Cataract Creek Area snow conditions and trail condition thread for 2022/23

[Sledderglen]

Here is the new thread to post all your reports and questions. Snow fell in the south thought it was time to start a new thread for the season

 

[EldestEldo]

And the usual reminder for anyone new, trails do not open until December 1st. Please do not ride before then.

 

[tucker_98]

24 days to go!

 

[catrutt]

Is there any help needed out there before the season?

 

[Smithys]

Is there any help needed out there before the season?

The Calgary Snowmobile Club Trail Director for 2022/23 season is George Jackson. I am not sure if he is on S&M. His cell number is 4039999550. Any help is very much appreciated and thank you. Our CSC is always looking for volunteers for many different tasks if your interested. Please let me know if I can help provide you more information.

 

[tucker_98]

Anyone had a peek at the parking lot yet?

 

[TylerG]

Anyone had a peek at the parking lot yet?

I haven't' seen any posts, but remember doesn't open until Dec 1

 

[Smithys]

Anyone had a peek at the parking lot yet?

Have not heard or seen any reports from CSC but the trails are still closed. Trails open Dec 1.

 

[tucker_98]

In case anyone missed it, trails don't open until December 1!

 

[tucker_98]

 

[tucker_98]

 

[tucker_98]

I couldn't make it down but a buddy of mine went to check it out, looks pretty good for opening day.

 

[lilduke]

Is there any alpine to ride or is it all trails?

 

[NoBrakes!]

I'd like to see the plane crash fuselage, the boy would love that!

 

[tucker_98]

Is there any alpine to ride or is it all trails?

Fording pass is Alpine. The trail in can be interesting in early season. It follows the Baril Creek trail, I marked it in the Cataract map here for you.

 

[lilduke]

Awesome thanks!

 

[tucker_98]

Link to the new Cataract Creek PLUZ map, works great with the Avenza app. Will place you right on the map as a blue dot and has tracking if you turn it on:

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/b132571d-f207-4e85-ba14-d3bed2a9a793/resource/51374fb4-5401-43f8-bc19-bf243ff63303/download/aep-cataract-creek-snow-vehicle-pluz-georeferenced-map-2022-2023.pdf

 

[NoBrakes!]

Can Baril Creek Trail get over to Elkford?

 

[tucker_98]

Can Baril Creek Trail get over to Elkford?

It can, I don't know too many who have done it though. I've heard of a few buddies in Elkford picking their way over to try and see how far they can get to Fording. With the right riding skills and navigation I'm sure it's possible but not commonly done for sure.

 

[NoBrakes!]

Got a buddy with a house in Elkford... just might have to try it...