Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club

Perched in a spruce forest immediately above the picturesque alpine town of Smithers in northwestern BC, the BV Nordic Centre is an easy 10 minute drive from town, at 9km on the Hudson Bay Mountain Road. The Nordic Centre is renowned for excellent snow conditions and a lengthy ski season, due to a) elevation and b) location in a snowbelt area between BC’s cold interior and damp coastal climates. The Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre features a 52 km network of trails through sheltered spruce and pine forest. 5.5 kms of lit trails provides excellent opportunity for skiing after work or school. Trail lights are on until 9:30pm every night. 11 km of the trails are dog friendly. Every trail is groomed for both classic and skate skiing and maintained regularly with state-of-the art grooming equipment. The trails are well-marked and range from fairly flat with a few gentle slopes, to challenging routes with steep climbs and hairpin turns. Facilities include the beautiful Buchfink Memorial Lodge complete with a kitchen, indoor washrooms, ski lockers, change rooms, and a roomy seating area upstairs with great views of the stadium and nearby trails. The Gary Murdoch Memorial wax hut provides a warm and functional space for waxing.