
A snow bike is basically a converted dirt bike with a track on the rear and a ski on the front. The snowbike was born in the 90’s but it has taken many years to perfect; smaller, lighter and more nimble than snowmobiles it’s now poised to become the dominant motorised snow recreation giving access to where snowmobiles cannot.
Julian “Jods” Heer brings us his slice of biking nirvana in the amazing raw nature of “Smithers” British Columbia, Canada.



KTM 500 EXC
RAW 120
- C3 Wide, Billet Footpegs.
- C3 Intake Cone Filters (replace standard foam to irradiate moisture ingress)
- C3 Billet thermostat and digital readout
- PST Engine Jackets to reduce heat loss in deep snow and to maintain engine performance.
- Timbersled – 120 RAW Track kit
- Trio additional front damper to assist forks
Husqvarna 501 FE (vortex)
137 ARO
- C3 Wide, Billet Footpegs.
- C3 Intake Cone Filters (replace standard foam to irradiate moisture ingress)
- C3 Billet thermostat and digital readout
- PST Engine Jackets to reduce heat loss in deep snow and to maintain engine performance.
- Timbersled – 137 ARO Track kit
- Trio additional front damper to assist forks
- Vortex ECU
Husqvarna 501 FE
120 RAW
- C3 Wide, Billet Footpegs.
- C3 Intake Cone Filters (replace standard foam to irradiate moisture ingress)
- C3 Billet thermostat and digital readout
- PST Engine Jackets to reduce heat loss in deep snow and to maintain engine performance.
- Timbersled – 120 RAW Track kit
- Trio additional front damper to assist forks
KTM 500 EXC
120 ARO
- C3 Wide, Billet Footpegs.
- C3 Intake Cone Filters (replace standard foam to irradiate moisture ingress)
- C3 Billet thermostat and digital readout
- PST Engine Jackets to reduce heat loss in deep snow and to maintain engine performance.
- Timbersled – 120 ARO Track kit
- Trio additional front damper to assist forks
Alpine-style Smithers is where you go to get away from it all, get into outdoor adventure. In northwestern BC off the Yellowhead Highway, it’s tucked into a scenic valley next to towering Hudson Bay Mountain, home to the local ski hill. The area also features the Hankin-Eveylyn Backcountry Recreation Area, popular with backcountry skiers for its extensive trails and terrain, above and below treeline.
Formerly a railway hub, it’s authentic, fun-loving, and rough around the edges. Enviro-minded “Smithereens” adore their festivals and fishing steelhead, hiking and skiing. There’s a surprising amount of cultural activity, too: Jazz and folk music showcases, field-to-table feasts, theater, and quality restaurants.
There’s an extensive collection of boutique shops and supermarkets where you can buy almost anything.
A huge selection of restaurants and coffee shops, bakers, supermarkets
Many great Hotels, Pubs, Clubs and Micro Breweries
- Ski Hire.
- MTB Downhill and Trail Hire (and electric).
- Hardware and extensive clothing stores for all budgets.


Day Hire (guided) – $475 cad
Fly/Ride Packages (guided)
BC Snow and Dirt uses our contacts and facilities to provide you with a fly/ride package, including and not limited to.
- Airport Transfer (Smithers or Terrace)
- BnB Accommodation in the center of Smithers
- Snowbikes per day
- Collection and Drop each day
- Guiding
- Safety equipment
- Clothing
Please contact us for bespoke prices.

Why not add a couple of days of Skiing or Snowboarding, The Hudson Bay Mountain is a great resort that people travel across the world to. If you need to hire equipment, there are many ski and snowboard shops offering extensive collections of top quality gear. You can grab the bus to the lifts from right outside the hotel.