Mar. 20, 2022 Trails/Grooming

While we are into spring skiing mode now, we are forecast to get some wet snow today.  If we get a critical mass of snow, we may be able to create a new layer of skiable snow over the existing base – stay tuned!  Until the snow accumulates, expect...

Read more

Mar. 19, 2022 Trails/Grooming

We are into spring skiing mode now:  expect icy/hard/fast mornings, look for a possible sweet spot of the trails softening to ideal spring conditions as the temperatures bridge onto the plus side, then slushy/wet conditions once temperatures are above about 5C, especially in...

Read more

Mar. 18, 2022 Trails/Grooming

We are into spring skiing mode now:  expect icy/hard/fast mornings, look for a possible sweet spot of the trails softening to ideal spring conditions as the temperatures bridge onto the plus side, then slushy/wet conditions once temperatures are above about 5C...

Read more

Mar. 17, 2022 Trails/Grooming

We are into spring skiing mode now:  expect icy/hard/fast mornings, look for a possible sweet spot of the trails softening to ideal (for spring) as the temperatures bridge onto the plus side, then slushy/wet conditions once temperatures are above about 5C, especially in sun...

Read more

Mar. 16, 2022 Trails/Grooming

The unexpected higher temperatures yesterday made for slushy afternoon of skiing here at the park.  We are into spring skiing mode now:  expect slushy/wet conditions once temperatures go above zero, especially in sun exposed areas, with ice forming in melted areas...

Read more

Mar. 15, 2022 Trails/Grooming

The light snow that we received Sunday evening has helped spruce the trails up and added some grip in the classic tracks. Overall, faster/harder trails with some glazing.  Some downhills getting ice patches from snow-ploughing moving snow to the sides throughout the day.  Use...

Read more

Training This Week: March 14 to 20

Masters World Cup (MWC) In North America every four years and in Canada every 8 years (we alternate with the US). This past week saw the postponed event (one year because of COVID) run at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The weather couldn’t have been better as more than 900 skiers...

Read more

Mar. 13, 2022 Trails/Grooming

Yesterday’s warmer temperatures caused some melting and glazing of the trails, particularly in the sunny areas – shaded areas remained fairly stable. Overall, faster/harder trails with some glazing.  Some downhills getting ice patches from snow-ploughing moving...

Read more

Mar. 12, 2022 Trails/Grooming

With the continued stable weather conditions, the trails are holding up well and are skiing really nicely.  Some downhills getting ice patches from snow-ploughing moving snow to the sides throughout the day.  Use caution.  Goldbar:  all trails groomed for skating and classic...

Read more

Mar. 11, 2022 Trails/Grooming

Yesterday’s trails conditions were very good here in the park.  With the stable weather conditions and the stable trail conditions, the team took a well deserved break last night.  We will back at it again this evening/night. Expect trail conditions very...

Read more

Mar. 10 ,2022 Trails and Grooming

With the continued stable weather conditions, the trails are holding up well and are skiing really nicely. Some downhills getting ice patches from snow-ploughing moving snow to the sides throughout the day.  Use caution.  As of last night’s grooming: Goldbar:  all...

Read more

Mar. 9, 2022 Trails/Grooming

With the stable weather conditions, the trails are holding up well.   As of last night’s grooming:   Overall great skiing in the park.  Some downhills getting ice patches from snow-ploughing moving snow to the sides throughout the day.  Use caution.  Goldbar:  groomed...

Read more