Elkford Conditions.

[crashidy]

Is there actually a sled cabin further up the valley? I noticed on the little maps and back country maps that there is one. I haven't been up that way though. Usually just go in through RP/koko. Is there much riding up there on the west side or mostly old roads?

 

[zbmmike]

Where would this first left past the cattle guard be? Heading up to elkford Friday, wife's doing a riding clinic with evss sat and Sunday thought I'd try out elkford.. if I was going to stage where would I go.. you can PM me as well if you'd like

Mike

 

[LBZ]

Ya that's what I was thinking of doing Doug. Picking up a '15 163 T3 this week so might take it out for a test rip to see what all I need to fix on it.

 

[ferniesnow]

Where would this first left past the cattle guard be? Heading up to elkford Friday, wife's doing a riding clinic with evss sat and Sunday thought I'd try out elkford.. if I was going to stage where would I go.. you can PM me as well if you'd like

Mike

I sent you a PM with other directions. Just thought if I sent you up the main trail it would be easier for you.

 

[ThrottleOps]

Is there actually a sled cabin further up the valley? I noticed on the little maps and back country maps that there is one. I haven't been up that way though. Usually just go in through RP/koko. Is there much riding up there on the west side or mostly old roads?

There is yes, but it's only open to active members it's more of an overnight/weekend cabin. Personally we only use it in the summer

 

[ThrottleOps]

Our warmup cabin is now functional and stocked up with firewood, the trail has been groomed and you can expect to pay trail fees! $20 a day or $40 for the season, Enjoy the holidays!

 

[LBZ]

Our warmup cabin is now functional and stocked up with firewood, the trail has been groomed and you can expect to pay trail fees! $20 a day or $40 for the season, Enjoy the holidays!

Where does one buy said trail passes? Town office?

 

[ThrottleOps]

Where does one buy said trail passes? Town office?

They can be purchased at either of the gas stations or before the staging area we will have someone collecting fees regularly.

 

[zbmmike]

went to Elkford friday.. snow was decent, trails were great, freshly groomed.. The conditions were early but there was decent cover and fresh to play in up at Smith basin... we had a throttle break and had to go early but we had a ton of fun.. was our first time there, but we will be back. Some of the most beautiful terrain that we have ridden. If anyone is thinking about going, do it. you wont be disappointed.


thanks Callan for helping us.. Still owe you a beer!



Mike

 

[Mach1]

Sweet, one day I hope make it.

 

[ThrottleOps]

Went out for a few hours this am after night shift, good times!

 

[LBZ]

Went out for a few hours this am after night shift, good times! //uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171222/291ecfbe07b9efa2c290f518aa4f9e1d.jpg

G shift?

 

[ThrottleOps]

Yep g shift fording

 

[zbmmike]

thanks for the invite... ha ha.. lets get out soon!!

 

[LBZ]

Yep g shift fording

Same.

 

[MK4TDI]

Went out for a few hours this am after night shift, good times! //uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171222/291ecfbe07b9efa2c290f518aa4f9e1d.jpg

Haha done that a few times, best way to get back on day shift rotation..... and wicked picture.

 

[fredw]

Sweet picture.. Any hidden obstacles are all of them buried?

 

[Rbrduk]

Sweet picture.. Any hidden obstacles are all of them buried?

Well, all buried obstacles are hidden, but not all hidden obstacles are buried.

Merry Christmas y’all.

 

[ThrottleOps]

Well, all buried obstacles are hidden, but not all hidden obstacles are buried.

Merry Christmas y’all.

What he said I suggest knowing the area your riding or atleast being with someone who has seen it in the summer

 

[ferniesnow]

I haven't ridden Elkford yet this year but a little further south the snow is light and fluffy and sitting on top of a solid base. When one is on the throttle, the sled is sinking quite deep in the snow and the tagging of hazards is quite common. Cal has a good point, "knowing the area", and if you are riding the burn in Fernie it is a gong show for hazards. Other places are manageable.