Land Use STrategy
About the Project
The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club Land Use Strategy is a forward-looking initiative designed to ensure that snowmobiling in the Revelstoke area remains vibrant, responsible, and sustainable for years to come.
Through this project, RSC aims to understand how and where snowmobiling occurs, identify opportunities for improved management and access, and develop a clear path to coexistence with other recreation users, environmental priorities, and Indigenous land interests. Snowmobiling is central to Revelstoke’s recreation culture and economy, yet growing participation and evolving land use pressures are creating new challenges and highlighting existing constraints. The land base in Revelstoke for recreation is complex and dynamic. This initiative will help the RSC and its partners balance recreation, conservation, and land management objectives by developing a clear, data-driven framework for sustainable snowmobiling in the years ahead.
Through its Expression of Interest process (May-September 2025), RSC engaged All Mountain Productions & Consulting Inc. (AMPC) to lead the development of the Land Use Strategy. Together, the partners are building a shared foundation to support informed decision-making, collaboration, and stewardship across all RSC riding areas.
The Strategy builds on decades of snowmobiling history in the region. It includes background research to capture historical and current patterns of use, alongside the development of a GIS-based database to visualize riding areas, infrastructure, and constraints. This foundational work will help RSC and its partners make informed, transparent, and collaborative land use decisions.
Project Goals
- Strengthen RSC’s leadership in sustainable snowmobile recreation.
- Build a credible, data-driven picture of snowmobiling activity and infrastructure.
- Identify management opportunities that reduce conflict and improve stewardship.
- Support advocacy and planning with government, tenure holders, and First Nations.
- Promote collaboration among recreation, environmental, and cultural interests.
Project Timeline
| Phase | Timeline | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping & Background Review | Aug – Oct 2025 | Confirm goals, collect existing information, and establish a GIS framework. |
| Engagement & Data Gathering | Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 | Gather feedback and spatial insights from members and stakeholders. |
| Analysis & Needs Assessment | Feb – Apr 2026 | Identify patterns, challenges, and opportunities for improved management. |
| Strategy Development | May – Oct 2026 | Compile findings into the final Land Use Strategy and mapping products. |
Get Involved
The Land Use Strategy will be most effective when it reflects the experience and perspectives of the community.
You can participate by:
- Completing upcoming surveys to share your riding experiences.
- Attending engagement sessions or community updates.
- Providing feedback on key findings and draft materials.
- Connecting directly if you are a government agency, tenure holder, or organization interested in the outcomes of this work.
Project updates will be shared on RSC’s website and communication channels throughout the process.
Contact
Revelstoke Snowmobile Club (RSC)
gm@sledrevelstoke.com | www.sledrevelstoke.com
All Mountain Productions & Consulting Inc. (AMPC)
ted@all-mountain.ca