i was out on Thursday there is about 2 to 2 and a half feet of snow at allan creek.
2010 / 2011 Valemount Updates
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depsnolvr
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there is at the most 60cm at cabin on the weekend and most importantly ZERO snow for the first 3km. It has been raining down low for the last two days and continues to rain up until at least 1000meters or as of today until 15km up the chappell creek trail. the alpine is getting hit hard with snow, there is simply no access that i would ride yet.
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thanks guys
curtis
if this thread is not updated, please check www.valemountrecdevelopment.com for recent updates.
thanks guys
curtis
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depsnolvr
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Thanks, Curtis...
And for those of you having troubles finding the info and updates on the VARDA site, click on "snowmobiling" and then on "grooming/area updates"
Or try this.. http://www.valemountrecdevelopment.com/groomingareaupdates.htm
And for those of you having troubles finding the info and updates on the VARDA site, click on "snowmobiling" and then on "grooming/area updates"
Or try this.. http://www.valemountrecdevelopment.com/groomingareaupdates.htm
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depsnolvr
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Hey All
Its been storming and blowing throughout the night
unfortunately, its blowing so hard that I cannot state an amount of accumulated snowfall. The roads are drifted in everywhere and some peoples lawns are even stripped down to grass from the exessive wind.
The good thing about it is that means the alpine is getting hit with some great snow. Access will still be early season quality........
Its been storming and blowing throughout the night
unfortunately, its blowing so hard that I cannot state an amount of accumulated snowfall. The roads are drifted in everywhere and some peoples lawns are even stripped down to grass from the exessive wind. The good thing about it is that means the alpine is getting hit with some great snow. Access will still be early season quality........
Well, here goes....
Just got back last night from 3 days of riding. Decent snow up in the alpine, but VERY sketchy on the trail ride in. All in all I can't complain, but I'm pretty sure it cost me at the very least a pair of skis. Really could use some more snow so they can begin grooming the trail. Things were looking pretty quiet in town as well... I hope that will change with some more snow as well.
On another note, I just found out about a "season pass" that VARDA is offering; sounds like a great value and also a good way to support snowmobiling, and the town of Valemount!
Some membership info is available here:
http://www.valemountrecdevelopment.com/pleasebecomeamember.htm
Hopefully Curtis can post some info on the season deal; me and my group are looking to sign up!
Just got back last night from 3 days of riding. Decent snow up in the alpine, but VERY sketchy on the trail ride in. All in all I can't complain, but I'm pretty sure it cost me at the very least a pair of skis. Really could use some more snow so they can begin grooming the trail. Things were looking pretty quiet in town as well... I hope that will change with some more snow as well.
On another note, I just found out about a "season pass" that VARDA is offering; sounds like a great value and also a good way to support snowmobiling, and the town of Valemount!
Some membership info is available here:
http://www.valemountrecdevelopment.com/pleasebecomeamember.htm
Hopefully Curtis can post some info on the season deal; me and my group are looking to sign up!
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depsnolvr
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Early season riding has begun. Conditions area definitely down from previous years and riders are cautioned to ride carefully and tread lightly to minimize any risk of damage to equipment, due to unburied hazards.
We are attempting to begin grooming operations, please be patient with us in these low snow conditions. Certain sections of trail may not be worked as hard as others due to low snow levels so please bear with us as we try our best to maintain these trails in early season conditions.
Please check out the VARDA website for area information, maps and google earth links to the managed snowmobiling areas.
Allan Creek – Will be groomed Friday, December 10th and throughout the weekend barring unforeseen circumstances. PLEASE try to work with us BY RIDING RESPECTFULLY and NOT ICING UP THE CORNERS. This will cause further delays in grooming of this trail.
Clemina Creek – Will be groomed Friday, December 10th and throughout the weekend barring unforeseen circumstances, from 4km (due to low snow levels on the paralleling trail) to the cabin and if conditions allow, we will continue to the bottom of the Goat Ridge Trails.
Chappell Creek: This trail is has good snow coverage although is now quite bumpy. This area still has the best snow of all and I highly recommend this area for an early season ride if you can handle the extreme moguls.
Keyhole: There is logging in this area so the trail system is being plowed, radio contact is a must if you insist on driving up this road
Due to unforeseen circumstances, statements and dates may change !
We are attempting to begin grooming operations
, please be patient with us in these low snow conditions. Certain sections of trail may not be worked as hard as others due to low snow levels so please bear with us as we try our best to maintain these trails in early season conditions.Please check out the VARDA website for area information, maps and google earth links to the managed snowmobiling areas.
Allan Creek – Will be groomed Friday, December 10th and throughout the weekend barring unforeseen circumstances. PLEASE try to work with us BY RIDING RESPECTFULLY and NOT ICING UP THE CORNERS. This will cause further delays in grooming of this trail.
Clemina Creek – Will be groomed Friday, December 10th and throughout the weekend barring unforeseen circumstances, from 4km (due to low snow levels on the paralleling trail) to the cabin and if conditions allow, we will continue to the bottom of the Goat Ridge Trails.
Chappell Creek: This trail is has good snow coverage although is now quite bumpy. This area still has the best snow of all and I highly recommend this area for an early season ride if you can handle the extreme moguls.
Keyhole: There is logging in this area so the trail system is being plowed, radio contact is a must if you insist on driving up this road
Due to unforeseen circumstances, statements and dates may change !
Use your head and MAKE IT HOME! Be aware of your surroundings and know the snow conditions in the area. Check your Avalanche conditions before heading out at
www.avalanche.ca
Please report any Caribou sightings to VARDA office at 250-566-4817 or use the drop box
attached to the Kiosks in the staging areas.
Please report any Caribou sightings to VARDA office at 250-566-4817 or use the drop box
attached to the Kiosks in the staging areas.
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Drifter
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Check they avy conditions? www.avalanche.ca Not looking so great for this weekend be careful.
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