December conditions

[heyjude]

Our guys rode Lucille today and reported 2 to 2.5 feet of fresh powder. Hovering around 0 to -2 most of the day today, and snowing more. Groomer starts Sunday on Bell, then onward to Lucille and Renshaw. We FINALLY have some decent snow !!!!! Still gotta be a little careful though, but it's getting there. Next weekend should be great riding.

 

[ronmexico]

My buddy and his bro just got back into E-Town and called me after riding Bell today. He said the trail up was HORRIBLE!
He said there was about 2' fresh up top, however he said it was socked in big time. You were pretty much in a cloud half way up that first little hill from the cabin so they stayed low and played. Warmer up top than down in the valley. He figured about 0 or -1 up top.
I guess there was about 6" - 12" on the access road to parking areas.

Roads were brutal from Hinton to McBride.

 

[bbtoys]

Just talked to some guys that rode Renshaw and said there was a ton of fresh, lots of stuck all day. trail up was brutal and worse coming down. Goomer will do Belle Sunday, Lucille Monday and work on renshaw Tuesday, Wed. and Thurs. If riding here mid week next week please slow down so we can complete the trail build without someone running into the groomer. THANKS

 

[Caper11]

I'm looking forward to thursday should be there before lunch next weekend should be fantastic!!!

 

[heyjude]

Looks like almost six inches of snow fell in town over night. I haven't heard from any sledders yet today, but that usually means a HUGE dump of snow up top. Still socked in and snowing here so visibility will not be that great today. Looks awesome for the guys sledding here next week though.

 

[NosRX1]

Can't wait Judy...3 days and counting!!!....yahoooo!:d

 

[gumbylee]

just got back...rode friday and sat at renshaw...snow from parking lot up,had to push one truck out of the snow trail brutal,like everyone else says but the powder in the trees made it worth it....no open hill riding,no visibility.roads were absolutley horrible from mcbride to hinton typical december riding and driving should be excellent for next weekend:d:d:d

 

[crazy_wheeler]

Them gals from the Giggling Grizzly sure have good memories....lol :d:d
Were surprised to see couple fellas back so soon sledding since the trip out from a couple weeks ago.
MMM that garlic cheese bread is sure worth the drive to Mcbride. Didn't see anyone brave enough to ring the "dong gong" tho.

 

[CR500R]

Weather Forecast: McBride, British Columbia - The Weather Network

Damn, I hope this forecast holds up and comes true, will make for an excellent weekend of riding, also make up for the horrible month of Nov. we had.

 

[glengine]

Weather Forecast: McBride, British Columbia - The Weather Network

Damn, I hope this forecast holds up and comes true, will make for an excellent weekend of riding, also make up for the horrible month of Nov. we had.

The lowest level of powder i heard of taday was 3ft of fresh.. the guy that were up luceille said they were upto there chest in fresh when they got off of there sleds..

 

[bbtoys]

Tons of snow up top. Excellent conditions and grooming is under way, Belle and Lucille will be done by days end and then Renshaw will get a trail groom hoping Tues. Will check with Rod today and let you know. The road up to Belle parking is brutally slippery. Stay in the bottom lot if pulling a 4 place with all season tires or this could happen.

 

[bbtoys]

Slowed down about 200 feet up from where he is in the ditch and then started to slip backwards and was at the mercy of the ice. Could have been alot worse. I had to rent a cat that was at the bottom of the road and walk it up. Interesting day in Mcbride, feel for the boys as they didn't get to ride.

 

[doublek]

That same cat pulled us out two weekends ago at Belle. Thankfully when our truck started going backwards we were able to jab the back of the trailer into an approach on the left side of the road. And our other truck behind with only an open 2 place spun out too, went for a ride backwards, and jacknifed in the left ditch. Bent in our bumper and the rear quater panel. But metal can be replaced, and thankfully no one was hurt.

But as bbtoys said, just park at the bottom and ride up, it isn't worth it trying make it.

 

[Summitric]

That is a bad feeling when your truck starts sliding backwards... We've been there............... Feel for you guys. Hopefully no damage to that hitch or trailer....

 

[Mike270412]

Tons of snow up top. Excellent conditions and grooming is under way, Belle and Lucille will be done by days end and then Renshaw will get a trail groom hoping Tues. Will check with Rod today and let you know. The road up to Belle parking is brutally slippery. Stay in the bottom lot if pulling a 4 place with all season tires or this could happen.

Got;....tire chains
There's only three people that really know how scary that was;1-the driver himself,2-the good lord above,3-the woman who does his laundry

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Great (well not so great) photos. Really hate to see that happen.

 

[green momba]

I love it when a guy has $100 grand plus in truck, trailer, sleds so on and won't spend a couple hundred on tire chains, In my opinion they are as important as a beacon or shovel, don't mean to play dad hear but tired of getting stuck behind these people

 

[Mike270412]

I love it when a guy has $100 grand plus in truck, trailer, sleds so on and won't spend a couple hundred on tire chains, In my opinion they are as important as a beacon or shovel, don't mean to play dad hear but tired of getting stuck behind these people

Never tried them on a pickup,but if they work half as good as on a big truck you'd be amazed.

 

[bbtoys]

I don't think they thought it was that bad, and then you come around a corner up hill and no where to go, trouble. Most likely would have been ok but had to slow down and stop. Untill we can solve the ice problem if pulling a 4 place I say again, park at the bottom lot. Lots of snow for the sled's from there.

 

[Summitric]

I hate to ask the obviuos question but if it was icy and snowcovered why not utilize a machine that works great in both......Perhaps some type of powered snow toboggan and park i a safer location. looks to be more than enough snow for such a invention