Lillooet’s surrounding areas provide some of the best terrain for the sport in B.C. The easily accessible and awe-inspiring frozen waterfalls are not to be taken lightly. Beginners can book lessons with the Canadian West Mountain School. Popular spots include the Joffre Glacier Group and Marble Canyon.
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Gold Country has perfect snowmobiling terrain, as members of the Logan Lake Snow Riders Association will confirm. One of the most adventurous routes is the 350km Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail heading north from Clinton to Barkerville and passing 70 Mile House. Other popular areas include the Coquihalla Lakes, Thynne Mountain (approx 55km of trails), Swakum Mountain, Stoyoma Mountain (over 100km of trails), Carson Mountain near Clinton, the Lundbom trails near Aspen Grove, Lac Le Jeune, Tunkwa Provincial Park, Greenstone Mountain and the Tranquille Lake/Porcupine Meadows Snowmobile Trail System in Copper Desert Country.
These thrilling races see vehicles speeding and sliding across Barnes Lake (near Ashcroft) every January and February. The Western Canadian Ice Racing Association of British Columbia puts on these events, and offers programs for novice and experienced ice racers.
The BC Championships come to Stake Lake in Copper Desert Country each year. The Overlander Ski Club that maintains the trails at Stake Lake organize a number of other competitive events during the winter season.
The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club hosts an Ice Fishing Derby every January on Mammette Lake.
The Polar Carnival in Logan Lake is a week crammed with fun winter activities, including an outdoor speed skating oval maintained by the River City Racers speed skating club.