Conditions Report: Back to Normal
Snowmobiling conditions are pretty great in Golden BC these days. There has been a constant flow of small snowfalls that have kept things really nice. The pow may not be bottomless anymore but it’s turned silky smooth and the traction is amazing. There’s 14cms of snow forecast through to Sunday, the temps are nice and really, there’s no excuses that are worthy enough to not make it out here.
There’s been good snow but the beauty sunlight has been hit or miss. Still, we can’t complain. This year has been awesome.
Weather and Snow
14 cms of snow by Sunday. We’ll take it!
Check out our webcam, weather data (including snowfall) and the local weather forecast on our webcams page: www.sledgolden.com/webcams-and-condition
Avalanche
Travel and Terrain Advice (as copied from Avalanche.ca)
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- Be careful as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.
- Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
Screen shot of Avalanche.ca forecast for the Purcells on Feb 5, 2020
Please check out avalanche bulletins (https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/purcells) each time you go.
If you can ride in the mountains you’re probably travelling in avalanche terrain. Please be careful and submit what you see to the MIN Network.
Travel on Logging Roads
Please observe proper safety on the logging roads. Radio channel in Silent is RR3 (150.140)
Quartz Creek
Quartz has been great this week and will continue to be. The parking lots are cleared, the fire wood is stocked in the sea can and there’s propane for the BBQ.
PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE PARKS! Don’t sled past a sign and in to the National Park. This seriously impacts our relationship with the Park and our ability to keep areas open and open new areas. We don’t have caribou in Golden, but we are not immune from closures.
Please note that avalanche safety protocols sometimes affect our grooming schedule. Ask the gate staff in the morning about the last groom.
Gorman Lake
Gorman is in good shape. There has been a lot of wind lately so you can expect scouring and loading in pockets.
Please be aware of active logging on the road. The Radio Channel is RR27 or 151.37
Please note that avalanche safety protocols sometimes affect our grooming schedule. Ask the gate staff in the morning about the last groom.
Silent Pass
Great conditions at Silent lately.
Please keep in mind there is active logging taking place very near to the parking lot. Please do not follow the plowed road to the “end” or park in signed no-parking areas. Riding a snowmobile on a plowed road is illegal, so if you can’t snag a spot in the lot drop off your sled and park elsewhere, don’t ride on the road.
*HEADS UP* Logging operations are scheduled to stop on Feb 17 this year and you can expect to park at the 27km after this date. . That means you must have a VHS Radio in your vehicle to travel down the active logging road. Check out our video on logging road etiquette here. The Radio Channel is RR3 or 150.140.
Please note that avalanche safety protocols sometimes affect our grooming schedule. Ask the gate staff in the morning about the last groom.