Cross country skiing is a very popular activity in Tumbler Ridge. The Wolverine ski trails start at the golf course and feature 10 km of groomed trails, trackset for classic and skating. The trails lead off the golf course through the woods to the Lost Haven cabin, an excellent place to warm up by the wood stove. An ungroomed loop goes further from the cabin to views of the Murray River. Another popular activity is skiing up local creeks, usually with a waterfall or canyon as the destination. Flatbed Creek is less than five minutes out of town, and there is usually a broken trail up it. Many other creeks in the area, such as Bullmoose, Waterfall, M20, and Tentfire, offer great skiing. Remember to use caution when skiing on creeks. Ski at the edges of the creek unless you know the ice is safe. Contact the WNMS for local conditions.
The Ridge Ramble Ski Race, now in its seventh year, is held on the first weekend in February on the Wolverine trails. Participants ski a 7 km or 20 km course (adults), or a 1.3 km or 2.6 km course (children). This has proven to be a fun local event.
2007 Race Results
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Wolverine ski trails |
Wolverine trails |
Lost Haven cabin |
Inside Lost Haven cabin |
Ridge Ramble ski race |
Cabins at Gwillim Lake |
Overhanging Rock pool, Flatbed Creek |
Flatbed Creek spring |
Bullmoose Falls in winter |
Waterfall destination |
Nesbitt's Knee Falls |
Falls on lower Babcock Creek |
Happy creek skiers |
Checking the ice |
Creek skiing danger |
Seeps near Barbour Falls |
Flatbed group ski |
Flatbed Falls |
