Ted Hlokoff
Winter Experiences
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our distinct seasons is something we hold dear to our hearts, and we aim to please our visitors, no matter what season you choose to visit the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. Our air in winter is spectacularly fresh and our sunsets are magical. No other B.C. region offers the vast, open variety of our rolling hills, backcountry lakes and forests, resorts and ranches, brilliant sunshine, deep powdered snow and choice of activities. Heli-skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and ice fishing – it’s all here in abundance. Cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, hockey, tobogganing, dog sledding and curling make winter the time to get outside and have fun in our backyard, where the snow is dry and deep, blue sky is endless and there are more winter activities than a grizzled old prospector has tall tales to tell. Skiing? Take your pick; from a variety of groomed Nordic trails and wilderness cross-country options throughout the region, to backcountry skiing, or familyfocused downhill resorts, to the most awesome deep powder heli-skiing adventures found on the continent! Don’t forget your skates, either. Family fun skating parties are a way of life here when lakes freeze and pond hockey games begin, with visitors always welcome. Ice climbing? It’s park ‘n climb at Marble Canyon Provincial Park at the Pavilion Mountain Range near Lillooet, where roadside icefalls are
some of the most accessible in western Canada. Snowmobiling? Sledders flock here from across North America for the wide-open spaces, abundant hillclimbs, and extensive trail networks, some of them linking historic towns that are sprinkled about like gold nuggets.
and stunning natural environment, makes it ideal for Nordic activities. It helps, too, that meticulously groomed trails are maintained by resorts, clubs and communities in pretty much any direction you point your ski poles.”
Imagine yourself in a comfortable sled as a team of dogs takes you gliding silently through the forests and over frozen lakes. The region is unique in offering amateur mushers the chance to experience the exhilaration of sled dog travel, a great way to explore the backcountry in a quiet, fresh environment. Add to that winter camping, kicking back in a snow-banked hot tub, or swapping stories around a crackling fire at a cozy lodge and you begin to understand why the region claims to have it all. Cross-country skiers and backcountry aficionados find peace and tranquility here. Novice Nordic skiers can easily cover the 8km/5mi route between Wells and Barkerville, or other trails that loop around the area. Mount Agnes, near Barkerville, has 23km/14mi of trails leading through heavily forested countryside. Mount Timothy Ski Area, known as a family-friendly downhill destination, also has groomed Nordic trails. As Rob Bernhardt, president of British Columbia’s Nordic Ski Society puts it, “everything about this region, from the stable weather and ideal snow conditions to the vibrant culture 1-800-663-5885
Phone Number: 250.396.4095 Email: Mt.Timothy@gmail.com
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