's beautiful here, there are giant mountains all around." —Kendra Brown, avid snowmobiler
Smithers | Local Events
February/March Snowarama
A children's course is set up to capture the interest of budding riders, while their more established adult counterparts can enjoy the fun of the land on an advanced course. Both young and old can warm up with a bowl of chili from the chili cook-off after being outside in the snow all day long.
Contact: Max Starr, president of the Smithers Snowmobile Association (250) 847-8868
Map of trails | Click here for a larger version of map
