Cnp 2016/2017

[shawnmcgr]

Rode from atlas parking lot to cabin on the road today. Trail had been groomed and was I great shape. Raining in the parking lot at 3pm when we left and snowing/sleet/drizzle off and on from 5km up the road to the cabin. If it cools down tonight hopeful get some fresh.

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[JZ1]

Hoping to head to Atlas this Thursday for the first time. How are the conditions?

 

[Summit 934]

Hoping to head to Atlas this Thursday for the first time. How are the conditions?

I was there on Sat, the trail to the shelter was smooth but icy from the rain. Any untouched snow was covered with 2-3" of ice but we did get about 4" of fresh wet stuff last night at the highway level.

 

[shawnmcgr]

I rode there Thur, Friday and Monday. Trails were in great shape. Monday there was a bit of fresh on some of the trails. It was snowing when we left and snowing hard in Bellevue Monday evening. I didn't venture off trail too much, it was just my daughter and me, but found a few soft spots. Most of the fresh from last week is now set up. Some trails close to the parking lot were getting a bit lumpy (not big enough to call moguls or to slow you down) but we hit lots of smooth trails. Great place to trail ride!

 

[JZ1]

Is atlas the wrong place to go if a guy is looking for more than a trail ride?

 

[Summit 934]

Is atlas the wrong place to go if a guy is looking for more than a trail ride?

It depends on what you're looking for...powder riding certainly isn't there because of the rain we had but on the upside the harder snow conditions make it pretty easy for off trail exploring. Prior to getting the rain conditions on the east side of the border were incredible.

 

[shawnmcgr]

Is atlas the wrong place to go if a guy is looking for more than a trail ride?

I tend to go into BC: Corbin, Alexander, Fernie, Elkford etc for off trail. Depends on how much off trail you've done and what you're looking for. I find it can be hit and miss in Atlas. Feb 10-12 weekend was ridiculous, Friday I burned a tank in 40kms (16 etec). Just getting around on the trails was a challenge (to the bar on a 800 162 3"). But that's generally not the norm. There are spots to do off trail riding but I generally just trail ride with family there. The snow dump from the past two weekends has set up a solid base...if they get another dump off trail could be good!

just my opinion...l8r.

 

[kanders]

I'm planning to be down there from Edmonton and meeting some friends from Winnipeg on March 3rd to the 6th. Any speculation as to how conditions will be, any avy hazard? I checked the Avalanche Canada site but I'm not entirely sure what region Crows Nest is in. South Rockies?

 

[shawnmcgr]

I'm planning to be down there from Edmonton and meeting some friends from Winnipeg on March 3rd to the 6th. Any speculation as to how conditions will be, any avy hazard? I checked the Avalanche Canada site but I'm not entirely sure what region Crows Nest is in. South Rockies?

Can't give you a long term weather forecast but this week looks good. I'd be optimistic...but I always am! The crowsnest is in the South Rockies region...unless you venture into BC then you could be in the Lizard. The snow pack is very different east and west of the divide....I'd dig a pit either way if your going to climb off trail.

 

[Summit 934]

I'm planning to be down there from Edmonton and meeting some friends from Winnipeg on March 3rd to the 6th. Any speculation as to how conditions will be, any avy hazard? I checked the Avalanche Canada site but I'm not entirely sure what region Crows Nest is in. South Rockies?

I'm off work those days...PM me if you'd like someone to show you around the area. More snow in the forecast next week so it should be good riding.

 

[Turblue]

We rode window mountain area last Friday. It was brutal. Can't believe the lack of snow in that area this year, found some decent snow in the trees at the heightest point possible for the area. Awesome clear day with beautiful scenery though

 

[pistoncontracting]

We rode window mountain area last Friday. It was brutal. Can't believe the lack of snow in that area this year, found some decent snow in the trees at the heightest point possible for the area. Awesome clear day with beautiful scenery though

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Hey, is that Schmidt??

 

[Turblue]

10-4.....

 

[Stg2Suby]

Did CNP get any snow this week?

 

[retiredpop]

Quite a bit of fresh over the weekend. Atlas staging area gets filled up pretty fast so cozy up to the next rig if you can.

 

[shawnmcgr]

Did CNP get any snow this week?

My wife snowshoed at Allison on the weekend and said 10" of fresh on the trails. Pics looked good!

 

[shawnmcgr]

Any info on snow conditions around the crowsnest. I have not riden down there since all the heat and rain hit. Hoping to take my daughter out Friday and Saturday and the forecast for Fernie is rain for Friday; I'm hoping to do some trail riding in the Crow Friday in sunshine. Is Atlas toast? Carbondale?