An evaluation of the current and future winter recreation trends in the West Kootenay region was carried out. The findings of the evaluation demonstrated that there was a need for more controlled areas for both cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. After careful thought, it was decided that the Champion Lakes Provincial Park area best suited the needs of cross-country skiers, rather than those needed by snowmobilers.
After the need was established, the natural resources along with the man-made facilities were inventoried. A cross-country ski trail development plan was then drawn up.
The plan proposes a ski trail network that would offer the cross-country skier a total of 9.25 miles of skiable terrain.
