Dakota Ridge (accessed via Field Road in Wilson Creek) is popular for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and family activities such as tobogganing. A new access road is being built for the 2009 ski season.

Dakota Bowl (accessed via Port Mellon Hwy. near Howe Sound Pulp & Paper) is popular with more advanced skiers and has telemark routes on the north side of the bowl and spectacular views of Vancouver Island, North Shore mountains and Mt. Baker in Washington State. These are not well-developed areas, therefore it is recommended you contact the Visitor Info Centres for more information.