SNOWARAMA IN KAMLOOPS
THE GOOD WE DO WHEN WE RIDE TOGETHER
Snowmobile clubs know how to throw a great event — but more importantly, they know how to make it count.
When riders gather in British Columbia, it’s about more than powder days and panoramic views. It’s about turning shared momentum into something lasting.
Snowmobiling’s real power isn’t only in the miles we ride. It’s in the good we can do when we ride together.
For nearly five decades, Snowarama has embodied that idea.
Since 1978, BC snowmobile clubs — through the BC Snowmobile Federation — have raised more than $4,627,500 for Easter Seals BC/Yukon. Those funds support Easter Seals House in Vancouver — a home away from home for families travelling from across the province for medical treatment and appointments, and a place where caregivers can rest and recharge during incredibly difficult seasons.
In Kamloops, that provincial impact feels local.
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association has raised more than $200,000 over the years for Easter Seals, with recent seasons consistently contributing $5,000 to $6,000 annually. For a volunteer-driven organization, that’s significant.
And the setting only strengthens the experience.
Less than an hour from the sagebrush-lined Thompson Valley floor — where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet — the terrain rises quickly into sub-alpine wetlands, glacially shaped bluffs, and wide snow-covered meadows. The club maintains more than 180 kilometres of groomed trail across Porcupine Ridge and the Tranquille Lake area within Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park, climbing toward elevations near 6,000 feet and averaging nearly 13 feet of light, dry snowfall each season.
During Snowarama, the main chalet becomes basecamp. Everything gathers in one place — meals, silent auction, connection. Riders warm up by the fire between laps. Bidding climbs on donated auction items. Stories are shared. It’s organized, welcoming, and unmistakably community-driven.
Out front, a wide-open meadow gives kids and beginners room to build confidence without pressure. For experienced sledders, the Poker Run offers a reason to cover ground and explore more of the network alongside knowledgeable club members who know the terrain well.
Even in years when temperatures drop and conditions test commitment, riders show up. That consistency speaks volumes.
Awarded Canadian Snowmobile Club of the Year and celebrating over 50 years of stewardship, the Kamloops Snowmobile Association has built a riding area — and a culture — worth experiencing.
If you’re looking for a winter event that pairs strong trail riding with real community impact, Snowarama in Kamloops delivers. For this years event information, please visit HERE.
KAMLOOPS RIDE GUIDE
Welcome to Kamloops - where there is always a local event or trail waiting to be explored. Memories well-made and snowmobile adventures well-played. Let curiosity be your compass through snow-covered rolling ridges, meadow complexes, and playful bluffs chiseled by ancient glaciers.
