Conditions Report: Feb 12 – Pretty Ok
Snowmobile conditions in Golden are better than you might think. There hasn’t been a ‘big’ dump recently but a few cms here and there has added up to some pretty decent coverage out there. And as you may know, there is a great base this year so all the new stuff is straight bonus. There’s a little bit of snow again in the forecast and avalanche conditions look to remain moderate. Grooming is working in all 3 areas and the cooler valley temps will help keep the trails smooth.
Long contrails from new snow in Quartz on Feb 11
Silent Pass Feb 10
Quartz Feb 11
Holt Feb 5
Riley Suhan Backcountry Race
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Snow & Weather
SNOW AND WEATHER
Golden has received anywhere from 8 to 25 cms this past week and you can see the variations of depth depending on what valley you go into. It does seem like the latest storms tracked a bit south. There’s approximately 10 cms in the forecast and alpine temps look to remain in the negative numbers so that should preserve the snow.
snow forecast Feb 12
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Conditions
Please check Avalanche.ca everyday you ride!
screen shot of avalanche.ca on Feb 12
“Low hazard does not mean no hazard. Isolated pockets of wind-affected snow linger over a weak layer. Watch for dense, stiff slabs in steep lee terrain features.” – Avalanche.ca
Grooming
Grooming
Grooming operations are occurring at all 3 of a managed staging areas.
groomed trails are in excellent shape.
Staging Areas Latest Info
Quartz Creek
Silent Pass
Silent has had really good riding this past week. There’s more snow here than in Quartz.
The upper parking lot can get tight on a busy weekend. Please park in a way that allows others to do what they need to do. If you’re towing a large trailer on a busy weekend and you’re late to arrive, you may want to consider parking on the road at the McMurdo bridge.
