Conditions Report: Jan 30 – Dribs and Drabs
Snowmobile conditions in Golden have benefitted from some smaller accumulations in the past week with wind transports and consistent temps keeping things soft and not crunchy in the alpine. There’s 13 cms in the forecast through the weekend with moderate avalanche conditions. The Silent Pass groomer is fixed and the trails are smooth at all our managed trail heads. It’s great weekend to get out for a tour with a less experienced rider.
Ladies Ride had great weather
Quartz on Jan 29
Quartz Jan 29
Riley Suhan Backcountry Race
MARCH 28, 2026 : SOLD OUT! – We’re almost in shock but we opened the registration on Sunday the 18th evening and the event sold out in 20 hrs. We’re stoked and humbled by the amazing reaction. If you want to be involved as a volunteer or to hop on the wait list please email Magi
Read the Sleddermag.com Recap Here from 2025.
Snow & Weather
SNOW AND WEATHER
There hasn’t been much snow lately, just a few cms, but the conditions in the alpine might be better than you think. The snow is soft up high and not crunchy which can save the day and if you seek out some good pockets you can still have a blast. Looks like about 13cms is forecast over the weekend.
snow forecast with mild temps
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Conditions
Please check Avalanche.ca everyday you ride!
Avalanche.ca screen shot on Jan 30
“Assess surface conditions before committing to steep terrain.If the snow feels “slabby” wind slab avalanches are possible, if it feels unconsolidated dry loose avalanches are possible.” – Avalanche.ca
Grooming
Grooming
Grooming ops are back to normal in all our managed areas. There’s been a wood delivery in Quartz and we’re looking for volunteers to load it into the wood can. Maybe you can spare 15 mins and make an effort to get the wood in to shelter? It would be appreciated by all who use the cabin.
Volunteers Needed! Please lend a hand if you can getting the wood into the sea can.
groomed trails are in excellent shape.
Staging Areas Latest Info
Quartz Creek
Quartz is compacted with good base and good traction.
East Quartz road has been pushed in.
Silent Pass
The Silent cat fixed. Grooming is as needed.
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.
