Ladybird Trail Dec 29th 2019

With snow in the forecast the 275 was up to finish road building work on the Norns Creek trail. At the 19km cat turn it was snowing heavily and we probed 154cm. Hoping to get a good amount of snow so we could start running our tiller on the next groom. 

Goose Creek Trail  Dec 28th 2019

With heavy traffic over the past few days we decided to get on Goose Trail last night. The section of trail between the Shaw cabin and the airport should stand up better now  as we were finally able to get the drag to the airport. Frosty trail got some cleanup and propane dropped off at the cabin while Shaw Cabin had some wood dopped off. We probed 165 cm up top with 5cm since our last groom. Please use caution on the trail as early season conditions are still with us. Very icy conditions for the first 2km of the trail. 

Goose Creek Trail  December 23, 2019

With a drop in temperatures and repairs to the 180 complete, we decided to try and get on Goose Creek to get the trail into shape for the holiday break. We had expected the trail to be pretty beat up with the heavy rains at the lower elevations and it was. We managed to pull the mogul master drag up to the 14 Km  hill behind the cabin but were unable to pull the hill.  All went well but was a very slow trip due to the frozen conditions. We probed 178 cm up at the top of the airport with 27 cm of fresh snow on top of the cat trail since Fridays groom. Still pretty good conditions for unloading at the parking lot but use caution as the snow is very thin for the first couple kilometres.
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Our new shop being put to good use, with repairs to one of our plow trucks and the Br 180 snowcat. Thanks to all our supporters and volunteers who helped with this. Still more work to do but super nice to be dry when its pouring outside.

Remember to sign up soon as early bird memberships end December 31st. Memberships available a Bubblees Liquor Store, Playmor Power Products and online. 

Stay safe out there check the avy report and have a great holiday break from the CSA

​Ladybird trail December 19, 2019
 
The BR 275 made its first trip up Ladybird to fill all the cross ditches to the 19 Km cat turn around on Norns Creek. All went well as snow conditions were perfect for filling the large cross ditches from 16 Km to 19km. We probed 120 cm at 19 km mark and snowing heavily at the time. We will be keeping the tiller off for at least one more trip as the snow for the first 10 km on the trail is very thin.
 
Goose Creek Trail December 20, 2019
 
With heavy rains at lower elevations we set our goals on getting to the airport and putting the trails in around the Frosty Cabin. We were expecting a long evening groom on Goose. Heavy rains continued all the way up until we hit Frosty’s Y (approx the 10 km mark)at that elevation it changed to heavy snow till about the Shaw Cabin before it was good to work with.  We managed to get the cat to the top of the airport and probed 150 cm of snow base. With 60 cm of fresh on top of last weeks base and snowing heavily. Just after making the turn at the airport we blew a hydraulic line on our blade and were unable to move our blade for our return to base, we would not have been able to remove all the moguls as the snow was just too sticky. Please remember these are early season trails and do not expect much with these crazy conditions. 
 
Please check the avalanche report and if you are planning on riding this weekend use extreme caution as many ditches and creeks are opening up again with this lower elevation rain. If you notice any hazards please mark them so that others may be aware of them. Have a safe weekend and don't forget your rain gear. 

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Goose Creek Trail

 With some fresh snow on the ground we decided to head up with the BR 180 and the compactor bar to start building our trail base. From the parking lot up to about 3 km the snow is thin and may melt off some if the weather does not cool down. At the 10 km mark up Goose Creek we probed 60 cm and found just enough snow to build our creek crossing. We managed to get up to the Shaw cabin with the cat but we were unable to go any further  with just 90 cm of base. Over the years we have kept records and found we need 120 cm to go up past the cabin at a minimum, otherwise we expose many large boulders. We will keep our fingers crossed for some more white stuff, until then play it safe as there are many hazards off the trail. The base did seem very good as the cat had no issues getting into the Frosty Cabin as well today. 
 
Lady bird trail
Waiting for more snow to fill Cross-ditches. Unloading in the parking lot looks good with about 15cm there.
 
Tip of the week when coming up behind the snow cat please keep your distance and just slowly follow until the cat operator can  find a place to pull off the trail before attempting to pass thank you