2018 / 2019 Valemount Conditions and Updates

[VARDA]

Riding conditions remain excellent as we head into the weekend. User numbers have been very low over the week and all this storm snow is there for the taking!

Winds have moved the snow around a bit and slabbed some of the open areas in the alpine, but the good area very easy to find. The skies look to be clearing up a bit for the weekend which always makes for a great time on the hill.

Bad news about one of our groomers though as it has turned out to be a major breakdown. The repair will take at least another week, but we are doing the best we can and moving groomers as needed. Main issue is that we can’t move machines on weekends so we may have to miss a shift here or there.

Please see below for the most recent details and keep checking our website for facebook page for the most updated info.

Chappell and Allan groomed up tonight and with low user numbers, Clemina will wait until tomorrow.

The warm temps and lower valley rain are not helping our cause, so we thank you for your understanding and patience.

 

[VARDA]

Hey everyone....enjoying the spring weather?


We have managed to work out a plan to have all three areas groomed up again tonight and tomorrow.


Please post pics of your adventures!

 

[Ganibis]

Had an incredible 3rd day in Valemount area riding in Chappell creek Wed Jan 9. Got to the parking lot and there was 6" of fresh snow and 3 other riders. Trail was perfectly groomed with 6-8" of powder all the way to the riding area. Anywhere from 12"-2' in the first open area which we didn't have to leave all day. In the trees, over your waist. Probed 235cm in the open area on a SE facing 10 degree slope. Had another 4" on the truck when we got back down.

We didn't have to leave the yellow circle in the last picture to find untracked snow.

Huge shout out to Tpow, Lisa and Chantel at Summit River. Fantastic and affordable place to stay. Made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. Terry was gracious enough to lend us his Inreach while we were there, which was used to send messages of how amazing the snow was.

 

[Mathious]

Looking for a group to ride clemina with tomorrow, got avy training and good rider, guys from the group I’m with have sled troubles. I’ll be in the parking lot at 8:15 in the morning

 

[niner]

https://youtu.be/H7R6DXBNXOA

Allen Creek was awesome yesterday.

 

[Mathious]

Anyone know if there anywhere to rent a snow bike for a day in valemount ??

 

[maxwell]

Anyone know if there anywhere to rent a snow bike for a day in valemount ??

nope. There is a shop in McBride that rents them

 

[VARDA]

Sun and great snow were the theme over the weekend. Winds have moved the snow around a bit and slabbed some of the open areas in the alpine.

The common areas have been well used, but the goods are still out there for those who venture a short distance off the beaten path.

The skies look to be remaining clear for most of the week and there is a hint in the most recent forecast that we may be getting some fresh heading into the next weekend.

We are still down a groomer, but we are moving the machines between areas as needed and all areas are being maintained regularly.

 

[rknight111]

Thanks Curtis.
Friday and Saturday snowandmud.com will be hosting mountain mania. we have a banquet at the local community hall. I believe we had 15 remaining tickets, get the last few before there all gone. And play safe out there.

 

[turboetech]

Looks like a square of fresh up between those rocks on the ridge Curtis..... lol

 

[TPOWER]

We have 1 cabin left for rent this weekend if anyone is looking AS WE ARE ALL HEADING TO THE SNOW MUD EVENT . We have arrangements with peak shuttles to take you from lodge to the snow and mud event Saturday night .
The VIP carny crew will all be staying here .
Give the lodge a call 250-566-9933
Thanks
Terry

 

[TylerG]

Alpha One Demo Day – courtesy of Alberta Cycle



Saturday, January 19th, 2019, Valemount BC



In Support of Mountain Mania 2019, Alberta Cycle is providing two Alpha One’s for a day of Riding at Allan Creek in beautiful Valemount BC

We will do our best to accommodate all riders, but spots are limited, so Pre-Register to ensure you don’t miss your chance to ride the new Alpha One!



Please email rm@albertacycle.com or Message Alberta Cycle Motorsports on Facebook to register!

 

[VARDA]

If you are in town Thursday night, please come out and join in on our Backcountry Avalanche Workshop

https://www.facebook.com/events/136763807230895/

 

[Rotax_Kid]

We rode in the area a few days this week.

Stayed at Summit River Lodge. Terry and his staff took great care of us - hospitality was top notch. Food was great. Really enjoyed our stay.

Conditions left us with alot to be desired. We actually left for home a day early. We rode both Allan and Clemina and aren't overly experienced in the area, but had a heck of a time trying to find much that wasn't beat, either in the main areas or down in teh trees. Snow hardness is similar to rigid styrofoam and to say it's tracked out is an understatement. You could get around quite easily pretty much anywhere on a short track machine.

Trails were fantastic. Club has done a great job grooming. Trails are setup really well, especially in Clemina. Only real beef is the lack of wood in the Clemina cabin - there is none.

Nice area, wish we were a week earlier, but those are the risks you take when you are booking vacation a little ways out.

 

[maxwell]

yep it went from epic to ugly pretty quick.

 

[niner]

We rode in the area a few days this week.

Stayed at Summit River Lodge. Terry and his staff took great care of us - hospitality was top notch. Food was great. Really enjoyed our stay.

Conditions left us with alot to be desired. We actually left for home a day early. We rode both Allan and Clemina and aren't overly experienced in the area, but had a heck of a time trying to find much that wasn't beat, either in the main areas or down in teh trees. Snow hardness is similar to rigid styrofoam and to say it's tracked out is an understatement. You could get around quite easily pretty much anywhere on a short track machine.

Trails were fantastic. Club has done a great job grooming. Trails are setup really well, especially in Clemina. Only real beef is the lack of wood in the Clemina cabin - there is none.

Nice area, wish we were a week earlier, but those are the risks you take when you are booking vacation a little ways out.

https://youtu.be/AsrsKH7vpao

conditions were fantastic on the weekend....

 

[maxwell]

you ventured away from the cabin you crazy guy!

 

[turboetech]

https://youtu.be/AsrsKH7vpao

conditions were fantastic on the weekend....

That’s an old video saw it a week ago already..... but nice try

 

[niner]

That’s an old video saw it a week ago already..... but nice try

Doubt it. Filmed it myself on Sunday.

 

[turboetech]

Is that a race track you have flagged off cuz looks like same spot as last weeks video