Fun BlogCross Country Skiing Anyone?

Winter is a great season in the Okanagan and cross-country skiing enthusiasts will enjoy the serenity of our wilderness.  In addition to the trails available at the major ski resorts, Kelowna has several active cross-country ski clubs that maintain approximately 85 kms (50 mi) of groomed, easily accessible trails. 

Check out these settings:

McCulloch Lake
50kms of trails
Take Hwy 33 from Kelowna about 6.3kms past the Big White turn-off, go right and follow the signs along McCoullough Road about 4.5 kms to trailheads.

Big White
25 kms of an assortment of trails
Take highway 33 East and follow the signs to Big White Resort.  Call 1-800-663-2772 for information.

Postill Lake
40 kms of trails
The turn off to Postill lake is located just north of the airport on highway 97.  Take Postill Lake Road east 19 kms to access the trails.  There is also a lodge at Postill Lake called Postill Lake Lodge 1-877-623-6982 or www.postilllake.com

Sovereign Lake Provincial Park on Silver Star Mountain

40 kms of trails
Mountain Resort. These trails are well marked and offer both classic and skate style skiing.  To access the park, take Hwy 97 to Vernon and follow the signs to Silver Star Mountain.  The cross country ski trails are located at Sovereign Lake Provincial Park before the entrance to the Resort.

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