Cross-Country Skiing
Kamloops is home to a network of renowned cross-country ski trails for beginners to experienced skiers. Visit Overlander Ski Club at Stake Lake, Harper Mountain and Sun Peaks Resort to explore the pristine trails.
OVERLANDER SKI CLUB AT STAKE LAKE
Stake Lake offers some of the best winter skiing in BC and is a family-favourite winter destination in Kamloops. Ski over 60 km of expertly groomed classic and skate trails just 20 minutes southwest of Kamloops. Take in the fresh air while winding through snow-covered pine forests and rolling hills. This ski area also welcomes dogs on 5 km of dedicated dog-friendly trails. Stake Lake also offers night skiing and has 6.5km of lit trails to enjoy. Enjoy having the trails to yourself during the week or try to visit before 11:30am or after 1:30pm to avoid the rush.
Rentals available on a first-come first-served basis and start at $8/youth.
HARPER MOUNTAIN TRAILS
Harper Mountain has one marked, groomed and track set cross-country trail. It is a 3 km loop through a forested area for skate and classic Nordic Skiing.
Cross-country skis, boots, and pole rentals available starting at $14/youth.
SUN PEAKS RESORT
Sun Peaks Resort has over 37 km of professionally groomed and track set cross-country skiing trails accessible right from the base of the ski resort. Morrisey Express provides chairlift access to endless backcountry cross-country ski terrain and mountain views.
Nordic rental packages available starting at $22/child.
West Highlands Park
During the winter, there is a 1-km cross-country ski loop that circles the soccer fields and community centre.
The trail will be track set regularly using Parks personnel and specialty track-setting equipment for classic or skate-style skiing. The unsupervised trail will be open 7 days/week provided there is sufficient snow to use it safely.
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