2016 / 2017 Valemount Conditions and Updates

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Merry Christmas from Valemount and a very merry one it will be if this weather pattern keeps up. Over the past week we have seen a nice reload of the alpine areas with a series of storms dropping upwards of 70cms of snow.

We are still facing some issues with access to one of our areas (Allen Creek) due to ice bulges that are as strong as kryptonite, although we had a dedicated crew out recently with chainsaws and mattocks to try to deal with the issue and we hope that we can get a machine up with the rest of them to open up the regular access for the 27th.

We are taking a break from the trail head and groomers for Dec 25/26 although we have tried to leave good trails at Clemina and Chappell for those Christmas and Boxing day riders. The fleet of groomers will be back out in full force on the evening of the 26th for smooth sailing on the 27th and through the holiday season.

Merry Christmas from all of use out here at Valemount and ride safe.
 

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Well from all of us out here THANK YOU Curtis for keeping VARDA well recognized, well respected and well organized! Thank you to everyone in Valemount for greeting us with smiles and a thank you. From the highways crews to the staff at the local businesses in the area thank you for all that you do for us!! Merry Christmas and we wish you all the very best in 2017!! Guaranteed Santa knows where you all live and the list is all good!!!!
 

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What he said!
Well from all of us out here THANK YOU Curtis for keeping VARDA well recognized, well respected and well organized! Thank you to everyone in Valemount for greeting us with smiles and a thank you. From the highways crews to the staff at the local businesses in the area thank you for all that you do for us!! Merry Christmas and we wish you all the very best in 2017!! Guaranteed Santa knows where you all live and the list is all good!!!!
 

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Well from all of us out here THANK YOU Curtis for keeping VARDA well recognized, well respected and well organized! Thank you to everyone in Valemount for greeting us with smiles and a thank you. From the highways crews to the staff at the local businesses in the area thank you for all that you do for us!! Merry Christmas and we wish you all the very best in 2017!! Guaranteed Santa knows where you all live and the list is all good!!!!
Hell yeah. Merry Christmas! !!!!
 

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Well from all of us out here THANK YOU Curtis for keeping VARDA well recognized, well respected and well organized! Thank you to everyone in Valemount for greeting us with smiles and a thank you. From the highways crews to the staff at the local businesses in the area thank you for all that you do for us!! Merry Christmas and we wish you all the very best in 2017!! Guaranteed Santa knows where you all live and the list is all good!!!!

Yes great job Curtis varda is that your last name haha merry x mas all the best to you and your family

Fast farmer you must have hit the Ditch we didn't see ya




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I'll draw you a map...lol. Our curiosity got the best of us and Santa came early!! Shiny side up bud!!
 

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Curtis, I cant not emphasize enough how much i appreciate the hard work that you, Varda and volunteers do to enable me to sled all the areas around Valemount. Keep up the good work and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!!
 

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Curtis, I cant not emphasize enough how much i appreciate the hard work that you, Varda and volunteers do to enable me to sled all the areas around Valemount. Keep up the good work and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!!
As all of the others have said. Thanks Curtis, VARDA staff and all the volunteers that allow us to enjoy the sport we love. Merry Xmas and all the best for the New Year
 

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Valemount Crew. We are forecasted to be getting bits and pieces of snowfall over the next week, which will add to the reload we received before Christmas. We are sending our entire fleet of groomers out today and will be trying to maintain all three areas over the holiday season.

Please read the grooming schedule below as we are experiencing some issues at Allen Creek.

Keep your wits about you and check www.avalanche.ca before your ride. If you do venture out, please report any of your findings to the Mountain Information Network through Avalanche Canada.


Grooming Schedule and Conditions - Home | Home
 

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Heading up 28th early in the Am until the 30th now (yay domestic obligations!). Fiancé and I. If anyone wants to meet up and ride let me know!

Lets hope Team Canada wins tonight!
Tyler
 
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