Conditions Report: Storm Snow
There’s 20-30 cms of fresh snow in the forecast this weekend and we’re looking forward to its soft goodness. We’ve had 15-20cms of new snow already this week and combining that with the forecasted totals should mean some excellent sledding coming up. Temps look to be seasonally average, with trends toward even cooler temps by the end of the weekend and into early next week. Avalanche conditions remain at moderate for now, but are likely to go up when the big snow hits. Grooming ops are in full swing and our crew is ready to keep the trails smooth and parking lots clear.
Wheelies in pow on Feb 19, north of Golden
A pocket of fresh in Gorman on Feb 19
Looking down onto Gorman Lake with the pass to Lang on the left on Feb 14, 2024
Travel
TCH-1 Highway
BIG NEWS! Highway 1 is fully open east of Golden with NO scheduled stoppages and overnight closures.: Kicking Horse Canyon Calendar
Warning! – Just east of Quartz the frost heaves are worse than ever this year. Slow down if you’re hauling weight…
CALL YOUR KMS!. Please note there is a lot of industrial traffic on the Dogtooth FSR this year. Grab a radio and call up on RR27
Snow & Weather
SNOW AND WEATHER
We’ve had 15-20cms of snow in the past week and there’s 20-30cms more in the forecast set to fall by Monday. Add that up and you’ve got a pretty decent amount that could get freshies flying over the bars again. Temps remain cool and look to go cold by Monday; this will help preserve what we’ve got.
Fresh snow in Gorman on Feb 15
Fresh snow in Gorman on Feb 15
snow forecast for northern Golden ranges on Feb 22
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Conditions
Check Avalanche.ca everyday you ride!
From Avalache.ca on Feb 15: “Before committing to a slope, carefully assess steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.”
Travel and Terrain Advice from Feb 15:
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- In areas where deep persistent slabs may exist, avoid shallow or variable depth snowpacks and unsupported terrain features.
screen shot of Avalanche.ca on Feb 22; Purcells
slab in Holt on Feb 19
Grooming
Grooming
Grooming operations are in full swing this weekend and trails are staying smooth with the cold temps. 
smooth base area and trails above the cabin in Quartz on Feb 10
Staging Areas Latest Info
Quartz Creek
Silent Pass
Road was plowed on week of Feb 5. Gnarly frost heaves at 30-31 km got filled with gravel on Feb 7. Tight access on the last couple kms; use your radio to communicate. Parking lot is good for trailers.
