Hallis Lake Cross Country Skiing Facility is a 75 kilometer network of trails in
Quesnel, British Columbia maintained by the Cariboo Ski-Touring club. The trails are home to winter activities such as
cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is a form of skiing where skiers rely on their own locomotion to move across snow-covered terrain, rather than using ski lifts or other forms of assistance. Cross-country skiing is widely practiced as a sport and recreation ...
and
snowshoeing
Snowshoes are specialized outdoor gear for walking over snow. Their large footprint spreads the user's weight out and allows them to travel largely on top of rather than through snow. Adjustable bindings attach them to appropriate winter footwe ...
.
History
The facility was opened in 1995. In 1998, the 3,000 square foot lodge was opened to the public.
In 2006, Northern Development Initiative Trust granted $36,667 to Cariboo Ski Touring Club to go toward expansion of the trails.
In 2022, Hallis Lake hosted the BC Cup #3 Biathlon.
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Ski areas and resorts in British Columbia
Geography of the Cariboo
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