Sledding # Down?

[Bernoff]

Was in Vale on weekend and Saturday night the parking lot looked like it was about a third less trucks than normal, but I am comparing it to the family day weekend which could be way out to lunch. Towns could be hurtin a bit. There must be something in the works though. Esso station, Subway, and a timmies looks like well on the way. Gettins tim's you must have something goin on.

 

[Panzerdog]

There is a ski hill coming to town. The long weekend are a mad house in vale.

 

[Bernoff]

Well hope it gives jobs and stuff to locals.

 

[maxwell]

seems to me its been on par. possibly busier if anything......what determines the rider density in valemount isnt necessarily the economy so much as the snow levels in alberta. you basically couldnt ride a snowmobile in alberta this winter so head west!

i think it looked less busy because its been snowing so damn much everyone is out of fuel and back in town before noon!

 

[Depsnolvr]

We are down about 30% in ridership, accommodation and service usage. I think people are being more choosy this season with their trips as they may not be able to make as many of them and are trying to hit the good conditions with the few trips they have. The town is feeling it for sure.

Please continue to support your supporting businesses!

 

[LUCKY 7]

Just my opinion but around Fernie area I would say there is more sledders coming in to the area. I don't have any actual stats but I sure seems more busier every year and I'm been here for a lot of years

 

[Bnorth]

Last year was a record year for Sicamous but it seems quieter this year on Sundays. Maybe people are heading home sunday instead of monday and making it a shorter trip?

 

[Summitraxx]

McBride also seen there nb of users down this year , it been quiet in town .

 

[Bernoff]

We were around the cabin on Allen on Sunday and seemed to be a few but like Bnorth said might be going home on Sundays. I was just surprised with the great snow conditions and perfect temps that ridership would be down on that weekend.

 

[lilduke]

Think they must all be in revelstoke. I can't even ride boulder any more.

way too busy...

 

[Bernoff]

When is the ski hill supposed to be up and running?

 

[Bernoff]

Think they must all be in revelstoke. I can't even ride boulder any more.

way too busy...

What's so special about that place lilduke Lol . You take to many pictures of Boulder. Come up to Vale and spread some cheer.

 

[lilduke]

What's so special about that place lilduke Lol . You take to many pictures of Boulder. Come up to Vale and spread some cheer.

Boulder is a good mountain, but too busy. Barely ride there any more. I like Valmount, haven't been there in a couple years though.
might have to make a trip up there and switch it up. Less people sounds like a positive to me.

 

[Lem Lamb]

It was a hit and miss for areas in Alberta this year.
Areas that I ran my quad tracks at had lots of snowmobile trails.

Southern AB & BC seen alot of snow, so many Red Deer and Calgary folks head that way.

If the hotel, trail pass, and lack of jobs in Alberta factor in, then one might think that this "could" be a factor.

My pals are doing the spring ride only as they have covered alot of BC over the 20 years. Now they take in the odd outtings if the forecast looks good.

I'll be taking on the Shoe-Swap very soon as work winds down.

Mostly wild-cat areas as its nice to not be around too many humans.

I hope the towns and hamlets have a good season as its nice to have them intact with all their services they offer.

Don

 

[canuck5]

I would say Revelstoke is about as busy this year as I have ever seen it combination of good snow and the success of the ski hill even the much less traveled areas have seen people. Twice this year I went to book rooms and the only place left was best western plus at $300 a night. 10 years ago we used to book hotels on the way down I'd say business is that town reap the benefits of this.


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[TROLLCAT]

lunch time at boulder today

 

[NoBrakes!]

The snow hasnt been that far up the stairs in a few years! Good to see

 

[sick1]

Looks pretty good but not enough there for the drunks to ride over top of the cabin yet.

 

[Trukker]

I've ran into more guys from Sasky and Manitoba this year for sure . Poor bastards have had no snow . Long hike to go for sledding .

 

[birdie]

Hey Trollcat
Do you live in Dease lake?

What are the snow conditions like up your way this year?
I want to bring a group up there for a week

Have stayed at Bear Paw Ranch with Tony & Doris a couple times in the summer over the last two years

How does a person get linked up with a guide up your way

Any teaser photos to share of some of you areas

Thanks Birdie