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SNOWMOBILING.
WELCOME TO THE EPICENTRE OF CANADIAN MOUNTAIN SLEDDING. From November to May, Revelstoke gets between 50 to 60 ft (31 to 37 m) of snow in the most accessible big-mountain terrain that exists.
Pick up the basics and have someone else safely handle the route by booking a tour with a certified guide via a local operator. Choose your adventure, from a 1-hour tour on nicely groomed trails to half-day experiencing powder riding or getting farther to higher views. Ride single or with a partner as you safely venture farther out into the winter wilderness than you’ve ever been before.
ALWAYS CHECK AVALANCHE CONDITIONS BEFORE HEADING OUT: www.avalanche.ca
Have avalanche equipment, know how to use it and make sure you’ve checked Avalanche.ca for the bulletin. After you do, make it over to the groomed access at Boulder and Frisby Mountains that’ll shepherd you comfortably into the alpine. Remember, a steady throttle keeps the trails in better shape because nobody likes riding woops. Pay attention to the trail fees for grooming; stop by the Snowmobile Club Welcome Centre for more information. If you want to rent a machine or hone your skills, there are several options in town for rentals and multi-day clinics. Download Boonmaps on your cell phone to access free trail maps that can be used along with GPS tracking while out of cell service.
If you already have ninja status and just want to get kicking, aim for the expansive open ridgetops, basins and face shots waiting for you on Sale Mountain or Keystone-Standard Basin to the north. There’s also Mount Hall to the south. Watch out for seasonal and permanent caribou closures—they’re for real! Find out more about riding areas, caribou closures and respecting our backcountry at revelstokesnowmobileclub.com. The Club has been in existence since 1968, and works hard to advocate for our snowmobile areas. Reach out to find out how you can support them. Snowmobile map and guide: Pick up yours for free from the Revelstoke Visitor Information Centre or at the Boulder Mountain Welcome Centre at 4177 Westside Rd.
GREAT CANADIAN TOURS & GLACIER HOUSE RESORT
The sledder’s basecamp. Sled right from your door. Featuring the largest tenure in North America, we offer the latest Skidoo sleds, and an incredible riding experience. Tours with certified guides, sled and gear rental. Fuel sales on-site. Deluxe accommodation packages available. Check out Glacier House Resort’s listing in this guide on page 41. 1870 Glacier Lane | +1.250.837.5030 | riderevelstoke.ca 24 | SEEREVELSTOKE.COM
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