Snowmobiling in the Squamish/Whistler AreaThe west coast of BC north of Vancouver [Sea to Sky Country] offers an excellent variety of quality alpine snowmobile terrain suitable to all abilities. Pulling precipitation right off the ocean, the area has high snowfall levels and a long season, at least most years. Combine that a good selection of well maintained areas, and Squamish is the gateway to some great snowmobiling opportunities. Accommodation Specials including our Bed & Breakfast Special ($89.00): Click Here | Tip #1: If you can find a copy of Mike Blomfield’s 1997 snowmobile guide then grab it. It is still the best guide to the area. |
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Key Squamish & Whistler Snowmobile areas:
Brohm RidgeThe Brohm Ridge area is closest to Squamish and is often blessed with very high levels of snowfall compared to other areas. This area is among the more accessible in the region. To get there, turn right at the Cat Lake turnoff about a dozen km north of The Sea to Sky Hotel. It is marked with a forestry sign and if you pass Brohm Lake you have gone too far. The 12 km road up to the cabin is usually, but not always cleared. The road is sometimes gated, so it may be best to check with the Black Tusk Snowmobile Club before heading up on a weekday. The Black Tusk Snowmobile Club administers the area and cabin, and co-ordinates the weekly or more grooming of the trails. Getting to the cabin is usually relatively easy in good conditions. Located in the alpine at 5200 ft, the cabin sleeps about 50, and there is a smaller secondary cabin. Beyond the cabin, the big alpine terrain quickly becomes the forté of the intermediate to advanced rider. CONTACT: Black Tusk Snowmobile Club - http://www.btsc.ca
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Chance Creek – TriconiePowder Mountain Snow Cats takes care of the grooming here. It is a smaller area, but one of the most accessible from the highway. A quick and easy ride gets you to the alpine bowl. The turn-off is on the left side of the highway if you are going north, near the salt sheds and before the Garibaldi Lake turnoff.
Brandywine areaThis heavily used area 16 km south of Whistler is the base for Blackcomb snow mobiles. The trails are groomed almost daily in the winter. Brandywine FSR leads eventually to the Pemberton Icefield. This is a good place for the novice to intermediate rider to access the alpine.
Callaghan ValleyCallahan Valley has an outstanding high alpine, highlighted by challenging hill climbs and numerous alpine bowls. There is a logging road up to the lake, and once you cross the lake, another 5 to 10 minutes gets you above the trees. Note that Snowmobiles must keep to the access roads until they get to the alpine. If there is snow down to the highway, then the trip to the lake is 9km on the wide, easy logging road. The status and accessibility of this area are in question over the next few years as construction will soon begin on the Olympic venues slated for this location.
Cougar MountainCougar Mountain is maintained and groomed by Cougar Mountain Snowmobiles. The logging road and many other trails are groomed. The possibility of accessing Rainbow Mountain means that this area offers good variety for beginner to advanced riders.
Pemberton IcefieldThe Rutherford Creek FSR offers one of the best ways to access the almost endless Pemberton Icefield. The ride can be up to 80 km to the end of the ice field and back. Bring enough fuel. The Pemberton Valley Snowmobile Club maintains the trails. Beyond the cabin, riders should be at an intermediate to advanced level to safely make the best of the high alpine terrain.
Other areas: There are also about a half dozen smaller, less traveled areas accessible from Squamish, however you will have to befriend a local in order to find them. | 
