Courses & Events

Come explore the beauty of the Cranbrook area on a snowmobile. We have Canadian Certified Backcountry Snowmobile guides to ensure your next adventure is unforgettable, safe and professional.

We have options for all skill levels whether you are a beginner wanting an exhilarating mountain experience or a seasoned rider who wants to be led deep into the trees, we have terrain for all types.

Each group will receive a tailored experience for their own needs. Our partner Ghostrider Motorsports can provide snowmobile rentals that are delivered to the riding area for you, so you don’t have to worry about those logistics.

The Canada Backcountry Services – Snowmobile Mountain Skills (SMS) certificate is unique curriculum that evolves as riding skills emerge from participants. It was designed to address the gap in training available and equip candidates with skills to be effective riding in deep snow and off trail.

SMS1 is an obvious next step for anyone who has completed the Canadian Safety Council or BC Snowmobile Federation – Snowmobile Operator courses and are looking to advance their skills but first-time snowmobile operators will also find the training useful. We work with all experience and riding levels and adapt delivery to the needs of each individual. We connect with clients ahead of the course in order to assess needs and determine  desired riding skill progressions.

Level 1

• Learn functional riding posture and positioning to increase control and reduce fatigue;
• Learn to switch from ‘flat track’ (trails), to ‘on edge’ (deep snow);
• Integrate throttle and brake for control and flow;
• Tips and guidance for better communication and safety practices;
• Explore mental components of backcountry decision making;
• Elements of avalanche awareness provided throughout course.

Level 2

• Refresh and advance all available skills from SMS1;
• Route finding and hazard avoidance;
• Considerations for using the contours of the terrain to your advantage;
• Group management and team decision making;
• Trip planning and navigation.

This Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1) course will be located in Cranbrook and Kimberley. The classroom portion held on Saturday January 25th, will be at the Ghostrider Motorsports dealership in Marysville and the Field portion will be located at the Lumberton Snowmobile riding area. Club members receive 15% off the $375.00+GST, price of the course.

You will learn how to use your avalanche equipment, understand basic avalanche formation, learn how to identify avalanche terrain, how to navigate the Avalanche Canada resources so that you will know what hazards are out there before you go, and you will learn how to create a trip plan to be better prepared for the unpredictable backcountry environment.

Join us for another Kokanee Country Snowmobile Club Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1). The classroom day will be located at the Creston Chamber of Commerce and the field day will be at the Char Creek riding area. Club members receive 15% off.

You will learn how to use your avalanche equipment, understand basic avalanche formation, learn how to identify avalanche terrain, how to navigate the Avalanche Canada resources so that you will know what hazards are out there before you go, and you will learn how to create a trip plan to be better prepared for the unpredictable backcountry environment.