Cross Country Skiing in North BC: In the northern regions of British Columbia, Canada cross country skiing is one of the most popular winter activities. Because of the large amounts of snow many communities have trail systems in place that act as transportation routes when walking in the snow is to difficult.

Many of the backcountry trails in the communities become xc skiing trails during the winter months. The summer hiking trails turn into winter ski trails leading to lakes, waterfalls, rivers and alpine meadows. In some of the parks located in the communities there is a section of the park designated to just cross country skiers.

Some of the communities enjoy active nordic clubs for cross country skiers. These clubs maintain ski trails and lodges. Some of the cross country ski trails are well maintained, enjoy night lighting and lead to nordic lodges. While other areas have created ungroomed trail systems tracking through deep powder snow uncovering wilderness peaks leading to warming huts.

Some of the ski resorts maintain xc ski trails also. All of which cover the lower sections of the mountains. Sometimes the trails are shared with snowshoers, while other times the trails are designated just for cross country.