Conditions Report: Jan 9 – Excellent!
The snowmobile conditions in Golden remain excellent. The snow taps have been turned back on and we’ve received over 70cms of fluffy snow in the past week. There’s another 30-40 cms in the forecast too. Grooming ops are going full steam and the trails are in very good condition. Avalanche conditions remain considerable in the alpine. Oh yeah, one more thing. No body is out here! The holiday rush was busy but we’ve had 2 resets this week and only a few have taken it in. Christmas may be over but ol’ man winter keeps gifting us more pow!
Getting it good in Quartz on Jan 8
Quartz Jan 8
Riley Suhan Backcountry Race
MARCH 28, 2026 : SAVE THE DATE! The next RSBR will take place on March 28th, 2026. Registration should be live in the next week or so but we wanted to get the word out.
Read the Sleddermag.com Recap Here from 2025.
Snow & Weather
SNOW AND WEATHER
The past week has seen a sneaky amount of snow fall: over 70cms. It came over a few days so there was no big horn blasting about a big dump but trust us when we say, it’s added up. Conditions are handlebar deep in many places and the riding has been excellent. It looks like there’s a warm spike coming next week so it’s probably best if you get out and get it while you can.
There is snow in the forecast and we can expect 30-40 in the next week coming up.
The stairs to Quartz cabin are buried.
KHMR Snowreport on Jan 9
Screen shot of snow forecast near Quartz
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Conditions
Please check Avalanche.ca everyday you ride!
screen shot of avalanche.ca on Jan 9
“A buried layer of surface hoar is in the snowpack and has been producing natural and human triggered avalanches.
Take a conservative approach to your decision making.” – Avalanche.ca
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
- Be aware of the potential for large avalanches due to buried surface hoar.
- Be aware of the potential for remote triggering and large avalanches due to buried surface hoar.
Grooming
Grooming
Grooming ops are in full swing and all zones will be managed and trails will be operated on to the best of our abilities. All parking lots are clear and the roads are mostly in good winter shape.
Gorman Mobile Shelter has been installed
Gorman’s first groom on Dec 14
Staging Areas Latest Info
Quartz Creek
Snow resets and low attendance after the holidays have made Quartz great again.
Silent Pass
Deep and delicious riding. The road is in good shape.
