Cold Lake, AB Area

[snoproflyboy]

So, its slowly starting to build up some snow accumulation here in the Cold Lake area. Im super excited because i have a new 2013 etec summit 800 163" i have to break in before i head to the mountains in December. Has anyone been out around on sled yet or is everyone else waiting for a bit more snow to fall also?

 

[Culvert]

Just holding on so far. Maybe this wknd go for a test ride to see what is out there.

 

[snoproflyboy]

Yeah me and a few of the boys were talking about going for a little tester this weekend also. Apparently out by May Lake there is a little more snow in the trails and around then in town. Did you get a chance to make it down to Valemount this year yet for a good rip in the mountains?

 

[Culvert]

No Mtns yet, we are heading to Vale for New Years.

 

[snoproflyboy]

Yeah 4 of us are heading down Dec 27-31 to Valemount as well. Apparently its going to be very busy there because there are no motels, hotels, bed and breakfast or anything that has a room open.

 

[Culvert]

Well hope to meet up with you out there. If we dont go for a quick rip locally first.
Get to meet some new riders & maybe areas

 

[Pawel]

I took mine out on Jesse slough here in town just to make sure everything was good to go but that's about it.
It's too skinny to be doing any ditch bangin.
May lake/ Marie lake should be pretty good as compared to around CL or Bville, I do a lot of work up at Imperial and there is way more up there.

 

[Culvert]

What happened in Llyod, Pawel. Hope everyone is ok

 

[kimrick]

Couple tracks on the river yesterday.
Rapids are still open and is is very skinny in some places I hear.
Long bay is good to go for a test ride.

 

[recguy]

Yep, long bay is good to go. On there last weekend and made my way into sask for a little rip. snow is still to skinny, but at least got out. Vale soon boys.

 

[snoproflyboy]

Went out around Cold Lake area over the weekend and youcan get around in areas but like recguy said its pretty skinny. My buddy lives out towards the fish hatchery and he said there is way more snow out towards May Lake & Marie Lake area. I Havent been out around the lake yet...anyone know what the conditions are like yet?
Culvert: Yeah it would be nice to meet up down there over the holidays to put a face with the name...or even around here if we get a chance. There is a group of about 10 or so people that I sled with up here and most of us head to the mountains at least 3 times a year.

 

[Culvert]

Sounds good Flyboy. Just keep posting rides & dates. If Im able I'll come take a rip with a new crew.

 

[ram_ltd]

i live right by the fish hatchery and there is alot more snow then in town, went riding sunday for most of the day, cold lake is still open out here but Little bear lake and Ethal lake are good but not as much snow as the ditches

 

[snoproflyboy]

Ram_ltd: Yeah i heard there was a bit more snow out that way...Me and a couple buddies are heading out that way today for a ride. I have to put about 50 km on my sled and it should be broke in after that. Thanks for the update!!!

 

[ram_ltd]

I'm just hoping for more snow by next weekend, have some fresh snow to ride on my days off

 

[snoproflyboy]

I'm just hoping for more snow by next weekend, have some fresh snow to ride on my days off

Yeah I know what you mean...there is enough to get around but you still have to be so careful what your riding over or through!! Ill have to continue with my Snow Dancing I guess!! hahaha

 

[ridehard]

I burned to Cold Lake from Ardmore on the Iron Horse Trail. The trail itself is very good, but crossing the Beaver River is a challenge climbing up the North Bank. Without the Trestle repaired yet, have to find a good way around.

 

[snoproflyboy]

I went out on Friday for a few hours around the Beaver/back of base and it wasnt too bad...you can get around but there isnt enough to play around.

 

[Culvert]

This town is starting to get stupid with riders. Today watched a guy ride from 49st up main street to Brady Heigths hill then on the sidewalk to the top of hill & into the trails.
Where do these idiots come from? I'll be out riding the lake with the wife & kids this season & get pulled over or asked for insurance but not these idiots.

Sorry for the rant. Lived here 20yrs & always trailered out of town or used back alleys to the trailer. Not the main damm road!

 

[ridehard]

Does anybody want to to the triangle this coming Saturday? Ardmore North to Marie, etc, then back thru Cold Lake via Beaver River and return to Ardmore by suppertime?