WINTER TRAILS

Here in Kimberley we don't stop using our trails once the snow flies! You'll see us sending it on our fat bikes, stomping down trails in our snowshoes, going for peaceful cross country skis, and pulling on our spiked runners for some crisp mountain air. 
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WINTER TRAIL GUIDELINES

Please be mindful of the conditions while enjoying the trails this winter.
  • Cross-Country Skiing is acceptable on all trails. If using roads in the trail system, please set track to one side.
  • Snowshoeing has a positive impact on the trails especially after recent snowfalls clearly demarcating the walker/snowshoe side from ski side. Please remember to not snowshoe on classic ski tracks.
  • Biking on packed trails is appropriate, whether groomed or not as long as trail integrity is not compromised. Fat bikes with tires wider than 3” are recommended.
  • Running and Walking is appropriate as long as trail integrity is not compromised. If you are post-holing, it’s good etiquette to turn around. Please remember to not run or walk on classic ski tracks.

THE SNOWDOG

KTS has two snowdogs to groom a selection of our trails for winter use.  A snowdog is a motorized sled that can fit through tight spaces and tow a groomer. KTS works in partnership with the Kimberley Nature Park and the Friends of Lois Creek to make this happen.  All trails are still for non-motorized use throughout the winter with the exception of permitted grooming equipment. We have one snow dog designated for grooming the Lois Creek trails and the second for grooming the Nature Park and Forest Crown trails, ensuring that we are able to maintain a higher quality of grooming.

Winter Grooming Updates

To keep up to date with winter grooming conditions please join our winter trails conditions Facebook page.  
Winter trails condition facebook page

WINTER GROOMING ROUTES

There are three areas being groomed this winter in  Lois Creek, the  Kimberley Nature Park/Forest Crown Trails and the Trickle Creek Golf Course.  You can view the Trailforks Winter Trail Map for a general idea of what is usually packed in the winter months.