Arrival of State-of-the-Art Groomers for Merritt Snowmobile Club a big win for Tourism Nicola Valley

MERRITT – The Merritt Snowmobile Club just got a huge boost thanks to a generous donation from the British Columbia Destination Development Fund.

Tourism Nicola Valley announced the arrival of brand-new snowmobile groomers for the Merritt Snowmobile Club.

The groomers will enhance winter tourism opportunities in the breathtaking Nicola Valley region.

For those wondering what groomers are, a snow groomer is usually employed to pack snow and improve skiing and snowboarding and snowmobile trail conditions.

The resulting pattern on the snow is known as corduroy, which is a perfect surface to ski or ride on.

This upgrade was made possible through a $513,798 grant from the Government of B.C. through the Destination Development Fund.

The Merritt Snowmobile Club is set to improve the winter experience for locals and visitors alike with these cutting-edge groomers.

The newly acquired groomers have advanced technology that ensures the creation of perfectly groomed trails. It will also help with safety and reduce risk of crashes. 

The groomers will extend the riding season and likely attract more snowmobilers from fire and wide.

The boost in potential tourism to Merritt will likely give local businesses a boost as well.