Skiing
Alpine Skiing & Snow Boarding
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort is a great family ski resort just 20 minutes from downtown. Three lifts, including a triple chair take you to the top of Hudson Bay Mountain. Enjoy ski runs from novice to expert, including some challenging tree skiing. Hudson Bay Mountain Resort has a full service day lodge, with restaurant and lounge; along with a well outfitted rental and pro-shop. If you're new to skiing or boarding - you can link up with a friendly and qualified instructor at the ski school.
Backcountry Skiing
If you prefer to leave the lifts behind and see the backcountry - you will love the Bulkley Valley. Smithers is surrounded by mountains and hundreds of miles of untracked snow! There is generally enough snow to ski from November through June and enough terrain to suit the most demanding skier on alpine touring or telemark gear. The town has good ski shops that can advise on where to ski and can assist with gear needs. Back country ski guides are also available.
Cross Country Skiing
The Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre has it all for the track skier. There's a day lodge, waxing huts, lighted night skiing and many organized events throughout the season. The tracks are well maintained and a map is available of the ski area. The Nordic Centre is on Hudson Bay Mountain about 15 minutes from down town. If you prefer something closer to town cross country skiiers make their own tracks at the Smithers Golf and Country Club and on nearby lakes - Kathlyn, Seymour and Tyee.
