Valemount 2009 and 2010 Conditions

[theunit1]

Hey Curtis any word on Horsey yet ? I have been told guys were up to the sidehill do you know ?

 

[newby]

I am a representitive of Petro canada (Suncor) and due to the requirement of placing a two year add the associate there is unable to purchase an add. It would be against the contract set out by Petro Canada for him to commit to such an add since although we do not expect him to leave in the near future he is bound by contract not to enter into any agreement that outlasts his contract. VARDA apprached him stating that for him to place an add he would be required to pay for this year and commit to paying for next year as well.

 

[ccrider]

Saturday Dec 19th, Allen Creek

 

[Depsnolvr]

Blue Bird out there today, someone is gonna have some pre christmas fun !

Im headin out for a few days to visit family.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !

 

[I'vegotthenutz]

Curtis, I just read your varda article in the snoriders magazine, good job buddy :d you are the right man for the job

 

[sledslut]

read that as well.. great article

 

[maxwell]

well i rode tuesday wednesday and it was unreal. im not exagerating when i say up to my hips. in some spots. over a foot of cover over the old tracks. bluebird but a bit chilly.

id love to say i have photos buttt my camera packed it in...pretty choked i had some awesome photo opportunities.

just imagine one of those stuck downhill days and you know what i was dealing with

 

[scrfce]

well i rode tuesday wednesday and it was unreal. im not exagerating when i say up to my hips. in some spots. over a foot of cover over the old tracks. bluebird but a bit chilly.

id love to say i have photos buttt my camera packed it in...pretty choked i had some awesome photo opportunities.

just imagine one of those stuck downhill days and you know what i was dealing with

man am i jealous,,,i need to get out that way soon!

 

[theunit1]

So has anyone heard about Horsey yet how about westridge how far back are we getting ?

 

[chriscat1000]

hows the weather looking for next week i'm heading down for 4 days

 

[Rucky]

Leaving in the AM. Coming home New Years eve. Hoping for some decent snow, but doubtful with the Christmas crowd!

 

[TheRedDragon]

Just a heads up to all coming out to Valemount this weekend;

We rode Allen on Wednesday. It wasn't great but there is snow out there if you look for it, especially in the trees.

We rode Clemina on Friday and it wasn't great as well. It was clear and sunny, but the snow was lacking. Most of the time there was about 8-12" on top of a really hard base. If you got away from the mountain tops and into some of the bowls there was a couple of feet of powder. On the bright side the trail is in awesome condition.

We rode out near Blue River on Thursday and the conditions were a lot better. There is lots of powder out there. If you are picky about riding in powder, do yourself a favour and go to Blue River. Just my opinion, but I hope it helps somebody.

 

[SaskSummit]

Heading out at 4 am on the 28th hope we can find a bit of fresh.

 

[chriscat1000]

hows the weather looking in valemount anybody know

 

[alpinehero]

does anyone know if they are grooming chappell on thursday night

 

[bigboondock]

does anyone know if they are grooming chappell on thursday night

they usually groom chappel every thursday night

 

[Depsnolvr]

Yes, Chappell will be Groomed on schedule and we have been grooming areas all week as user numbers dictate.

Been a great holiday season so far. The more popular lines are tracked, but there is still lots of fun out there to be had. Looks like the forecast is in our favor and should be bringing some fresh !:d

Happy Holidays

 

[Depsnolvr]

Currently snowing very heavy and complete whiteout conditions in the town:d

 

[Depsnolvr]

It is still lightly snowing in town and has been throughout the night. The forecast looks good for a deep weekend.



Time for one last ride before the Holidays are over !

 

[Rucky]

Just got back from four days of riding. Sunday in Clemina was awesome. Dropped into Danger Basin and enjoyed fresh snow all day. Looks like the way into Morning Glory from Danger Basin is corniced over from the top, so we didn't try it. Chappell on Monday was even better. Anywhere from a foot to two feet of powder everywhere; however, a brutal trail ride up. Tuesday we rode Allen and there wasn't much snow to be found anywhere. We went back to Super Bowl and played a little. I had an accidental drop about 20 ft. and landed badly. Split my chin open on the bars, and nearly bit through my lip. Bruised my knees badly. All on helmet cam, even after it flew off my helmet. All in good fun... Video to come. Wednesday we rode Renshaw and it was blizzard-like conditions. Basically zero visibility. Didn't even get beyond the cabin area. Looks like they got about a foot of snow but it blew around a lot. Drifts were fun to play in, but very hard to ride with being on hard pack one moment and three feet of powder the next. Great trip all around. I'll put on some poor pics in a bit.