Winter Attractions
Winter is invigorating, fun and full of adventure.
The skies appear bluer and a blanket of white covers the mountains, meadows and hills.The air is crisp and clean and the snow crunches beneath your feet.
Mother Nature, has completely transformed the countryside.
Winter sport enthusiasts and families can spice up the cold months
Snow usually falls in November and does completely melt until March.
The Selkirk mountains provide great opportunities for all types of outdoor winter fun.
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Skiing | Snowmobiling | Cross Country | Sledding
Cross Country
Cross-country skiing on groomed trails is a favorite winter sport. There are mountain top routes, tracks through snow-dusted red rock, historic trails... even some of our snowed-in golf courses get into the act. Backcountry skiers should be well-prepared, and should check weather and avalanche forecasts prior to setting out. The winter recreation program provides Sno-parks, cleared parking areas for vehicles in close proximity to groomed and/or backcountry trails.
Just east of the cabins is Nancy Creek Road which has been a favorite of guest who have come to enjoy some Cross country skiing away from those motorized trails also available. Sherman Pass also provides opportunities.
Sledding
Zipping down a hill at what feels like a million miles an hour can be a great time — as long as you're sledding safely. When you grab your sled, make sure it's sturdy and that it's one you can really steer. The handholds should be easy to grab, and the seat of the sled should be padded. Never use homemade sleds like garbage-can lids, plastic bags, or pool floats — these are dangerous and you may lose control while you're sledding. Also, never use a sled that has any sharp, jagged edges or broken parts (this might happen if you're using an old sled).
It's especially important to wear gloves or mittens and boots while you're on the sled because in addition to keeping you warm, they can help prevent you from injuring your hands and feet. Wearing a bike helmet is also a good habit to get into — doctors say it's a great way to protect your head while you're sledding. When you're picking your sledding spot, it's best to have an adult check it first to make sure it's OK. Hills designated for sledding are always a good bet — they can be safer than private areas like backyards. (Having an adult around while everyone is sledding is a good idea, too.)
Make sure the hill isn't too steep and that it's covered with packed snow, not ice. The hill must not end anywhere near cars on the road. This is important. If it's a new hill you're trying out and you've never been to the bottom, you might want to walk it first just to be sure. Also, look for obstacles like trees, bushes, and rocks that are covered 
in snow. Sled only in daylight or in well-lit areas. If you're sledding with a friend, make sure that you don't go over the weight limit — look at the label on the sled for the number of pounds it will hold. If everybody has his or her own sled and is taking turns sledding down the hill, make sure the person sledding before you is well out of the way before you take off.
And whether you're on the sled by yourself or with pals, you always want to be sitting up, not lying down. Lying flat puts your body at greater risk for injuries if you lose control and flip out. Finally, there is only one kind of energy that's right for moving a sled: kid power! Never ride on a sled that's being pulled by a car, truck, or snowmobile.
Sounds like lots of fun and has kept kids going most of the day ... Fortunately for some of our guests that have stayed in the past the kids seem to find just the perfect spot to sled on the property itself and have spent many hours just having fun while the parents remain on the patio sipping coffee.