Conditions Report: Snap the Cold
We’re happy to see temperatures warming up and snow in the forecast again. Grooming ops are in full motion to provide smooth trails. We’ve got discounts for people who have AST education and there’s been some people wrecking ski touring lodge terrain. Keep reading to get the latest from Golden.
COVID Protocol:
Nonessential travel is not recommend at this time for both BC and AB.
Please wear your mask and observe social distancing while purchasing tickets or waiting in line. We need and appreciate your cooperation on this front.
The latest orders, restrictions and advisories for Covid 19 are here for both BC and Alberta:
AB: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx
The club has posted our COVID protocols here
Please advise yourself and abide by all provincial public health advisories. Sled Golden has a strong contingent of local members and participants and we are focusing on serving them during this time.
Snow and Weather
The last while has been really cold out there but temps look a lot more reasonable this week. There’s 20-30 cms forecast as well, which will be a nice addition. The sun will make various appearances so be ready with your camera when it does.
Avalanche
The cold has kept the snowpack tight but as it warms and more snow falls the risk is sure to increase.
Show proof of your AST training any day this winter at get $5 off your day pass.
Please check https://www.avalanche.ca/ for all updated avalanche forecasts and check out the MIN reports for our areas.
Grooming
The trails are in excellent shape. The groomers had a couple non-starts through the cold snap but things look good for the upcoming week. Special thanks to our team that have been braving some bitterly cold conditions to keep things running.
We have our groomer tracking public for your consumption. Please see the section below the Trail Area Conditions Reports.
Sledding in Closures and National Parks
Unfortunately, there’s been some sledders tearing up Golden Alpine Holidays ski touring lodges terrain as of late. SledGolden is a member of GBRAP in which we have agreements in place to not sled in this terrain while the company is operating. This operation is important to the local economy and we ask that you do not sled in this terrain until April 15.
National Park Wardens will be increasing their patrols of boundaries in our areas, particularly in Quartz. In some areas, there has been excellent compliance, in other areas there’s been blatant disregard for the park boundary. Fines for using a motorized vehicle in the National Parks can be as high as $25,000. It’s also a black eye for the club to see sledders in the park, so please, just stay out. Park Wardens put another set of several signs along the borders so it’s going to be pretty hard to plead ignorance.
If you’ve got questions about what is a closed area and what is not, check out our overview map at www.sledgolden.com/zones .
Trail Area Conditions Reports
Quartz Creek
Gorman Lake
Silent Pass
East Quartz
Old Man
Westbench Trail
Grooming Map
The map below is linked to the safety InReaches we have in our groomers and we have been able to make the tracks public. How to use the map:
- Press on the + next to the groomer/zone you want the latest information for.
- Once the line is visible, press on the line to see the date & time the groomer was last in action.
This map only shows the most recent groom. You can inquire at any of our trailheads for additional grooming information, including number of riders since the last groom.
