To over 1400 LHNS Club members and Visitors Larch Hills offers over 57 km of track-set trails (6.5 km of lit trails for night skiing), 114 km of non track-set trails, 17 km of snowshoe trails and 10.1 km of canine friendly trails spread out over a 3000 hectare area for all levels of fitness and adventure.
- Our Club’s Safety Host Volunteer service time while skiing is NOT scheduled. There is NO systematic patrol of the 188 km of Larch Hills trails. We come prepared to respond to an emergency while we are skiing, if called upon by cell phone (Please carry the Emergency Contacts Page) or in person.
- LHNS Safety Host Volunteers offer LHNS members a service: we aim to quickly and appropriately respond to the needs of an injured skier or snowshoer – primarily but not exclusively on Larch Hills track set trails. We are trained in the use of the Club’s snowmobiles, rescue toboggans, SKED and the new full body splint.
- Most Safety Hosts hold WorkSafe B.C. Occupational First Aid Level 1 or higher level first aid and Transportation Endorsement training and certification. Safety Hosts wear a Yellow Arm Band with a white cross on a red background while skiing to identify ourselves.
- You can see available Safety Hosts daily on our Sign-In/Sign-Out board located at the map Kiosk by the Chalet, at the ski start area.
Do you understand how LHNS Safety Host Volunteers may be able to help you in an emergency? Contact a Safety Host if you would like to participate in a mock rescue or receive instructions using a rescue toboggan or other information.
Left to Right: Craig McB., Keith C., Ernie W., Doug N., Ed B. (seated), Wayne P., Wayne B., Jim H.