Fatshoe
Event overview
FatShoe is a winter fat bike and snowshoe event on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Silver Star Mountain Resort (BX Creek / Knoll trail system) near Vernon, BC. The event offers multiple formats: a solo duathlon (snowshoe then fat bike), team relay, solo fat bike, solo snowshoe, and a children's snowshoe event. Course descriptions list a rider loop of approximately 11 km and a snowshoe loop of 5.5 km. The children's route is listed as 2.5 km. The Solo Snowshoe event is part of the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series. Photography will be provided on the courses and complimentary photos are available.
Entry, logistics and rules
Online registration opens April 1, 2025 and closes January 14, 2026. Published early fees include solo entries at CAN $55 plus tax, team entries at CAN $105 plus tax, and children's entries at CAN $15 plus tax. Package pick-up is at Silver Star Mountain Resort Parking Lot E; racers must pick up their own package and show ID and complete the Silver Star waiver. Participants must supply their own fat bike and snowshoes; rentals are available at Sovereign Lake and Silver Star. The event enforces trail protection rules, mandatory minimum water carry (500 ml), and prohibits e-bikes. Aid stations, first aid at the start/finish, race marshals, and awards for top three male and female solo and team finishers are noted. Race organizers provide a finisher medal, toque, food and hot drinks, fire pits, and on-course volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.