SNOWBOARD
British Columbia is prime snowboarding territory…Mountains are legendary, snow is deep and crazy light, verticals defy gravity and the terrain parks are world-class.

SKI
Discover twelve world-class ski resorts that welcome skiers with big vertical, epic powder, diverse terrain, spectacular scenery and après ski options galore including Whistler, site of the alpine and Nordic venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.

HELI / CAT &  BACK COUNTRY
Heli-skiing was pioneered in British Columbia over 40 years ago, and the province still leads the way as one of the world's major heli-skiing destinations.

All heli-ski operators offer access to vast expanses of untracked terrain via helicopter. Options vary from multi-day trips (typically 3-7 days) to day trips from a ski resort.

Best Regions: Central Cascades, Leavenworth, Mt. Rainier, North Cascades, Thompson Okanagan, Methow Valley, Kootenay Rockies, Whistler & Pemberton

Best Lodges: Callaghan Country Lodge, Freestone Inn, Sun Mountain Lodge, Mountain Springs Lodge, Suncadia, Run of the River

XC SKIING

Make tracks to Pacific Northwest and British Columbia: there are outstanding cross-country ski areas throughout the region. Discover track-set and backcountry trails, pristine powder and spectacular mountain settings.

Best Regions: Central Cascades, Leavenworth, Mt. Rainier, North Cascades, Thompson Okanagan, Methow Valley, Kootenay Rockies, Whistler & Pemberton

Best Lodges: Callaghan Country Lodge, Freestone Inn, Sun Mountain Lodge, Mountain Springs Lodge, Suncadia, Run of the River

SNOWSHOEING

Snowshoeing is one of North America's fastest-growing winter sports, and British Columbia provides the trails, powder and pristine winter scenery that make the activity worthwhile. Discover any one of BC's spectacular snowshoeing areas; explore trails on your own, or on guided snowshoeing tours.

Best Regions: Central Cascades, Leavenworth, Mt. Rainier, North Cascades, Thompson Okanagan, Methow Valley, Kootenay Rockies, Whistler & Pemberton

Best Lodges: Callaghan Country Lodge, Freestone Inn, Sun Mountain Lodge, Mountain Springs Lodge, Suncadia, Run of the River

DOG SLEDDING / SLEIGH RIDING

There are wonderful opportunities for dogsledding throughout Washington and British Columbia. Many lodges offer tours, and operators also offer memorable backcountry experiences.

In Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, Whistler offers invigorating excursions through the snow-covered forests of the Soo or Brandywine valleys on sleds pulled by Alaskan Racing Huskies.

You can also experience the joy of winter on a horse drawn sleigh ride complete with sleigh bells ringing, glistening snow, frost air, open meadows, snow covered trees and babbling waters. 

Best Regions: Central Cascades, Leavenworth, Mt. Rainier, North Cascades, Thompson Okanagan, Methow Valley, Kootenay Rockies, Whistler & Pemberton

Best Lodges: Callaghan Country Lodge, Freestone Inn, Sun Mountain Lodge, Mountain Springs Lodge, Suncadia, Run of the River

SNOWMOBILING
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