Fernie conditions 2014/15

[CatAttack900]

Is it worth it to head out that way this weekend? Was up Sand Creek last weekend, and it's pretty tracked up in the common areas. Haven't been that way but if it's worth it to make a trip and explore I'd like to give it a shot!

I was just there on Saturday, only enough snow to cover ski tips maybe a bit better. And we were off the beaten path, no tracks at all. But still had a little fun. Could use a lot more snow, but was worth getting out for a ride.

 

[sc800]

Is it worth it to head out that way this weekend? Was up Sand Creek last weekend, and it's pretty tracked up in the common areas. Haven't been that way but if it's worth it to make a trip and explore I'd like to give it a shot!

Sand creek or little sands?

 

[pistoncontracting]

I was just there on Saturday, only enough snow to cover ski tips maybe a bit better. And we were off the beaten path, no tracks at all. But still had a little fun. Could use a lot more snow, but was worth getting out for a ride.

In the trees we probed 4 to 5'. We were suprised at it seemed like much more. Jump off the sled and you easily sunk past your knees. In the meadows there is definitely an ice crust, but not in the trees.

If you don't know how to look for snow, you'll be disappointed. If your not willing to scuff up your sled, you'll be disappointed.

As for snow just over ski tips... We had a 174 T3 along, and he was stuck several times....

 

[Hansen13]

I was just there on Saturday, only enough snow to cover ski tips maybe a bit better. And we were off the beaten path, no tracks at all. But still had a little fun. Could use a lot more snow, but was worth getting out for a ride.

Thanks man, guess we'll check it out and see!

 

[Dlo]

A few of us comming down riding sunday monday, first time riding in the area, wher too goo??

 

[ferniesnow]

A few of us comming down riding sunday monday, first time riding in the area, wher too goo??

Stage at Coal Creek and ride up to two cabins (10 km apart) and explore. That's the best I can tell you.

 

[Weirboondocking]

Stage at Coal Creek and ride up to two cabins (10 km apart) and explore. That's the best I can tell you.

what he said..... lots of riding around that area if you go looking...

 

[ThrottleOps]

Another solid day of riding today, hooked up with lucky7 for the first time this season


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[LUCKY 7]

Great ride buddy can't wait to ride with you again. too bad work gets in the way!

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Another solid day of riding today, hooked up with lucky7 for the first time this season


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[wideman12]

And every one is saying there is no snow! Thinking I'll have to head that way mid week next week! Can't handle all the heat here in calgary this week!

 

[ThrottleOps]

There's no snow here


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[wideman12]

There's no snow here


Right

 

[Modman]

There's no snow here


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By comparative standards though, there really isn't much snow this year. By now there's usually well over 2m, and the SWE values are right around 400 mm. This year they are at 250mm. These are snow water values so not snow depth but the conversion is relatively easy. Ski hill is reporting 137 cms mid mountain, about the same elevation as the new cabin. It needs to start piling on soon.

 

[Weirboondocking]

there isnt much snow but there is more then enough to ride... we have had some great rides this year. we need a new snow fall to cover up all the tracks now, even some of the less known areas we have had time to hit since it snowed last .

 

[xteam]

In the trees we probed 4 to 5'. We were suprised at it seemed like much more. Jump off the sled and you easily sunk past your knees. In the meadows there is definitely an ice crust, but not in the trees.

If you don't know how to look for snow, you'll be disappointed. If your not willing to scuff up your sled, you'll be disappointed.

As for snow just over ski tips... We had a 174 T3 along, and he was stuck several times....

The guy on the 174" must be a pretty $hitty rider in these conditions, to get stuck!! LOL

 

[pistoncontracting]

The guy on the 174" must be a pretty $hitty rider in these conditions, to get stuck!! LOL

Nope, quite the contrary.

Just need to know were to look my friend.

 

[turbodup]

Morrisey trail groomed tonight,ready for the evsc club family ride/bbq sunday.The burgers and smokies will be getting cooked at noon so come on up

 

[LUCKY 7]

It's snowing yahoooooo

 

[Jvl]

Rain again ?

 

[moyiesledhead]

Rain again ?

Judging by the temperature outside my office at Skookumchuck right now....I'd have to agree.