Feb 3rd: Once last week's snow had settled, and the wind had it's way, accumulations ranging from 5cm's down to nothing (in some wind blown areas) were left on the trails. The snow was mixed in to a firm base on Thursday in to Friday morning, and while no snow fell during the grooming, strong winds were blowing around some loose snow at times leaving some drifting and partially filled set track in some open areas.
Trails have a reasonable though below seasonal average snow base, but a few early natural season hazards still exist. These include a couple remaining water crossing dips, and some exposed dirt or rocks. Watridge Lake trail is multi-use, all other trails are for skiers only.
If heading into the backcountry, be aware of avalanche conditions. Skiers/riders and ice climbers should be aware of overhead and early-season hazards. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Notes:
Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Status | Keywords |
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Biathlon Range Area
Groomed: Feb 02 |
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Open | Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
Draco
Track Set: Feb 02 |
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Open | Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
Hercules
Exposed dirt or rocks, at least at the usual sharp corner at the top of a hill about half way around, and at the cut off just below it. Groomed: Feb 02 Track Set: Feb 02 |
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Open | Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
Mass Start Area
Track Set: Feb 02 |
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
Mount Shark Helipad Access
Track Set: Feb 02 |
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Open | Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
Orion
Groomed: Feb 02 Track Set: Feb 02 |
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Open | Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
Pegasus
Possible exposed dirt or rocks (rocks in the base around the picnic table). Groomed: Feb 03 Track Set: Feb 03 |
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Open | Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
Ursa Major
The thinnest snow on the steepest trail- a few uneven surfaces and some exposed dirt or rocks. Groomed: Feb 03 Track Set: Feb 03 |
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Open | Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
Virgo
Groomed: Feb 03 Track Set: Feb 03 |
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Open | Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
Watridge Lake
Track Set: Feb 02 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Skijoring,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |