BC Snowmobile Clubs Step Up to Support Provincial Land Access Advocacy
Across British Columbia, the snowmobile community is facing a growing number of land use and policy discussions that influence where and how riders can access winter landscapes. Ensuring snowmobilers are represented in these conversations requires preparation, coordination, and a strong provincial voice.
This season, several BC Snowmobile Federation member clubs have stepped forward to contribute additional funding to support provincial land use advocacy and access initiatives. Their leadership helps ensure that snowmobiling continues to have a strong, organized voice at decision-making tables across the province.
Organized snowmobiling in BC relies on a partnership between riders, volunteer clubs, and the BC Snowmobile Federation working together to protect access and deliver responsible recreation opportunities across the province.
This is the idea behind #MembershipMeansMore. Membership doesn’t just support local riding areas — it helps ensure that snowmobilers have a coordinated voice when decisions about land use and recreation are being made across British Columbia.
Today, nearly 60 volunteer-driven snowmobile clubs are part of this provincial network, managing thousands of kilometers of trails and recreation infrastructure. View the list of those clubs HERE.
The Power of Membership
When riders purchase a membership with a BC Snowmobile Federation affiliated club, it also includes membership with the BC Snowmobile Federation.
Those memberships ($40 adult | $20 youth) provide the foundation that keeps the Federation operating and supporting clubs across the province. They fund essential programs such as club insurance, youth and safety initiatives, stewardship programs, volunteer and club support, and the Federation’s ongoing work representing snowmobiling in provincial discussions.
Why Additional Support Matters
While membership funding provides the base that keeps this work moving forward, the reality is that land use planning and policy discussions affecting snowmobiling are growing in both number and complexity.
Participating effectively in these conversations requires research, preparation, technical understanding, and consistent engagement in provincial planning processes. This includes discussions related to wildlife management planning, Motor Vehicle Closure Areas, provincial recreation and tourism strategies, education and compliance initiatives, and funding frameworks that support outdoor recreation.
Additional contributions from clubs help ensure the BC Snowmobile Federation has the capacity to prepare strong input, represent the snowmobile community effectively, and ensure snowmobiling is present at the tables where decisions about recreation and land access are being made.
Clubs Leading the Way
The BC Snowmobile Federation would like to recognize the following clubs for their contributions this season:
Revelstoke Snowmobile Club — $10,000
Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) — $4,950
Powder Mountain Snowmobile Club — $3,001
Fernie Snowmobile Association — $3,000
Lumby Mabel Lake Snowmobile Club — $2,092
Nelson Sno-Goers Snowmobile Club — $2,000
Kamloops Snowmobile Club — $350
Together, these clubs have contributed more than $25,000 toward provincial advocacy and land use initiatives this season.
Their support helps ensure the BC Snowmobile Federation has the resources and capacity to prepare for complex land use and policy discussions, represent the interests of snowmobilers, and ensure the community is present when decisions about access and recreation are being made.
How Riders Can Support This Work
Riders and supporters who want to contribute to protecting access for future generations can do by purchasing a membership at their local snowmobile club or through the RideOnBC Land Access Fund, which helps strengthen advocacy and land use initiatives that protect snowmobiling opportunities across British Columbia.
The BC Snowmobile Federation extends its sincere thanks to the riders who purchased a membership this season, and to the many clubs across the province who continue to support organized snowmobiling through the Federation. A special thank you goes to the clubs who stepped forward with additional contributions this year and demonstrated leadership in supporting the broader snowmobiling community.
