Condition report??? Fernie

[New_M7_Ryder]

thinking of coming up to fernie tomorrow morning and was just wondering how the snow is? Has the trail been groomed. also has anyone been into sparwood yet this season, we usually stage just before the green bridge by that gun range.an update would be great for that area as it is a little closer to us.

Thanks guys.

 

[ferniesnow]

thinking of coming up to fernie tomorrow morning and was just wondering how the snow is? Has the trail been groomed. also has anyone been into sparwood yet this season, we usually stage just before the green bridge by that gun range.an update would be great for that area as it is a little closer to us.

Thanks guys.

Last groom was on the 22nd. We will be grooming on Thursday of this week. Snow isn't bad and there is some fresh.

 

[highstage]

it needs gromming i have never seen it this bad turtle backs all the way to the cabin its a killer

 

[ferniesnow]

We will be grooming on Friday. Tow truck was down for some work after an inspection. Re-inspection tomorrow.

 

[ferniesnow]

it needs gromming i have never seen it this bad turtle backs all the way to the cabin its a killer

I don't think it was that bad and besides you didn't have to buy a trail pass.....we'll be working on it to keep you guys happy

 

[New_M7_Ryder]

Trail was fine no complaints found tons of untouched snow but the road is toast now due to rain going to dig further in tomorrow. Awesome day snow is heavy and wet. We got stuck lots

 

[algrande]

the trail is BAD!!!! Not good for those people who traveled from all over western canada to ride fernie. I sure they will not be coming back. Ridiculously!!!

 

[sc800]

algrande, little hard to keep a groomed trail when there has been no snow in the valley for almost a month! Fernie has great grooming but due to the lack of snow this year it will be hard for the groomers to keep the trail smooth for you! Just saying.

 

[ferniesnow]

Friday will be a day groom (not the best time but there are things that are best done in the daylight). We will be putting up new signs on the Rolling Hills corridor and stake
out the dangerous bridges, and stake some of the open areas on the corridor. And there is no doubt, we will have to cut a few trees in the corridor.

We will be back to normal after this is done so you guys can expect Monday and Friday grooms in the evenings. I know it is hard to think about the "big picture" instead of me, me, me....
but bear with us!

 

[ferniesnow]

Friday will be a day groom (not the best time but there are things that are best done in the daylight). We will be putting up new signs on the Rolling Hills corridor and staking out the dangerous bridges, and staking some of the open areas on the corridor.

And there is no doubt, we will have to cut a few trees in the corridor. We will be back to normal after this is done so you guys can expect Monday and Friday grooms in the evenings. I know it is hard to think about the "big picture" instead of me, me, me....but bear with us, eh!

 

[LeafRider]

Since we're on the topic of recent conditions, I'm also looking for some information about the Coal Creek Staging area just south of Fernie, BC and the trail and off trail access in that area. Is the area generally a safe area to be, is there a ton of sled traffic? Also, we're planning on making a long trip out to Fernie on Jan 6-9th. We're looking for any riders who might want 3 intermediates tagging along from the coal creek or Morrissey. How much work is it to get to the Wrangler's Cabin from Coal Creek staging and pass through the "Rolling Hills". Referring to Fernie Snowmobile club's general trail map.

Also wondering if anyone in the Fernie Area has GPS coordinates for the Wrangler's cabin or rolling hills area that reference's decent safe off trail riding.

 

[ferniesnow]

Since we're on the topic of recent conditions, I'm also looking for some information about the Coal Creek Staging area just south of Fernie, BC and the trail and off trail access in that area. Is the area generally a safe area to be, is there a ton of sled traffic? Also, we're planning on making a long trip out to Fernie on Jan 6-9th. We're looking for any riders who might want 3 intermediates tagging along from the coal creek or Morrissey. How much work is it to get to the Wrangler's Cabin from Coal Creek staging and pass through the "Rolling Hills". Referring to Fernie Snowmobile club's general trail map.

Also wondering if anyone in the Fernie Area has GPS coordinates for the Wrangler's cabin or rolling hills area that reference's decent safe off trail riding.

The Morrissey staging area is closed. It is a plowed logging road and you don't want to be on it, period. It is very dangerous and there can be huge fines ($300+). All the other info I have PM'd to you.

 

[fredw]

how are conditions guys, is it worth driving down for, be honest, dont want to hit rocks

 

[Longhorn]

how are conditions guys, is it worth driving down for, be honest, dont want to hit rocks

Im heading out there tomorrow with my kids, it sounds like it will be worth the trip. Even if it isnt perfect, it will be a heck of a lot better than what we have here LOL

 

[fredw]

good to hear, not sure what to do, have the wife and kids as well, were planning to go to whitefish, but snow sucks, harvey said it was snowing up high at ten laskes, but raining in town

man do these conditions suck, heard a few days ago corbin sucked bad, and some rain yesterday at the townsite

was told kinberly and cranbooke got a big dump tho

 

[Longhorn]

good to hear, not sure what to do, have the wife and kids as well, were planning to go to whitefish, but snow sucks, harvey said it was snowing up high at ten laskes, but raining in town

man do these conditions suck, heard a few days ago corbin sucked bad, and some rain yesterday at the townsite

was told kinberly and cranbooke got a big dump tho

I Pm'd Doug (Ferniesnow) as he always has great info on the area, and I was concerned about taking the kids, but he has talked me into it. We will ride from Fernie up the new trail to the cabin. The kids love playing up around the cabin. Cook a smokie and come back home...New snow at the ski hill

 

[ferniesnow]

good to hear, not sure what to do, have the wife and kids as well, were planning to go to whitefish, but snow sucks, harvey said it was snowing up high at ten laskes, but raining in town

man do these conditions suck, heard a few days ago corbin sucked bad, and some rain yesterday at the townsite

was told kinberly and cranbooke got a big dump tho

Not sure about the "big dump" as Kimberley only got 8cm in the last 24 hr at the ski hill. FAR had double that in the last 24 hr.
It is still early season riding but good early season riding. The new family friendly trail would serve you well in getting to the cabin.
Any riding is better than sitting in front of the TV and wishing for snow......

 

[New_M7_Ryder]

Today sucked snapped my handle bars off at noon, but managed to build and replacement shaft with a tree branch and limped it out. Conditions are awesome tons of snow in the trees worth the trip but it is busy in the popular areas but we found open areas to our selfs both days. I'll upload pics when I get home tonight for conditions and my handle bar fix

 

[schiermnultra]

Hey m7, where in the fernie area were you riding?

 

[sledhead800]

yeah i was talking to my buddy about half hour ago and he said the snow was good in to heartbreak, barns was not so good as heartbreak he said tho the snow at heartbreak was more fluff and barns was a little heavier but other then that he said it was good...