2026 LHNS Strategic Plan
The engagement with the Larch Hills Nordic Society (LHNS) was designed to support the organization at a pivotal moment—balancing strong community identity and affordability with growing concerns about financial sustainability, volunteer capacity, and long-term organizational resilience. The contract encompassed a multi-phase engagement process, including a member engagement session, a follow-up survey, and a full-day Board strategic planning session, culminating in clear and actionable strategic direction.
– DOWNLOAD THE 2026 LHNS STRATEGIC PLAN PDF
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Congratulations to Natalie Wilkie – 2026 World Para Biathlon Champion
Natalie Wilkie closed out a dominant campaign in style, shooting clean and racing to her sixth victory of the season in the final individual race. The performance sealed the overall Crystal Globe in the women’s standing category, adding yet another gold medal to an already remarkable season. – READ MORE HERE
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DOGS
Please be reminded that all dogs need to be under control when skiing or snowshoeing. There was a situation where some dogs were running and jumping up on skiers. Owners need to be responsible for their dogs and ask for an immediate recall.
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Winter season 2025/26 registration is open! Click on the ‘REGISTER NOW’ Button to purchase your membership.
Daily Hours of Operation:
Chalet Open 8 am – 10 pm
Trail Lights on 5:30 am – Dawn & Dusk – 10 pm
Office Hours 9 am – 3 pm
Our cross-country ski area, 20 km from Salmon Arm, is home to some of BC’s finest trails. With over 170 km of ski trails, 57 km of which are regularly groomed, plus a further 17km of snow shoe trails, there is no shortage of variety for the outdoor enthusiast.
Unchanged:
We Have:
- 1000+ members – membership options
- Low daily trail fees for visitors.
- A heated chalet next to the parking lot with areas suitable for young children nearby
- 57 km of skate/classic trackset trails (6.5 km of lit trails for night skiing)
- Approximately 1/3 of these are groomed every day, rotating between the North, Central, and South areas
- 6.4 km of lit trails. Please see map
- 114 km of ungroomed ski trails
- Please see our maps page which includes skiing, snowshoe, and cell phone hotspot maps
- 17 km of snowshoe trails
- Various difficulties with trails suitable for all abilities
- A 10.1 km canine trail
- An active Safety Host program and Safety Committee
- A Prinoth Bison tracksetter
- Snowmobiles for use with our Ginzu groomers; and for medical evacuations
- A Kubota utility vehicle for general trail maintenance
- Skiing programs and lessons for all ages
- Volunteer trail guides
- 2 trail system shelters
- Some of our facilities are available for rent
- Larch Hills Nordic Society and Trails are powered by our fantastic volunteers!
