2013 - 2014 Northeast BC Snow Share Jump to Ski Hills & Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Contacts & Resources Disclaimer: This report is anecdotal and provided for information purposes To update your contact information or to be only. You are reminded that winter conditions can change quickly and are removed from this list please contact Jody. advised to visit the websites and make individual inquiries as part of your Email: [email protected] trip planning. Phone: 250.782.4714 Fax: 250.782.4719 Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Club Dawson Creek, BC Bear Mountain Nordic Located just a few short kilometers south of Dawson Creek are 23 kilometers (12 miles) Ski Association of groomed cross-country ski trails maintained by the Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Club. The network of trails has been built to accommodate skiers of all ages and skill levels. They are groomed for both classic and skate skiing. Maps are posted all along the trails Ski/Rental/Equipment: to help skiers stay on track. Phone Ed 250.782.7257 or 250.784.8598 Trail Info/Conditions: SNOW FALL: No new snow Trails are groomed, expect debris on trails from the wind storm. Phone Pat 270.782.8796 SKI STATUS: OPEN Snowshoeing on the extreme outside edge of the trails ONLY! Please www.nordicski.ca stay OFF the set tracks and skate pad. SURFACE Groomed for Classic and CONDITIONS: Skate Skiing Cross Country Ski Trail Map RENTALS: N/A Bear Mountain Ski Hill Dawson Creek, BC Bear Mountain Ski Hill The ski area is located only 5 minutes from Dawson Creek. The hill has a T-Bar and 10 runs (beginner to intermediate). The hill offers a 500 foot vertical drop and total Information: length of about 800 meters. It is a great place to enjoy a few runs close to town. Phone 250.782.4988 After hours Paul Gevatkoff 250.719.8739 SNOW FALL: No new snow The hill is groomed, check out the live webcam for up to date hill www.bearmtnskihill.com conditions. SKI STATUS: Schedule SURFACE N/A CONDITIONS: RENTALS: Rates Beatton Provincial Park Fort St. John, BC Beatton Provincial Park Beatton Provincial Park is a year round recreational facility located on the shores of Charlie Lake. During the winter months experience the 15 km of groomed Information: cross-country ski trails designed for novice, intermediate and advancing skiing. Phone 250.785.0973 www.env.gov.bc.ca SNOW FALL: No new snow The trails at Beatton Park are groomed and track set but conditions are poor. The snow has settled and there is debris on the trails. SKI STATUS: OPEN There is a $5 per skier day use fee / $10 per family. Memberships available at Ferris Cycles in Fort St. John. SURFACE Groomed, debris on CONDITIONS: trails Beatton Trail Map Facebook - Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club RENTALS: N/A Drive BC- Road Conditions Snowmobile Guide for the Columbia & Rocky Mountains of BC USEFUL SITES: Government of Canada Weather Office Canadian Avalanche Centre Ski Hills & Cross Country Skiing Con’t Contacts & Resources Big Bam Ski Hill Fort St. John, BC Big Bam Volunteers needed!!! Are you interested in what it takes to make a ski hill work? Information: Email your name to [email protected] Phone 250.789.9150 SNOW FALL: N/A Facebook - Big Bam Ski Hill www.bigbam.ca SKI STATUS: CLOSED SURFACE N/A CONDITIONS: RENTALS: N/A Tumbler Ridge Tumbler Ridge, BC Wolverine Nordic & Mountain Flatbed Creek is less than five minutes from town, and offers a 7 km/4.4 mi Society (return) trail to Flatbed Falls. There's many other creeks in the area, such as Babcock, Bullmoose, M20 and Tentfire are other good choices. www.wnms.pris.ca The most popular cross-country skiing destination is the Wolverine Trail system (maintained by the WNMS), which begins and ends at the golf course. From here, you glide over the open, snow-covered greens before plunging into the woods beyond, along 10 km (6.2 mi) of forested trails with views high above the Murray River Valley. The trail system at the golf course is suitable for beginners whereas Flatbed Creek is moderate and not meant for beginners Remember to use caution when following a creek bed. Ski at the edges, unless you know the ice is safe, and take care around rapids and waterfalls. SNOW FALL: No new snow Wolverine and the golf course conditions are poor due to the wind storm, expect debris on the trails. SKI STATUS: OPEN SURFACE Flatbed Creek is likely unsafe now after the warm weather. Poor conditions CONDITIONS: RENTALS: N/A Powder King Mile 122 John Hart Hwy., BC Powder King Nestled in the pristine wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, Powder King offers the best of the great outdoors, with an amazing annual snowfall of 41 Mile 122 John Hart Hwy. feet, our terrain ranges from breath taking drops for the adventurous skier, to Phone 1.866.POW.KING (1.866.769.5464) the gentle groomed slopes of beginner runs. www.powderking.com ELEVATION: 1829m (5500ft) Wonderful conditions with awesome groomers as of January 22, 2014 SNOW BASE: 205 cm at Daylodge SKI STATUS: OPEN Thursday - Sunday Facebook - Powder King Mountain Resort RENTALS: Rates Whispering Pines Ski Hill Worlsey, AB Whispering Pines Ski Hill Families or groups with a variety of abilities can ski or snowboard together in a relaxed and friendly environment. Come join us for skiing or snowboarding, Phone: 250.685.2594 and spend the day. The area has two T-Bars, a Handle Tow, and many excellent runs. The wide variety of terrain provides excellent skiing and www.telusplanet.net snowboarding, on well-groomed 100% natural snow. ELEVATION: 1829m (5500ft) Excellent conditions reported at the hill as of January 22, 2014. SNOW BASE: 80 cm Facebook - Whispering Pines Ski Hill SKI STATUS: January Schedule RENTALS: Rates Snowmobiling Contacts & Resources Shannon Werner, Public Avalanche Forecaster and Carole Savage, IMPORTANT!!! Snowmobile Program Coordinator from the Canadian Avalanche Centre Avalanche conditions for the Northern Rockies were out in the Pine Pass this past weekend. There is a detailed report on area can be found here www.avalanche.ca the conditions in the North Rockies area. For more information please click here. THERE IS ALWAYS A HIGH . RISK OF AVALANCHES IN THE MOUNTAINS. Chetwynd Chetwynd Pine Valley Trail Hassler Snowmobile Trail Network Blazers Features numerous routes individually named, such as Bear Den, Sunshine Bowl, and Overhang. Phone: 250.788.2769 The Hassler terrain is largely in the subalpine. However, it does eventually open up into a series of alpine meadows. This area is for intermediate and experienced sledders. Silver Sands Snowmobile Trail Network Catshack Phone: The Trail Network covers a wide range of snowmobiling terrain along several kilometers/miles 250.788.9558 of deactivated logging roads. This area is geared to all skill levels from beginner to advanced, and can be accessed along Highway 97. A warming shelter is located at the end of Saddle Trail, approximately 7.5km/4.7mi from Highway 97. SNOW FALL: AVALANCHE RATING: Chetwynd Trail Map Chetwynd Activities Map Facebook - Pine Valley Trailblazers The trails are dense and hard from numerous riders on the trail Snowmobiling Tip: Leave tracks not trash weather.gc.ca blogs.avalanche.ca system as of January 22, 2014 Dawson Creek Paradise Valley Snowmobile The Paradise Valley Snowmobile Club is a small club of approximately 30 members in Dawson Creek, BC. The riding area is located just out of town and offers nearly 500 km (300 mi.) of snowmobile trails. Club Trails include: Bear Mountain Loop, One Island Trail, Alberta Connector (Closed), River Road Trail, Salt www.snowmobiledawsoncreek.ca Ridge Trail, Puggins Mountain Trail, Muskeg Lake Trail and Murray River/Wasp Lake Trail SNOW FALL: Maps are available Bear Mountain Loop Trail is hard, ungroomed and bumpy through the club for One Island Trail is unpassaable until trees are removed from trail $10, or free for club River Road Trail is rough and ungroomed Thunder on the Mountain Drag members. Caution: Watch for oilfield and industry traffic on the below mentioned trails races Salt Ridge Trail is windblown and icy February 9th, 2014 at 10:00 am weather.gc.ca Puggins Mountain, Muskeg Lake and Murray River/Wasp Lake Trails are For more details click here less compact and windblown, with some fallen trees. Fort St. John, Charlie Lake and Taylor Northland Trailblazers Snowmobiling at Charlie Lake Snowmobile Club Explore nearby trails, cruise on the frozen lake (when ice density and thickness safely allows). Phone: 250.787.1783 Good places to launch for the day are Rotary RV Park at the south end of Charlie Lake, or Montney Park at the northeast end. Always use caution when riding on ice surfaces and take caution for www.northlandtrailblazers.com debris on the lake and snow drifts. Snowmobiling in the Rocky Mountains Snowmobiling Tip: Bring your peeps, The Redfern Trail in the Rocky Mountains; located 250km/155.3mi northwest of Fort St. John, probes, and shovels and discover the remote and pristine wilderness of the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area. The trail has a 500kg (1100lb) weight limit and riders must also stay within the access corridor on the main motorized access trail. Stewart Lake Trail A family-friendly snowmobiling area, located at the top of south Taylor Hill, south of the break- check pullout at Mile 30 of the Alaska Highway. The trail does include some steeper hills, but is otherwise relatively easy. Northland Trail Blazers Poker ride Feburary 2, 2014 at 10:00 am For more details click here SNOW FALL: AVALANCHE RATING: Charlie Lake has lots of overflow on it so it is dangerous right now.