Conditions Report: Dec 26 – December to Remember
Snowmobile conditions in Golden are all-time right now and you don’t want to miss this December to Remember. Last week we reported that 121 cm had fallen over the past 7 days. This week there has been 134 cms more on top… Yup, that’s a 2 week total of 255cm of snow! And the thing that totals don’t always report is the quality of the product. Most of this week’s snow has been champagne powder because the temps have remained cool enough to bring in the fluff, it’s about as good as it gets out here! To say it’s deep out there is an understatement but you can still get around in the compacted main zones. Grooming is taking place in all 3 of a managed areas and we included a push in to Old Man this week. Avalanche conditions remain considerable in the alpine and it looks like we’re going to see the sun and cooler temps for the next few days.
If you’re thinking about sledding in Golden this week and you’re looking for a sign. This is it. You should go.
Holt Dec 22, 2025.
Snow in Gorman on Dec 22
Breaking in to Holt on Dec 22
Volunteers NEEDED! On Sunday Dec 28 there will be a work party to shovel the roof at Quartz. Help out for a couple hours and get a day ticket. Contact info@sledgolden.com for more info.
Quartz Cabin roof needs shovelling.
Snow & Weather
SNOW AND WEATHER
We’ve been hearing this is the deepest December since the 1950’s and while that may be an undocumented rumour the facts are that it’s deep out there. There’s been over 5 meters of snow recorded at KHMR this season and our sled zones often get 10-20% more than there.
There’s only about 10 cms in the forecast now and temps look like they are trending cooler and more sunny.
clearing the storm board at Quartz on the 19th of Dec
KHMR Snow report screen shot on Dec 26
Screen shot of Snow-Forecast near Silent on Dec 26
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Conditions
Please check Avalanche.ca everyday you ride!
Avalanche.ca screen shot on Dec 26
“Choose conservative terrain. Storm slabs are expected to increase in size and likelihood throughout the day. If you observe natural avalanches or more than 30 cm of new snow treat danger as high.” – Avalanche.ca on Dec 26
Grooming
Grooming
Grooming ops are in full swing this holiday season. All zones will be managed and trails will be operated on to the best of our abilities.
Gorman Mobile Shelter has been installed
Gorman’s first groom on Dec 14
Staging Areas Latest Info
Quartz Creek
Quartz is in excellent shape and will be groomed on a near daily basis during the busy holiday season.
There’s a work party on Sunday Dec 28 for those that can help shovel the cabin roof. It needs it!
Silent Pass
The road to the 46.5km parking is not scheduled to be cleared till Jan 6, however there are reports that it was going to get done before that. At the time of writing this, we’re recommending that big trailers park at the 31 km parking.
Gorman Lake
Old Man
We got about 75% of Old Man groomed in between storms this week past. That being said, there’s probably been close to 50cms since then.
We will try to get in there again this week.
