Photo Gallery at Smithers Winter Test Center

Heated split-coefficient course of asphalt/ice

Ice preparation

ABS testing on ice

Circular track with ice inner lane and hardpack snow outer lane

Handling test on hardpack snow

We offer crews and technical support.

Slalom course on smooth ice

The .8-mile handling course offers curves, hairpin turns, and straightaways on hardpack snow.

We're famous for our superb track maintenance.

Testing snow for proper compaction

Snow ingestion testing

Slpit coefficient testing on level surface of asphalt/ice

We build test surfaces to meet client specifications, and can provide exclusive test facilities at other locations.

We have courses for testing all types of vehicles, tires, systems, and components.

This ice/hardpack snow course is one of four circular tracks.

The Test Center has a variety of straightaway and circular ice tracks.

Gigantic broom prepares one of our checkerboard split coefficient courses.

Chatter Bump course

Checkerboard Alternating Mu Pad in foreground, Mu Transition Pad in back

Smithers offers the very best in tracks and technology.

600' Diameter Ice/Snow Circle

Covered traction ramps at 10%, 15%, and 20% grades

Our world-class track preparation methods ensure repeatable, high-integrity handling, traction, braking, and durability evaluations.

The 1.4-mile handling course is popular for testing tires and for evaluating winter road handling.

The 1.4-mile handling course is popular for testing tires and for evaluating winter road handling.

ABS Testing on Checkerboard

Chatter Bumps

Snow Groomed Test Surfaces

10%, 15%, and 20% Split Coefficient Test Grades (Ice/Concrete)

Mu Transition

Snow Handling Course Set-Up on a Snow Handling Lane

Winter Test Center Office Complex