Stake Lake Trails

Beginner	(km)	Intermediate	(km)	Expert	(km)
Cartwheel	2.6	Tumbleweed	2.5	Hold-Up	1.6
Little Joe	0.6	Rustler	3.0	Bushwhacker	3.5
Hoss	1.1	Rattler	2.8	Rattler Viewpoint	0.7
Ponderosa	2.8	Quickdraw	1.9
Sitting Bull	0.5	Sidewinder	9.5
Drifter	3.1	Geronimo	2.3
Cowpoke	4.4	Lookout	1.6
Rawhide	0.4	Bronco	0.5
Outlaw	0.3	Snakebite	0.5
		Showdown	0.7
		Eldorado	0.7
		Lasso	0.8
		Ambush	1.2

Stake Lake Facts

Approximately 49 km of groomed and track-set trails
Approximately 25 minutes from downtown Kamloops on a non-mountainous road
Variety of trails for all levels (beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers)
Large parking lot
Log fire heated day-lodge for members and the general public
Beautiful scenery along trails such as Stake Lake, meadows, mountains...
The ski area has been managed by the ski club since 1991
Close to 14,000 skier visits in 2004
Trail grooming, track setting, facilities maintenance, and much more is done entirely by volunteers
Club membership is approximately 550 making it one of the largest recreational ski clubs in BC
Has hosted a variety of events over the years including: Junior Championships, Loppets (ski marathons), social events, ski demo days, BC Special Olympics, and much more.
There are numerous trail markers and maps throughout the trail system to guide new and returning skiers, and make their ski experience even more enjoyable
The club runs a variety of coaching and ski teaching programs to mentor the next generation of cross-country skiers
The club is managed by a volunteer board of directors and various committees that provide direction as well as donate their time to build the club
Day use fees at Stake Lake are VERY AFFORDABLE
Revenues from club memberships, sponsorships, and ski fees all go directly into: 1) maintaining the ski area; 2) purchasing equipment where necessary; 3) Ski area amenities such as the day lodge and maps; 4) ski programs; 5) special events; and fostering growth and enjoyment of cross-country skiing.