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Valemount Conditions and Updates
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depsnolvr
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Hello All
Yes we did have a fatality this Friday in Clemina. It happened on the two tier bowl just behind the cabin on the backside of the old hillclimb. I feel for all involved in this tragety.
A pretty somber Sat and Sun around here with most riders just enjoying the sunshine and their time on the mountain. Our Hosts rode around all weekend talking with different groups about avalanche safety and most were very interested and appreciative.
Remember, there are many places to play safe, Chappell Creek is a perfect example, full of small rolling hills and meadows, and usually holds the deepest snow in our area. The lakes and meadows around the cabin at Allan Creek are also a great place to ride safe as well as the lower elevation areas at Clemina, which also has some amazing tree riding.
Dont stop doing what you love, just get as much education as you can relating to backcountry travel, know your local weather, and when all signs are telling you to ease off, for goodness sakes listen. Boonin and tree bashin are some of the most exciting days for me on the mountain, anyone can go straight up a hill, but follow me on a techy line through the trees and man, thats were the fun starts !
Please play safe out there and PM me, or phone or email the VARDA office(Wed or Thurs) for quick updates.
Our sport has great rewards, such as seeing sights that those who do not get into the backcountry will never be able to see, as well as the friendships we develope on the hill. Its not about the biggest and the baddest anymore, all machines are built so well, that they can take an average person higher than ever before, but its about enjoying the backcountry and making it home to those who love us.
Ride safe and Ride smart
Curtis
Pic is from Chappell on Fri
Yes we did have a fatality this Friday in Clemina. It happened on the two tier bowl just behind the cabin on the backside of the old hillclimb. I feel for all involved in this tragety.
A pretty somber Sat and Sun around here with most riders just enjoying the sunshine and their time on the mountain. Our Hosts rode around all weekend talking with different groups about avalanche safety and most were very interested and appreciative.
Remember, there are many places to play safe, Chappell Creek is a perfect example, full of small rolling hills and meadows, and usually holds the deepest snow in our area. The lakes and meadows around the cabin at Allan Creek are also a great place to ride safe as well as the lower elevation areas at Clemina, which also has some amazing tree riding.
Dont stop doing what you love, just get as much education as you can relating to backcountry travel, know your local weather, and when all signs are telling you to ease off, for goodness sakes listen. Boonin and tree bashin are some of the most exciting days for me on the mountain, anyone can go straight up a hill, but follow me on a techy line through the trees and man, thats were the fun starts !
Please play safe out there and PM me, or phone or email the VARDA office(Wed or Thurs) for quick updates.
Our sport has great rewards, such as seeing sights that those who do not get into the backcountry will never be able to see, as well as the friendships we develope on the hill. Its not about the biggest and the baddest anymore, all machines are built so well, that they can take an average person higher than ever before, but its about enjoying the backcountry and making it home to those who love us.
Ride safe and Ride smart
Curtis
Pic is from Chappell on Fri
How much powder at chappel right now looks pretty good in your picture, the top layer around here is hard packed due to weather.
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portgrinder
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just got back. Rode 5 days. Spring conditions in Mcbride and Valemount. I would say an easy 5ft short from this time last year.
Great spring riding conditions. Lots of tracks. Huge frost layer everywhere below the temp inversion. Will make things real sketchy after the next big dump.
Disgusting amt of trash in the clemina parking lot and at the base of the climbs. Man, there are some pig sledders.
Great spring riding conditions. Lots of tracks. Huge frost layer everywhere below the temp inversion. Will make things real sketchy after the next big dump.
Disgusting amt of trash in the clemina parking lot and at the base of the climbs. Man, there are some pig sledders.
Please tell me there is new snow on the way. There are 8 of us making the trek down from Williams Lake to ride Saturday and Sunday. The forcast looks like nothing but suna and -15 or so. Hope we'll find some good snow still...
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depsnolvr
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It has been trying to snow all day in town, but is not amounting to anything. The mountain tops are all socked in so lets hope they are recieving a fresh dose.
Clemina, Allan and Chappell are all groomed up for the weekend
Keyhole is not yet groomed however the trail is now available for use leaving from the Clemina parking area, just turn left at the toll booth and take another immediate left to hit the trail. Riders will not yet be charged, but stop at the booth and let the worker know, so you dont get a note on your truck
Please do not use the tiny pullout on the side of the highway to access the area.
Clemina, Allan and Chappell are all groomed up for the weekend
Keyhole is not yet groomed however the trail is now available for use leaving from the Clemina parking area, just turn left at the toll booth and take another immediate left to hit the trail. Riders will not yet be charged, but stop at the booth and let the worker know, so you dont get a note on your truck
Please do not use the tiny pullout on the side of the highway to access the area.Thanks for the update!
how is chappell for slides I haven't ridden the area before and i am thinking of heading out next weekend.if it is bad is there less sketchy areas to ride that are easy to find for someone that is new to the area
Thanx CHAD
Thanx CHAD
Anybody know what snow conditions are like in Valemount? worth the trip this weekend or not?
If it doesn't snow at least a couple of feet by the weekend don't bother. Was up this past weekend and it's concrete everywhere. Combined with the worst snow year I've experienced in my 28 years of riding Valemount and Mcbride the year may be a write off.
Sorry Curtis.... but I had to tell it like it is.
Thanks for the reply Poleman. I'm a poleman myself.
Our group had good luck in Clemina on saturday, and went to Westridge on Sunday and used up the last of the good snow in the first 4 bowls. It was nice to get out and ride something different for a change. Great weather and met up with some friendly locals who showed us some amazing terrain! For not having snow for the past few weeks, I didn't hear a single complaint from our group. We'll be back again for sure!!
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depsnolvr
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Still lightly snowing here in town, with the mountains completely socked in with falling snow Truckers are reporting 8" on the highway a few km south of town
Looks like it will be a great weekend of riding
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/..._metric_e.html
Looks like it will be a great weekend of riding
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/..._metric_e.html
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