Wicked Westlock sledding photos

Once you see these snowmobiling pictures, you'll understand why Westlock is one of Alberta's top sledding spots

by Danielle Cameron —

Once you see these snowmobiling pictures, you'll understand why Westlock is one of Alberta's top sledding spots.
Johnny Kumpula (front) and Mark Henderson (rear) sledding on Rebecca Bromberger’s favorite ride, the West Loop, part of the Pembina Drift Busters trail system. Cliff Bromberger photo

With trails maintained vigilantly by the Pembina Drift Busters snowmobile club, Westlock is well-equipped to sate your craving for a fun sledding trip. This community is situated 85 kilometres north of Edmonton, and has more than 150 kilometres of groomed trails.

The Main Loop is popular, with easy access from a staging area right off Highway 801 north of town. Explore 40 kilometres of groomed trails, hills, prairie terrain and treed areas.

The West Loop can be accessed across from the Highway 801 staging area, and offers a 30-kilometre loop around Bear Lake.

Take the North Loop if you want a longer ride, with more than 80 kilometres of hill-covered territory that meanders around Cross Lake Provincial Park to the club's second cabin. On this trail, snowmobilers can also hook up with the Trans-Canadian Snowmobile Trail.

If you aren't convinced yet, have a look at these images sent in by our Westlock-sledding readers:

Mark Henderson (left), Cliff Bromberger (middle) and Johnny Kumpula (right) enjoying the powder on the Pembina Drift Busters’ West Loop, Rebecca Bromberger’s choice ride.
Mark Henderson (left), Cliff Bromberger (middle) and Johnny Kumpula (right) enjoying the powder on the Pembina Drift Busters’ West Loop. Nora Bromberger photo
Once you see these snowmobiling pictures, you'll understand why Westlock is one of Alberta's top sledding spots.
Sledders in Westlock pause for a photo op. Photo courtesy Cliff Bromberger
Once you see these snowmobiling pictures, you'll understand why Westlock is one of Alberta's top sledding spots.
Avid sledder and Pembina Drift Buster, Lyle Birnie, enjoying the local trails. Photo courtesy Cliff Bromberger
Once you see these snowmobiling pictures, you'll understand why Westlock is one of Alberta's top sledding spots.
Westlock boasts long, tree-lined trails. Photo courtesy Cliff Bromberger

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