2018 / 2019 Valemount Conditions and Updates

[VARDA]

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Amazing news! Chappell Creek is groomed! Sorry for the short notice, but this is how early season works!

No new reports from the alpine sorry. I would not expect a drastic change after reviewing some weather stations, but at least we have a start to smooth access. The forecast is not amazing snow wise but any day on the mtn is a good day for me. It will still be classified as early season alpine conditions with many natural hazards still lurking around.

Please remember that Chappell is surrounded by wildlife closures and help do some self policing out there if required.


Trail passes required and if you are waiting for Canada Post to deliver your seasons pass, just bring your ID to the booth for recording.

Ride safe

 

[rknight111]

Were heading there in the morning. Will post in the evening

 

[schooled_dweeb]

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http://www.ridevalemount.com/snowmobiling/grooming-updates/

 

[catmando]

Ride chappel today with Ron , Keith and Kevin from cougar mountain lodge , was an awsome day!

 

[gunner3006]

Wow. Thanks for the pics. You boys got after it today. Cheers.

 

[rknight111]

As Catmando says we rode Chappel today, trail up was groomed right from the parking lot. light snow on the trial and some willows and a few rocks in areas, but overall for early season riding it was good. Once we hit the alpine the snow was between 1' new and over 2' in areas with a good base. The rocks and small trees are starting to get nicely covered. No incidents today and we rode quite hard.
Logged 114 km today from the parking lot, got back to the truck on fumes. Toasted my first belt at 2083 miles on my G4.

On km 11 on the trail one new alfa went over the edge, we stopped and gave a hand, no injuries and the sled was ok.

 

[FastFarmer]

As Catmando says we rode Chappel today, trail up was groomed right from the parking lot. light snow on the trial and some willows and a few rocks in areas, but overall for early season riding it was good. Once we hit the alpine the snow was between 1' new and over 2' in areas with a good base. The rocks and small trees are starting to get nicely covered. No incidents today and we rode quite hard.
Logged 114 km today from the parking lot, got back to the truck on fumes. Toasted my first belt at 2083 miles on my G4.

On km 11 on the trail one new alfa went over the edge, we stopped and gave a hand, no injuries and the sled was ok.

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Thanks Ron, appreciate the intel and the pictures, looks like a great day was had for sure!! Totally bummed I didn’t make it but next time!!

 

[rknight111]

Some more, first four pics are of me, the other two are of Kevin from Cougar Mountain Lodge.

 

[FastFarmer]

Looks like you guys killed it timing wise! Fresh and blue! Ride safe guys, have a blast and blow a belt for me! Lol. Wicked pictures, thanks again!

 

[rhody605]

Oh snap. Looks good.

Just arrived in vale tonight.

Hope to find some spots you guys left behind.

 

[Irocaz]

Awesome photos! We just arrived in vale - be out at Chappell in the am!!

 

[maxwell]

Decent snow left in chapel today. Be a different story Tommorow but I rode fresh all day

thanks to VARDA and Vince for grooming the 2.5 inches of snow on the trail. That’s got to be hard on rigging

 

[rhody605]

First time at chappel. Had a good day.

Buddy’s alpha ran great.

Lots of helpful people around to point us in the right direction to learn the zone.




Snuck a pic of tpows group with a little stuck near the peak of the summit.

 

[Irocaz]

Was second group up the hill today at chappel. Groomer did a excellent job! Was still decent on the way down too! Lots of snow but 154/ 2.25 seemed to just trench really bad and get stuck

 

[brian h]

rode with tpower and had a great day, fresh lines and the groomed trail was great, approx 1 foot of fresh snow on our tracks from last weekend,

 

[TPOWER]

rode with tpower and had a great day, fresh lines and the groomed trail was great, approx 1 foot of fresh snow on our tracks from last weekend,

Yes BRIAN we had a wicked day

 

[VARDA]

We must call it like we see it and it is still very early season conditions around here. Of course, it is still fun, it’s sledding and riding in over a meter of snow is awesome!


The forecast is not awesome for new snow over the next week, so we are doing the best with what we have. Alpine snow levels were measured at 115cms this weekend, in unaffected areas, so there is certainly snow to ride on, but overall conditions are still very thin.


We will continue to update as often as possible on any potential grooming plans, but for now, Chappell will continue as the only groomed trail.


With no new snow in the forecast and only Chappell and Allan accessible, it is extremely important that everyone fully complies with all wildlife boundaries and restrictions. In times of low snow, these areas can be tempting, but any use of these areas is not only illegal, but also extremely detrimental to our cause of protecting our ride areas. Please help with education and self policing while out in the field.


Remember to share your condition reports and pics with us at info@ridevalemount.com or tag @ridevalemount


Photos Boosted Imagery from a trip into Chappell yesterday.

 

[maxwell]

careful out there. the Axys in the last photo was written off in chappel at the end of the day yesterday. hammered it back together enough to limp it out. still thin!!

 

[Irocaz]

Wife was impressed on how she could trench out and get stuck in Chappell yesterday... really improved our shoveling skillz.

Really great day out there! trail was in awesome shape for the amount of snow the groomer has to work with

 

[FastFarmer]

We must call it like we see it and it is still very early season conditions around here. Of course, it is still fun, it’s sledding and riding in over a meter of snow is awesome!


The forecast is not awesome for new snow over the next week, so we are doing the best with what we have. Alpine snow levels were measured at 115cms this weekend, in unaffected areas, so there is certainly snow to ride on, but overall conditions are still very thin.


We will continue to update as often as possible on any potential grooming plans, but for now, Chappell will continue as the only groomed trail.


With no new snow in the forecast and only Chappell and Allan accessible, it is extremely important that everyone fully complies with all wildlife boundaries and restrictions. In times of low snow, these areas can be tempting, but any use of these areas is not only illegal, but also extremely detrimental to our cause of protecting our ride areas. Please help with education and self policing while out in the field.


Remember to share your condition reports and pics with us at info@ridevalemount.com or tag @ridevalemount


Photos Boosted Imagery from a trip into Chappell yesterday.

That guy sure knows how to use that camera...some of his pictures are amazing! True pro and always awesome to see them! Thanks!