you might want to check out the nelson and castlegar areas. pretty close to the border, big mountains, and lots of snow. i used to live in castlegar, but unfortunatly, i wasn't into sledding when i lived there. i saw pictures and heard of places like, ladybird, the norns, and grassy mountain. each of these places are supposed to be incredible, and judging by some of the pictures i have seen, i would have to agree. my buddies and i are hoping to make a trip out there this year to check it out as well.
dave m