P Rd Groomed

Groomed for skate and classic. Surface is a bit soft and coverage is thinner the further south (wetter too) you go. Rocks at the old wash out. N. Douglas Hwy from school bus turnaround is unplowed, deep and heavy. Islandboy

1-15 1pm Update on the update

been snowing all day and it continues. classic and skate were set. skate polished off again just now. it’s all pretty decent considering. even set classic across the road from skaters cabin

Grooming

It’s going to be a while folks. I’ve done three passes to machine pack the road but it’s going to take a lot more and right now I need to take a quick break. I’ll be back there going at it again around 11.

Headed out to groom

0800 – I’m headed out to groom. Expecting some challenges as I need to drop grooming equipment and the parking lot is a bit of a mess. If I’m lucky and don’t get stuck I will be done by 11 but probably 12 is more realistic. I should be able to...

Wow!

Squires and Islandboy used two CanAms to track pack then roll the road. No classic track set. The 2′ of powder became about 1″-3″. There are a few rocks – HOWEVER – it is still snowing and the warmer temps should bring higher density snow...
Lower loop fully groomed

Lower loop fully groomed

All sections of the lower loop are packed and rolled, including all of Guy’s Hill. Skate conditions are good, but a bit soft. No classic track but groomed trail is forgiving enough for good classic skiing. Fish Creek still not ready. I suggest parking at lower lot as...

So much snow!

Campground will be rolled by 10:30. No classic track at this time due to equipment issues (hopefully we can adjust and get it done). JW

Initial Packing This morningg

Squires & Islandboy will be out there this morning working on the 24″ of light powder snow. We will be initially using the CanAms to track pack and then hopefully switch to a roller. Not sure how it is going to turn out with the low density snow. If you come...

Lower loop filling in fast!

Lower loop is getting dumped on this afternoon and is filling in nicely. All rocks and hazards from this morning are already covered. Great classic touring if you like gliding through champagne powder. Grooming from this morning helped to set the trail but with each...

Upper and Lower

Upper Loop: groomed for skate and classic – finished at 0830 – Hilda Stadium loop, Black Bear hill and part way toward lower Hilda. Soft snow with continuing accumulation. Should be fun skiing. Lower Loop: did a compacting groom from lodge to lower parking...

Winter is here

It’s a winter wonderland, & groomed for skate and classic by 10:30 Sat. But it’s snowing quite hard so the skaters will have a workout!