Panorama Cross Country Ski Trails

Panorama Mountain Village regularly track set 20 kms of trails popular with locals and visitors.  Six loops of varying distance and difficulty.  The regularly groomed trails offer views along Hopeful and Toby Creek valleys, and to the 3,100 metre high Mt. Nelson.  Trails travel through a variety of open and forested terrain.  Fee charged by Panorama Mountain Village for trail use.  Ski rentals available.

Access - From the north end of Invermere follow signs to Panorama.  Cross Toby Creek18 kms from Invermere and stay right following signs to the Grey Wolf Golf Course.  The clubhouse serves as trailhead concession.

Natural Bridge Cross Country Ski Trails

Cross country skiing, biking and hiking is available along 12 kms of trails which provide access to scenic canyon and river views.  Four ski loops of varying length and difficulty are periodically groomed and track set.  Check with the District office for recent trail condition information.  A brochure is available on site or at the Invermere Forest District office, Invermere or Radium Info Centres, and Kootenay National Park westgate.  The system is suited to the average skier.  Highlights include the Natural Bridge and canyon, a 2.8 km ski from the trailhead.  Firewood is provided at the warming hut located on the Oochucks Loop Trail, a sunny lunch spot.  Please sign in at the registration box at the trailhead or warming hut.

Access - Drive north on Hwy 93 from Radium through Kootenay National Park to Settlers Road.  After driving 12 kms on Settlers Road turn left onto the Palliser River Forest Service Road, then left again at the 14 km mark onto the Cross River Forest Service Road.  Trailhead parking is at km 16.  These roads off of Hwy 93 are regularly ploughed and are car drivable in the winter.  Use caution when driving along industrial gravel roads off of the main highway, and give right of way to industrial mine and logging traffic which may be encountered.