Snowmobiling in Saskatchewan. (SaskSnow/Facebook)

By CKOM Staff

Outdoor fun

Fresh snow exciting for snowmobile enthusiasts this Christmas

Dec 23, 2025 | 8:42 AM

For the first time in a while, there will be quite a bit of snow on the ground this Christmas across Saskatchewan.

While that may sound like bad news for people who hate shovelling, it’s a dream come true for many of Saskatchewan’s snowmobilers.

Executive director of the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA) Leah Switzer said clubs are scrambling to get the nearly 11,000 kilometres of trails in the province ready for riders.

“We’ve got clubs opening up trails consistently here over the last couple days,” she said.

“So as the snow has hit and the clubs are getting a chance to get out and get their trails signed and groomed, the trails will start turning green on our interactive map,” said Switzer.

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The SSA website features an interactive map showcasing all snowmobile trails in the province and their current status.

Switzer said that the holiday season is always a busy time for families wanting to get out on the trails.

“Typically, we see about 20,000 people register their snowmobiles, and then there are probably about 25,000 people who get out there and ride over the season,” she said.

“Christmas would be a hot spot where people have a little bit more time, they’ve got their family around, and they want to go out and get out and do something. So it’s a prime time to hit the trail,” said Switzer.

Another person excited for the Christmas snow is Brian Farley, owner of Thomas Motors in Melfort.

He said that the fresh snow and holiday season have done wonders for his business.

“This morning’s been very busy,” Farley said on Monday. “We expect that until we close on New Year’s Eve we’ll get lots of last-second people looking for stocking stuffers and gifts, and actually snowmobiles — and then the heated cab side-by-side has been very, very busy.”

From now until the new year Farley said they are expecting close to 100 people to walk through their doors each day.

On top of that steady stream of customers, he said that he and others are getting to witness some pretty special moments, including a few kids picking up their first snowmobile.

“It’s like the best part about this place, I’ve never seen bigger eyeballs than when kids come in here and get their first machine,” said Farley.