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Fatshoe

Name: Fatshoe
Start: 2027-01-09
End: 2027-01-09
Location: Vernon

Vernon, Canada • 9 Jan 2027

FatShoe

FatShoe is a winter endurance and adventure event held at Silver Star Mountain Resort. The event offers solo and team formats, separate fat bike and snowshoe races, and a non-competitive kids snowshoe event.

Racing takes place on the BX Creek trail system. Distances available:

10 km fat bike course on the BX Creek trails
5.5 km snowshoe course
2.5 km kids Snow Stompers course

Participants must supply their own fat bike and snowshoes; rentals are available locally. The solo snowshoe event is part of the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series. On-site provisions at the start/finish area include a finisher medal, a BB&Bro's toque, warm food and drinks, fire pits, first aid presence, volunteers, and complimentary race photography.

The event operates under environmental and safety rules: stay on marked trails, no short cutting, no littering, and no e-bikes. Mandatory or recommended gear includes a minimum 500 ml water reservoir and emergency food. Registration windows, entry fees, and refund/deferral policies are set by the organizer and apply to all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Vernon

Race information

Website

6 km

Snowshoe Only

Fat Bike + Snowshoe Combo Solo

Fat Bike + Snowshoe Combo Team

Kids' Snow Stompers

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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