Cross Country Skiing
Overlander Ski Club
Tamra Jaeger
Kamloops is home to a network of renowned cross-country ski trails for everyone, from beginners to long-time loppet racers. From Overlander Ski Club at Stake Lake to Harper Mountain to Sun Peaks Resort, we’ve got pristine trails ready to explore.
Tamra Jaeger
Overlander Ski Club at Stake Lake
Stake Lake offers some of the best cross-country skiing in BC and is a winter family-favourite in Kamloops. Ski over 60 km of expertly groomed classic and skate trails, just 20 minutes southwest of Kamloops. Take in the fresh air while winding through snow-covered pines, around the lake, and over rolling hills.
This ski area welcomes dogs on 5 km of dedicated dog-friendly trails. Stake Lake also offers night skiing, with 6.5km of lit trails (see what we did there?) to enjoy. Try to visit before 11:30am or after 1:30pm to avoid the rush, or enjoy having the trails to yourself during the week.
Rentals are available on a first-come first-served basis and start at $8/youth.
Mary Putnam
Harper Mountain Trails
Harper Mountain has one marked, groomed and track set cross-country trail. This gorgeous 3 km forested loop is ideal for both skate and classic nordic skiing.
Cross-country skis, boots, and pole rentals are available at the lodge, starting at $14/youth.
Destination BC/Ryan Creary
Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Resort has over 37 km of professionally groomed and track set cross-country skiing trails accessible right from the base of the ski resort. Morrisey Express provides chairlift access to endless backcountry nordic terrain and stunning mountain views.
Nordic rental packages are available starting at $24/child.
West Highlands Park
During the winter you'll find a 1-km cross-country ski loop around the soccer fields and community centre.
The trail will be track set regularly using Parks personnel and specialty equipment for classic or skate-style skiing. The unsupervised trail will be open 7 days/week provided there is enough snow.
