Feb. 26, 2022 Trails/Grooming

Thankfully, the temperatures got to minus 11 this morning in the park.  However, the sun is higher in the sky and we are seeing greater effects of the sun on the snow and trails that face into the sun – expect softer/melted snow in these areas, while other areas in the...

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Feb. 25, 2022 Trails/Grooming

As of last night’s grooming: Capilano:  skate lanes groomed.  Most classic tracks re-set.   Goldbar:  all skate lanes groomed. Classic tracks re-set woodcutters and Hadhirgaan.  Watch for a new detour on the northshore trail (to by-pass the significant ice flow on the...

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Feb. 23/24, 2022 Trails/Grooming

Thankfully we continue to receive steady light snowfall overnight and this morning.  Yesterday was our last day of daytime grooming work.  As of yesterday’s work (which now has a light fresh snowfall on it):  Capilano:  skate lanes groomed.  Existing classic tracks...

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Feb. 22/23, 2022 Trails/Grooming

We continue to be under the short cold spell today.  We have continued with daylight grooming for the time being.  As of yesterday’s work: Capilano:  skate lanes groomed.  Existing classic tracks holding up well. Goldbar:  all skate lanes groomed, both teaching grids...

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Feb. 20, 2022 Trails/Grooming

With the quick drop in temperatures yesterday afternoon and overnight, yesterdays wet snow became icy and hard.  We were only able to use the snowcat on the Capilano side of 50 Street, so the best conditions are found on the Capilano loops.  Overall, expect variable...

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Feb. 19. 2022 Trails/Grooming

The cold temperatures of yesterday warmed up through the night and we were up to plus 6 before sunrise.  With the warm conditions, expect softer skate lanes and glazed/icy classical tracks.  As of the overnight grooming:  All nordic trails in Capilano, Goldbar, Goldstick and...

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Feb. 18, 2022 Trails/Grooming

WIth yesterday’s fresh wet snow and the dropping temperatures overnight, expect harder fast tracks in general today.  As of the overnight grooming:  All nordic trails in Capilano, Goldbar, Goldstick have been groomed for skating with existing classical tracks in place...

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Feb. 17, 2022 Trails/Grooming

The snow kept falling through the night as the team was working – some of the groomed trails will have fresh snow on them!!  As of the overnight grooming: All nordic trails in Capilano, Goldbar, Goldstick and Southloop have been groomed for skating with new classical...

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Feb. 16, 2022 Trails/Grooming

As of the overnight grooming:  All nordic trails in Capilano, Goldbar, Goldstick and Southloop have been groomed for skating with existing classical tracks in place.  The trails are holding up well, with conditions ranging from firm to soft, however we hope these cold days...

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Feb. 15, 2022 Trails/Grooming

The trails are overall in good shape, given the recent weather. With the milder temperatures (luckily below zero),  expect skating lanes to be on the softer side for the most part.  Classical tracks have a light snow cover in them this morning. As of the overnight grooming: ...

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