Mackenzie Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling in Mackenzie
Mackenzie is a genuine northern Rocky Mountain snowmobiling destination, and provides a winter wonderland full of snowmobile trails that run from valley bottom to mountain ridge. Sledding starts mid-November through until about mid-May, and offer trails for less experienced riders as well as challenging bowl climbing and wilderness sledding for skilled hobbyists.
Mackenzie provides "from porch to powder" access to sledding trails, and has a fenced, monitored compound next to the Recreation Center downtown, where visitors can safely stow their snowmobiles when not in use, and then head out to directly from the compound to trails leading into the mountains.
Morfee Mountain Snowmobiling Trails
Enjoy excellent powder conditions at Morfee Mountain with fantastic views of the northern Rockies and the Rocky Mountain Trench, and sled through the forest along the Gagnon Trail to Mackenzie Junction. Along the approximately 50km/31mi of trails, there are two warming huts with wood stoves, which provide an opportunity to escape from the cold.
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Regional sledding areas can also be accessed from Mackenzie, such as the Murray Range, Pine Pass Trail and Powder King, located 65km/40mi east along Highway 97.
Equipment and Practical Info
Visitors must supply their own equipment as general rentals are not available; however rental equipment is offered for use on guided tours, and these can be booked in advance through the local operator, Rocky Mountain Trench Adventures. To be safe, it is recommended that snowmobilers wear an avalanche beacon, bring a shovel, probe and travel in groups. Visitors planning trips should be prepared for a wilderness experience, be aware of snowmobiling safety, and pack for cold weather.
For more information on snowmobiling safety, visit the British Columbia Snowmobile Federation website.
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