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Chatter Creek near Golden, B.C. is a beloved sledding destination.
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Everything a snowmobiler needs to know about snowmobiling Golden, B.C., including trail maps, local snowmobile events and more.
Trip planner: What you need to know before snowmobiling in Golden, B.C.

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

Brandon Milford soars into the air on his snowmobile while a woman looks on next to an inflatable landing platform.
Meet the Rider, Golden, BC

A crushing avalanche and death itself can’t keep this BC Freerider from soaring on a sled

Brandon Milford, founder of BC Freeriders in Golden, B.C., shares his harrowing experience caught under an avalanche and how he’s helping to grow the sport

by Kyle Born
A man sits on his snowmobile amidst towering mountain peaks filled with snow.

Top 8 places to snowmobile in the Kootenay Rockies

Here’s a list of the top 8 locations to go snowmobiling in B.C.’s Kootenay Rockies

by Kyle Born
Snowmobilers
SledLife, Golden, BC

Top 10 tips to consider when renting a snowmobile

Aaron Bernasconi sat down with SnoRiders to share his tips on renting a sled and making the most of the experience.

by Karen Kornelsen
Brittney Dickson sits on her snowmobile while looking at her laptop in the mountains.
Snowmobiling safety, Golden, BC

Take a COVID-safe avalanche safety course to get set for winter

Brittney Dickson, owner of Stay Wild Backcountry Skills in Golden, B.C., is brining avalanche safety training online

by Kyle Born
Brittney Dickson (on left) takes some women out for a ride during one of Stay Wild Backcountry Skills’ Ladies Sled Shred Camps.
Snowmobiling safety, Golden, BC

Stay Wild is the Golden ticket to avalanche safety in B.C.

Brittney Dickson, owner, lead instructor and coach for sled and touring camps at Stay Wild Backcountry Skills in Golden, B.C., teaches courses for women

by Kyle Born
A group of snowmobilers parked alongside a trail.
Golden, BC

Try the West Bench Trail

The West Bench Trail is a great option for families heading to Golden, B.C., this winter.

by Kirsten Armleder
A man sidehilling on a red Rev snowmobile.
Golden, BC

Golden is sled central

Find out why sledders are flocking to the Kootenay Rockies town of Golden, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder
A woman carving on a black sled.
Golden, BC

The big mountain experience in Golden, B.C.

SnoRiders staff writer Kirsten Armleder ditches the keyboard to experience the snowmobiling zones around Golden, British Columbia, first-hand.

by Kirsten Armleder
Hope Creek is a local favourite for sledders in Golden for obvious reasons.
Golden, BC

Fresh snow, great company and a ride to remember near Golden

It was early in the season when Ryan Johannesen guided two Saskatchewan guys into Hope Creek near Golden for an unforgettable day.

by Karen Kornelsen
A scenic shot of snowy mountains and slopes covered in trees.
Golden, BC

One good ride in Golden

A snowmobile ride in Golden was all these sledders needed to finish their season with a smile.

by Kirsten Armleder
Golden, BC

A perfect powder playground

Luke Burley of Golden, B.C., and his brother Jake headed deep into the Rockies for a couple of days of snowmobiling at Chatter Creek Lodge.

by Colin Payne
Snowmobiling safety, Golden, BC

How well can you assess this terrain?

Match your snow assessment abilities with public avalanche bulletin manager, Karl Klassen, as he turns his eye to Prattle Glacier near Golden

by Joni Krats

Snowmobile-friendly businesses near Golden