Over the past 10-15 years, Revelstoke has become one of the premier snowmobile destinations in North America.

With the increased use of local snowmobile areas, it has become challenging for these volunteer organizations to sustain this infrastructure.

It is important that the community provides support for this valuable commercial recreational activity which makes a considerable economic contribution to the local economy. It is also critical that any strategy designed to sustain and develop snowmobiling be developed in harmony with other back country users and social and environmental values.

The Revelstoke and Area Community Development Strategic Action Plan contains an objective of promoting and expanding existing tourism activities. A high priority was given to exploring opportunities and constraints related to snowmobile tourism. In April, 2001, the City of Revelstoke formed a Steering Committee to work with the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club and the Revelstoke Snowmobile Society to prepare a Revelstoke Snowmobile Tourism Management Strategy. The Steering Committee was given the task of developing an Action Plan and making recommendations regarding management of the Snowmobile Industry in our community.
 

 
1. Introduction/Scope of Study

• 1.1 Guiding Principles
• 1.2 Objectives of the Strategy
• 1.3 Scope and Deliverables
• 1.4 Methodology
• 1.5 Role of the Steering Committee
• 1.6 Timing

2. Analysis of Current Situation

• 2.1 Regulatory Framework
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Visitation
• 2.4 Economic Impacts
• 2.5 Trail System Management
• 2.6 Marketing
• 2.7 Carrying Capacity
• 2.8 Other Issues

3. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
    Challenges

• 3.1 Strengths
• 3.2 Weaknesses
• 3.3 Opportunities
• 3.4 Challenges

4. Growth Projections

5. Environmental Issues

6. Strategic Directions

• 6.1 Trail maintenance and development
• 6.2 Marketing Plan
• 6.3 Infrastructure
• 6.4 Operational Business Plan

7. Recommendations
 

Appendices:

1. Memorandum of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance, and Management of the Boulder Mountain and Frisby Ridge Snowmobile Trails, 2000/2001
    
2. 2000/01 Snowmobile Revelstoke Survey Results
    
3. Caribou Research Findings
    
4. Agreement Regarding Snowmobile Areas in the Revelstoke Area
    
5. Reference Materials
   
    

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Sincere appreciation is extended to the following Steering Committee Members for sharing their expertise and knowledge as well as being committed to the completion of this strategy.

 
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