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The highest point of the Onion Mountain is usually pretty rocky at the top but offers a gorgeous view and great place to stop and have a snack. These snowmobilers all ride Polaris Mountain sleds: RMK, Vertical Escape, and Dragons!
Trip planner: What you need to know before snowmobiling in Smithers, B.C.

Trail maps, top snowmobile trails, club contacts and other useful information you can use before planning a snowmobile trip to Smithers, B.C.

A snowmobiler gets massive air off a mountain as the sun shines overhead.

Top 10 places to snowmobile in Northern B.C.

Here’s a list of the top 10 locations to go snowmobiling in Northern British Columbia

by Kyle Born
Hannah Dehoog rides a 2010 Kawasaki 250 four-stroke.
Smithers, BC

Hannah Dehoog: A one-of-a-kind machinery wunderkind

Hannah Dehoog, extreme female logger, snowmobiler and motorbiker in Smithers, B.C., defies expectations

by Kyle Born
Lorne Larson takes the family out for a vintage ride and wiener roast in Lloydminster, Alberta.
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Hankerin’ for munchies: these are the best snacks to eat while sledding

Of all the meals, snacks and munchies to eat on the snowmobile trail, these are the most popular across Western Canada

by Kyle Born
Snowmobiling in Smithers this winter? Don't miss these top trails.
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Choose from the epic snowmobile trails in Smithers

Snowmobiling in Smithers this winter? Don't miss these top trails.

by Danielle Cameron
Smithers, BC

Club profile: Smithers Snowmobile Association

With five different mountain sledding zones to care for, the Smithers Snowmobile Association is a busy, hardworking club.

by Kirsten Armleder
The Powder Clown—Raymond Marak—can be found throughout the trails around Smithers, B.C.
Smithers, BC

Have you seen the Powder Clown?

Sledders in Smithers may see something seldom seen.

by Kyle Born
The Dome riding area near Smithers
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Plenty of snowmobiling for everyone in this powder heaven

Check out the Dome riding area near Smithers, where groomed trails and rolling terrain make a great place to spend the afternoon

by DaleAnn Shellborn
Curtis Hofsink is standing on his sled on a ridge that is overlooking blue sky and mountains.
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Where can I get trail maps and passes for Smithers?

Trail passes or memberships are required to ride in the areas maintained by the Smithers Snowmobile Association.

by Mason Buettner
Curtis Hofsink getting a lot of air at Microwave mountian, Smithers, B.C.
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Smithers is a playground for sledders of all ages

Six club-maintained riding areas, seven feet of snow, 100 kilometres of groomed trails and over six months of good conditions.

by Mason Buettner
Lou Parent Takes in the View in the Harold Price Recreation area.
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Smithers has hundreds of kilometres of groomed trails

The Smithers Snowmobile Association works hard to maintain and develop riding areas for all to enjoy.

by Trish Drinkle
snowmobiler in powder
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A passion for sledding

Curtis Hofsink is an avid sledder from Smithers, British Columbia, and the freedom he feels in the mountains is what he lives for.

by Lisa Crane
People on snowmobiles near snowy trees.
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Mountains for every skill level in Smithers

With endless miles of mountain riding, epic views, and wild powder, Smithers is one of B.C.’s premier snowmobiling destinations.

by Jessica Kirby
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Smithers has it all for snowmobilers

Smithers, BC, snowmobiling destination

by Jessica Kirby
Smithers, BC

Born to ride

Smithers woman donates her time and energy to make sledding a success in Smithers

by Jessica Kirby
A group of snowmobilers in Smithers, BC
Smithers, BC

Your guide to happiness

Snowmobile tour guide Dustin Harvey believes there's suitable sledding for all levels of snowmobilers in Smithers.

by Kirsten Armleder
Smithers, BC

A match made in powder heaven

Stacey Lampreau used to believe she should earn her turns by hiking up mountains. Then Jason Martinson took her sledding.

by Jessica Kirby
a group of snowmobilers pause in the mountains
Smithers, BC

Mountain of youth

Snowmobiling enthusiasts both young and old will be rejuvenated by the impressive winter scene in Smithers, B.C.

someone snowmobiling with trees behind
Smithers, BC

Enter the powder kingdom

Stephanie Chad and Faye Johnston both love to snowmobile around Smithers, B.C., which has unbeatable snow, mountain ranges that tower high above the trees and spectacular scenery that dazzles the eye.

people sitting on snowmobiles in front of a cabin with forest behind
Smithers, BC

Twenty years of sledding fun

Geri Brown and her husband have been operating Trails North in Smithers, B.C., for 20 years and have been members of the Smithers Snowmobile Association for the same length of time.

Snowmobile-friendly businesses near Smithers