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Valemount Winter 2020/21 nordic and alpine skiing • sledding • ADVENTURES
Valemount Winter 2020/21
One Stop Sled Shop
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1140 Main Street, Valemount, BC
250 566 9774
Winter in Valemount, B.C.
Winter in Valemount Safety and Etiquette
Valemount offers the real winter experience. Valemount is the base A snowmobile is as safe as the person operating it. Safe operation
for supreme alpine snowmobiling. Open areas, deep powder, and includes knowledge of the machine, awareness of backcountry
www.alpinecountryrentals.com great views will energize you and bring out the best of every snow- hazards, emergency preparedness and common courtesy.
mobiler. Groomed trails provide access to the most spectacular Leave a trip itinerary with someone and report upon your return.
alpine riding areas in Clemina, Allan Creek and Chappell Creek. This should include where you are riding for the day and time of
Outdoor enthusiasts will find here good cross-country skiing, and expected return, make/model of your vehicle, number of group
some of the finest snowcat-skiing and backcountry skiing. Vale- members, what safety and communication equipment you carry,
mount is home to Crystal Ridge, the only snowmobile assisted ski/ including radio channel.
Private Cabin snowboard facility in the world. • Travel in pairs (the “buddy system”) and never ride alone
����������������–�������������� In the Heart of Valemount! Of course, the Valemount area also offers world-renowned heli- • Always carry a form of communication (two-way radios, GPS
skiing options in the Cariboo Mountains. One can even venture locator device, satellite phone) if you don’t, when you need it,
�������������������������� deep into the heart of the Rockies behind a team of friendly sled you will wish you did
Ideal for large dogs. You will experience snow capped forests, frozen waterfalls,
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groups, weddings, and icy rivers in a magnificent mountain setting. You can even go
family reunions or ice fishing and afterwards “chill” with your friends for a drink and • Alcohol and snowmobiles don’t mix, save it for back at the
•Fully equipped kitchens dinner in a cozy restaurant. hotel
weekend getaways
•High speed internet Valemount provides excellent service in spite of its small popula- • Please demonstrate good manners by using common sense
•Complimentary Superstart
Breakfast tion—more than 500 rooms in hotels, motels, and B&Bs.
•BBQ and garden area
Accommodate up to and respecting the interests of others
•Guest laundry 10 people If you want to experience winter at its best, just go for a walk or a • Know and obey all riding area restrictions and boundaries
•Microwave, fridge, Keurig skate on the frozen channels of Cranberry Marsh.
• There are downloadable files on the Valemount Area Recre-
•Pet Friendly
To get started go to VisitValemount.ca, book your room, pack ation Development Association (VARDA) website to help with
•Spacious parking lot your gear, and Let the mountains move you to Valemount for this
•Convenient to the highway some extraordinary winter adventure. RideValemount.com
•Business Center
•Hot Tub and sauna • GARBAGE SUCKS. Pack out what you pack in!
•Non smoking Winter Cover: Boosted Imagery.
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Sledding in Valemount Clemina and West Ridge
If you are looking for the ultimate ride, then you’ll want to include an option that will allow you to get to know the area safely. Clemina an open parking area at the beginning of the Westridge Forest
Valemount in your winter vacation plans this year. The quiet, pic- The Valemount area has received many awards and accolades Base Elevation: 1,676 m (5,500 ft) Service Road.
turesque Village of Valemount is the hub of the Cariboo, Mona- for being B.C.’s favourite snowmobiling area, and the Village of A main family loop will bring you back to the parking lot and will
Top Elevation: 2,438 m (8,000 ft)
shee, and Rocky Mountains, and is the best base you can have Valemount is a full-service community that goes out of its way to pass a little warming cabin, roughly half way through the loop.
for your snowmobiling adventure. Valemount is known throughout cater to sledders. If you want to ride some great mountains and
Cabin GPS Location: Lat. 52.530007 Lon. -118.924382
Follow the FSR for approximately 10 km until you see a directional
North America as one of the world’s best environments for moun- feel at home when visiting, Valemount is the hot spot to plan your Base A favourite of many visitors to the area, Clemina—with its sign that guides you off of the main FSR. Follow this road for an-
tain snowmobiling and wilderness next winter vacation. spectacular scenery and diverse ter- other few km before it ends and puts
backcountry adventure(s). Valemount rain—has something for everyone you back onto the old snowmobile
boasts world-class alpine snowmo- Valemount has become a very and is highly recommended to the
popular snowmobiling destination trail again. Once on the trail again,
biling and offers challenges for the first-timer to Valemount. A large park- it will take you through the trees,
biggest and best snowmobiles and for many reasons. First for its sunny ing lot is located 30 km south of Vale-
weather, second for its abundance passing the little warm-up shelter
the most experienced riders. Win- mount on the east side of Highway and back to the valley bottom. That
ter in Valemount typically begins in of deep, powdery snow, and third for 5. A beautiful 24-km groomed trail
its varying terrain. That’s why sled- is the main “Family Loop” but over
mid-November and ends in April. will take you to a subalpine warming the recent years, the area has been
Spring riding, however, may continue ders are eager to return each year. shelter. After riding another kilome-
Whether you are a beginner hoping heavily logged, and this has created
into May and early June. December ter down the groomed trail, you will some great low-level terrain to play
through March offers the best moun- to see some of the magnificent scen- reach the Goat Ridge Bowl alpine ar-
ery Valemount has to offer or a thrill- in on bad weather days. At times,
tain conditions and usually provides eas, which offer spectacular scenery. this area can be closed due to log-
fresh deep-powder snow for every- seeker looking to climb high into the This is a VARDA managed area with
alpine, Valemount should be on the ging activities so please check the
one to enjoy. a regularly groomed trail, maintained website prior to planning any trips.
top of your list for places to visit. cabin and outhouse facility. Clemina
Valemount has four managed snow- Check out the VARDA website to
mobile areas where trail passes are For more information contact the is an excellent family area where be-
Valemount Area Recreation De- ginners can travel via a groomed trail download a GPS file of the trail.
required, with groomed trails that There are many trails to explore;
access the incredible alpine snow- velopment Association (VARDA) at to alpine terrain. Riders of all skill
250.566.4817 or visit levels can find suitable play areas. A however, this area is rarely groomed.
mobiling terrain. It also boasts many The Lower Westridge is ideal for be-
other riding area opportunities for RideValemount.com. The website $25/day trail fee is required and can
also provides downloadable GPS be purchased at the trail head (cash ginner riding. There is intermittent
the more hardcore adventure seek- cell phone service available on the
ers. boundary files of the more popular only). This area does have a closure
riding areas. in the Dixon Glacier. Please respect trail.
The area’s vast backcountry offers and obey all posted signs and refrain The area known as Upper
some of the most scenic riding areas For more information on snowmo- from riding in the plantations.
bile tours, rentals and guide services Westridge holds some amazing
in the interior mountain ranges of alpine riding, but access is more for
central British Columbia. Riding through deep powder snow above contact Alpine Country Rentals at 250.566.9774 or visit
AlpineCountryRentals.com. Upper Westridge the intermediate rider. This area is accessed via the same staging
the tree line in beautiful, rugged mountain terrain is the most exhila- area as the Family Loop. You follow the powerline over the CMH
rating sledding adventure one can enjoy. Contact Frozen Pirate Snow Services for professional and licensed
and Lower Family Loop
road and follow for 6 km, then you will turn right onto a steep
Guide Services and Avalanche Skills Training courses: Cabin GPS Location: Lat. 52.825161 Lon. -119.347285
While offering challenges for even the most experienced riders, single track trail. This will lead you to an alpine play area with a
the many groomed trails and logging roads give novice riders the FrozenPirate.com The Lower Family loop area is great for socked-in days or for a series of alpine bowls and spectacular scenery.
chance to experience the same spectacular scenery and alpine Email curtis@frozenpirate.com or phone 250.566.9950. relaxed, casual and enjoyable ride or family outing. The area is
accessed by turning right off of the highway at the first intersection Please visit RideValemount.com for more information.
riding. There are also family trails that offer a little something for
all levels of riders. For first-time mountain riders, a guided tour is just south of town (3.5 km); then follow the road until you reach
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Allan Creek and Chappell Creek Avalanche Safety
Allan Creek of the area boundaries can be downloaded from VARDA’s website Keyhole • Am I comfortable with my trip companions?
Base Elevation: 1,676 m (5,500 ft) RideValemount.com. Base Elevation: 1,676 m (5,500 ft) • Are they trained?
Allan Creek Shelter WebCam: RideValemount.com/webcam
Top Elevation: 2,286 m (7,500 ft) Top Elevation: 2,438 m (8,000 ft) • Have they practiced?
Cabin GPS location: Lat. 52.576729 Lon. -119.160577 Chappell Creek A smaller area with skate park-like terrain, Keyhole is accessed • Do my companions have the skill and training to use their
Cell service available at Mt Milton GPS coordinates: Lat.
from the Clemina parking area 30 km south of Valemount on the equipment in the event of an emergency?
Base Elevation: 1,828 m (6,000 ft)
52.577228 Lon. -119.160908
east side of Highway 5. Please ask at the booth for directions from
Top Elevation: 2,438 m (8,000 ft) the parking area if you are unsure of where to go. There is a 9-km • Have we completed an equipment and transceiver check
Allan Creek is one of the largest riding areas located near Vale- Valemount’s prize jewel, Chappell Creek can boast some of the long groomed trail leading up to the alpine from the Clemina before heading up the trail?
mount and is usually the first area to best snow levels in the valley. There parking area. The trail in can be easily ridden by beginner riders,
open each year. There is gentle family is a large parking area and trail- although the last kilometer is a single track trail through the trees
riding area at the end of the groomed that can be a bit tricky at times. There is no cabin or outhouse 10 Commandments for Mountain
head 58 km south of Valemount on
trail system as soon as you enter the the west side of Highway 5. Chap- in the alpine area. A $25/day trail fee is required and can be Snowmobilers
alpine. The far-off terrain will certainly pell’s alpine area—with its gentle purchased at the trail head (cash only). • Know the current avalanche forecast for the area of your trip.
please every level of rider. At the end meadows and bowls—is a powder
of the 9-km long groomed trail, you • Have a plan for your trip, and choose terrain based on the
will find our newest emergency shelter
snow lover’s dream. Chappell Creek Avalanche Safety avalanche forecast. The higher the avalanche danger, the
is a great location to take newer The safety of backcountry users is extremely important to the simpler the terrain should be.
built during the summers of 2018 and riders as it is primarily made up of
2019. Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) • Have a ‘Plan B’ for simpler terrain if avalanche conditions are
gentle low angle terrain that can be and the Valemount community. The managed snowmobile area
Venturing beyond the meadows enjoyed by all skill levels at all questionable. If in doubt, always choose simpler terrain.
trailheads hold BCA Transceiver Checkers to promote proper use
and play areas near the end of the The area is the smallest of the of avalanche transceivers. • Ensure everyone in your group has a properly working ava-
groomed trail, riders will be intro- VARDA managed areas but never lanche transceiver, shovel, and probe on their person, and
duced to an endless system of bowls, A Transceiver Training Station is located next to the cabin in knows how to use it.
ceases to please and produces Clemina Creek throughout the winter where visitors can hone their
meadows and amazing alpine ter- some amazing snow levels. The • Only allow one person on the hill at a time.
rain. The varying terrain of Allan searching skills.
groomed scenic access trail is 26 • Watch or gather in safe areas only, never in avalanche run
Creek makes it a favorite for riders of km long with a fast elevation gain in The Allan and Clemina Creek Warming Cabins now hold SPOT
all experience levels. LOCATOR Beacons that can be taken and used in the event of a out zones or terrain traps.
the last 3 km. While this is a VARDA
The trail head parking lot to Allan managed area, there is no warming serious medical emergency to request help and alert the proper • Always pay attention to snow conditions and the terrain
Creek is located 36 km south of Vale- hut or outhouse in the alpine riding agencies of the incident location. These extremely unique safety above you as you move through areas.
mount on the west side of Highway area. A $25/day trail fee is required items are supplied for you by Whisper Creek Log Homes and
VARDA. • If crossing an avalanche path, expose only one person at a
5. There is a 9-km long, regularly and can be purchased at the trail time.
groomed trail with fast elevation gain head.
to the alpine. This is a VARDA man- • Gather frequently in safe areas, and discuss your route and
Chappell Creek is a caribou sensi- Some questions to think about before observations.
aged trail, with an alpine shelter and tive area. Please follow area bound- heading into the backcountry:
outhouse facility. A $25/day trail fee is required and can be pur- aries, encourage other riders to do the same, and report any • If you see others in unsafe situations, speak up.
chased at the trail head (cash only). • Did I check the avalanche bulletin this morning?
witnessed infractions to the drop box in the parking area. A GPS [Info courtesy of Avalanche Canada: Avalanche.ca]
Allan Creek is a caribou sensitive area. Please follow area bound- file of the area boundaries can be downloaded from VARDA’s • What were the major messages?
aries, encourage other riders to do the same and report any wit- website RideValemount.com. • Given the current conditions, am I comfortable with the area
nessed infractions to the drop box in the parking area. A GPS file I chose to ride in today?
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Ride Valemount with VARDA Nordic and Alpine Skiing
General Manager’s whenever possible and make it clear why you A VARDA membership includes: Jackman Flats platform and another double bed. The route between Swift Creek
Message choose them. Cooperation and long-term • A membership to the British Columbia Enjoy the peace and beauty of Jackman Flats Provincial Park, a Cabins and Dave Henry lodge is approximately a 15 km ski. Swift
partnerships are our keys to success as we are Snowmobile Federation, which can also desert-like ecological area, located approximately 10 km north of Creek Cabins has two cabins – one for cooking and dining, and
After a much earlier than anticipated ending to all in this together. provide great insurance rates for yourself Valemount on Highway 5. The provincial park offers a good vari- the other for sleeping. This will accommodate 6 people comfort-
our 2020 winter season, we must look ahead
VARDA staff are always here to help and are and your machines. ety of classic cross-country trails ranging from 1.4 to 6.2 km and ably. There are wood heaters, propane lamps and cookstoves at
to new beginnings, but we must also not forget
just a phone call or email away. If you have a short stretch of skate track. Both offer magnificent views of the both sites. All guests bring their own sleeping bags. Both facilities
the amazing work that VARDA has accom- • Inclusion on our email list to receive
any questions regarding Valemount and the Cariboo and Rocky Mountains. Look for a map at the trailhead. have a wood-heated sauna. For more information or to book a
plished over its lifetime. important area updates, events and
surrounding area, we would love to hear from cabin, call 250.566.4718 or go to DaveHenry.com.
VARDA is an association led by a group of promotions.
you. Get outside, take only memories and Camp Creek The Hermit Thrush Cabin is located in the subalpine. The trail up
local volunteers, who have protected and • A variety of great discounts offered at par-
leave only tracks! Enjoy a fun day of skiing at Camp Creek. This area offers a good to the cabin is 5.8 km, with an elevation gain of 853 m (2,800
enhanced Valemount’s public winter recreation ticipating VARDA sponsoring businesses.
Curtis Pawliuk, General Manager, VARDA variety of skiing options spread over 10 km of tracks. It is gener- ft). It sleeps up to four people and they provide linens, propane
opportunities since 2004 and long before that,
• Voting privileges at our Annual General ally the first area to have sufficient snow due to its location at stove/oven, plates/utensils, pots and pans, cooler and outhouse
as the Timberline Snowgoers snowmobile club.
Meetings. the northerly base of Canoe Mountain. This area also offers a with toilet paper. For more information or to book a cabin, call
As our original mission statement (created back picnic shelter, pit toilet and a little north of the shelter you will find 250.566.4628 or go to Hermitthrushcabin.com
in 2004) predicts, we have built on the suc- Educate yourself • A general good feeling of supporting your
a warming cabin. The 2.5 km road is plowed on a low priority
cess of the winter recreation and are working visit Avalanche.ca favourite club.
basis. Camp Creek is located 11 km south of Valemount on the
to develop opportunities to bring Valemount Get Trained with Frozen Pirate Snow Services Become a VARDA member and be proud to east side off Highway 5 (look for the Camp Creek Road indicator
towards a sought after, year-round recreation Frozenpirate.com support your local riding area. on top of the stop sign).
destination. I believe that trails are going to be Membership forms and a list of offered incen-
a big part of Valemount’s future. Snowmobile Gear and Parts tives are available for download on the VARDA 5-Mile Community Ski Hill
Snowmobiling, and outdoor recreation in Alpine Country Rentals: 250.566.9774 website RideValemount.com. Bring your skis, snowboards, snowshoes or toboggans and try
general, is crucial to Valemount’s economy and For more information call our office at out our 5-Mile Community Ski Hill. In the summer the 5-Mile
Travis Automotive: 250.566.8403
is also a big part of the history of Valemount. 250.566.4817 or email Road is the access for the Bike Park and in the winter it is access
To continue to be successful, we need to be info@ridevalemount.com. for several winter activities. Get a friend to give you a ride up on
professional, responsible, vigilant, coopera- a snowmobile, or get a work out in and skin or snowshoe up the
tive, hardworking and resourceful. When I look Want to show your support? road. YORA grooms 5-Mile on a semi-regular basis. There is an
at the people around me that help guide this Stay informed? outhouse, fire pit, picnic table and parking at the staging area.
association, these are the traits I see in those at “Pack It In - Pack It Out”
the table and for that I am grateful. Become a VARDA member Garbage SUCKS. If you can carry it in, you Back-Country Cabins
It’s not just those on the ground that make Supporting the club in your favourite riding can carry it out. Be a good human and Headwaters Outfitting and Hermit Thrush have backcountry cab-
VARDA what it is. It takes a lot of resources to area is more important than ever before. pack out your stuff. The backcountry motto ins for rent in the winter.
do what we do, and it would not be pos- Be proud to be a club member and a club remains the same as in the summer.
supporter. There is power in numbers and Headwaters Outfitting has two sites composed of three cabins
sible without the support we receive from our cradled among subalpine meadows and lakes on the boundary
sponsors, advocates and friends. In times like membership is more important than you
may think. of Mount Robson Provincial Park. Winter access is by helicopter
this, it is even more important to take a few to either Dave Henry Lodge or Swift Creek Cabins. The lodge is a
moments to read about the great people that two-storey log building which can accommodate up to 10 people.
help support your favorite pastimes. We need The sleeping area is upstairs in a large semi-divided room; one
support be as active as we are, and we need to side with two double beds and the other with a long sleeping
show love back to our sponsoring businesses
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Winter Adventures Crystal Ridge: Sled Assisted Skiing
Cat Skiing Valemount, Robson Helimagic can take Dog Sledding Sled Assisted Skiing take you to the designated drop off points for each of the runs. The
The Cariboo Mountains are world-re- visitors on a sightseeing tour of the valley A unique winter experience awaits those Valemount is home to the only snowmobile assisted ski/boarding closest relative to this type of activity would be downhill mountain-
nowned for their incredible snow condi- and surrounding peaks. with a sense of adventure! Experience the facility in the world. biking where riders take turns shuttling each other up the mountain.
tions, and the varied terrain with tree skiing For more information call 877.454.4700 thrill of dogsledding in the Rocky Moun- Powerboarding or sled assisted skiing has been growing rapidly VARDA is proud to have created a one of a kind recreation area
and wide open bowls amidst spectacular or visit RobsonHelimagic.com. tains with Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding! over the last few years and is becoming a popular activity for the right on Valemount’s door step. Crystal Ridge provides new recre-
panoramic views makes for a perfect skiing Let your team of 6-8 Alaskan Huskies lead backcountry boarder or skier. The Powerboarders, a local group ational winter opportunities for locals and visitors alike. For more
or snowboarding experience. A heated Canoe Valley Recreation Centre you through a snowy winter wonderland of volunteers, had the idea for the sled assisted ski/board area information on this unique facility, please visit VARDA’s website
snow-cat takes you high up into the moun- past frozen waterfalls, snow laden timbers project a few years ago. The Valemount and Area Recreation De- RideValemount.com.
tains for some of the finest powder Drop by the Canoe Valley Recreation Cen-
and breathtaking panoramic views. velopment Association (VARDA) has worked with this group to see
skiing, snowboarding and sightsee- this dream come to reality. Crystal Ridge consists of 6 runs, each
ing anywhere. Your adventure doesn’t end there.
Depending on how long of an boasting a vertical drop of approx. 670 m (2,200 ft).
Cariboo Snowcat Skiing tours are excursion you decide to embark on, The area is accessed
customized to suit the ability of your
Crystal Ridge Sled Skiing
you may be invited to warm your from the Westridge
group and are suitable for anyone hands over a crackling fire and staging area, which is
from the first-time powder skier to share your tales of adventure over a located approximately
the most experienced. Guided sight- hot drink and a campfire lunch. The 3.5 km south of the
seeing tours are available for non- trail meanders alongside a freezing Valemount Visitor In-
skiers wishing for a more relaxed river and takes you up and down formation Centre (take
experience, all within the comfort of approximately 1,000 vertical feet of your first right off the
a heated snow-cat cab. At the top of elevation along a 100-year-old trap highway after the Best
the mountain, step outside for a walk line. Drive your own team of sled Western and follow the
and take in all the panoramic views dogs or simply snuggle in the sled main road for approxi- 5
of the surrounding peaks. Be sure to and soak up the incredible scenery. mately 1.5 km until you 6
bring your camera! reach the staging area
Tours range from one hour to an
All trips are led by professionally li- overnight excursion. For more on your right).
censed guides with many years of wil- information call 877.295.8505 or A 13-km long access
derness experience and an extensive visit CfcDogSledding.com. trail leads to a junction Crystal Ridge Sled Skiing
knowledge of the local area. point where the 4-km 1 Powerboarders Choice
For more information call long up-track begins. 2 Dawn Run
250.566.9809 or visit There are no manda- 3
CaribooCatSkiing.com. Snowshoeing tory user fees in affect
Crazy Chicken
You can snowshoe on various sum- at this time although we 3 4 Magic School Bus
mer trails. Please check with the 1 2 4 5 No Princesses
Heli Sight Seeing ask users to please use
Valemount Visitor Information Centre for the donation box locat- 6 Booms�k
Winter in the Canadian Rockies is truly tre for pond hockey, skating or a workout
breathtaking. The world-famous Mount at the gym. Open 7 days a week, current trail conditions. ed on the main sign in
Robson is the highest point in the Cana- 6:00 am–9:00 pm; open statutory holidays Note: If snowshoeing in the cross-country the staging area to help
dian Rocky Mountains and can be uniquely (reduced hours). ski areas, please respect the groomed trails fund the grooming pro-
viewed from the air in a helicopter. From by refraining from using the set ski-tracks. gram. The up-track will
For more information call 250.566.4740.
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Riding Areas
McBride & Blue
River
Not only does Valemount offer amazing snowmobiling op-
portunities right on its doorstep, but it can also be used as a
central location to access multiple sledding areas in commu- LET THE
move you
nities nearby.
Both McBride—90 km north-west of Valemount—and Blue
River—90 km south of Valemount—offer fantastic moun-
MOUNTAINS
tain sledding opportunities and are within an hour’s drive of
Valemount.
For more detailed information on McBride, please contact the
McBride Big Country Snowmobile Club 250.569.4333 or visit
VisitMcBride.ca or email sledmcbride@outlook.com Check
out their Facebook page, McBride Big Country Snowmobile
Association, for current riding conditions and updates.
For more detailed information on Blue River, please contact
Powder Packers info@sledblueriver.com or visit
SledBlueriver.com. Check out their Facebook page, Sled Blue
River BC, for current riding conditions and updates.
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