maxwell
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i cant tell you that 
but its there. you will find it! be creative! not to creative...LOL
but its there. you will find it! be creative! not to creative...LOL
Valemount 2009 and 2010 Conditions
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tapex
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Just got back from riding vale this weekend. Was pretty tracked up, but as noted, there is lots there if you look for it!:d
Sat & Sun were both blue without a cloud in sight! Will post some pics later.
Sat & Sun were both blue without a cloud in sight! Will post some pics later.
Uturn
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Harder to find powder, but it's there.
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Depsnolvr
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Just a quick update
The weather around here has been awesome lately, producing one bluebird day after another. Unfortunately that means no fresh snow. There is still lots of untouched available, but you may have to get creative.
It is in these times (lack of fresh) that the odd closure starts to get investigated by the sledder craving a fresh track. Please refrain from entering into these areas at all costs. Besides it being illegal, your tracks are very visible from the air and do not do our sport any favors. Try some technical tree lines or find a small area and work on your skills instead. We are also hoping that the sledding community will help "police themselves" and offer help and advice when needed.
Google Earth is a great tool for finding "in bounds" secrets that you may not know are there. The three managed all have links to Google Earth on our website.
This weekend is the Valemount Winter Festival. There is great activities for the kids on Saturday as well as events for all ages including a winter Triathalon.
For more info
Sunday Jan 31st is the VARDA Charity Poker Run. Registration begins at 9am at the Visitor Information Center and the ride should begin around 10am. There will be hot chocolate and cookies available at the mid way point with a hot dog roast finalizing the event back at the info center. A minimum $5 donation is required per participant, but this is for Charity so a larger donation is always welcome. A pledge form is attached and there are prizes for the most pledges collected, "ghost rider" or people pledging without participating are also eligible for prizes.
Should be a fun weekend for all !
Please contact me at the VARDA office for more information.
Thank you
The weather around here has been awesome lately, producing one bluebird day after another. Unfortunately that means no fresh snow. There is still lots of untouched available, but you may have to get creative.
It is in these times (lack of fresh) that the odd closure starts to get investigated by the sledder craving a fresh track. Please refrain from entering into these areas at all costs. Besides it being illegal, your tracks are very visible from the air and do not do our sport any favors. Try some technical tree lines or find a small area and work on your skills instead. We are also hoping that the sledding community will help "police themselves" and offer help and advice when needed.
Google Earth is a great tool for finding "in bounds" secrets that you may not know are there. The three managed all have links to Google Earth on our website.
This weekend is the Valemount Winter Festival. There is great activities for the kids on Saturday as well as events for all ages including a winter Triathalon.
For more info
Sunday Jan 31st is the VARDA Charity Poker Run. Registration begins at 9am at the Visitor Information Center and the ride should begin around 10am. There will be hot chocolate and cookies available at the mid way point with a hot dog roast finalizing the event back at the info center. A minimum $5 donation is required per participant, but this is for Charity so a larger donation is always welcome. A pledge form is attached and there are prizes for the most pledges collected, "ghost rider" or people pledging without participating are also eligible for prizes.
Should be a fun weekend for all !
Please contact me at the VARDA office for more information.
Thank you
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Depsnolvr
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Due to low snow levels in the Valley bottom, the VARDA Poker Rally has been moved to the Westridge Substation. Registration begins at 9am, ride at 10.
Drive south past the Best Western approx 1.6km and take your first right. Follow this main road until you reach the substation. VARDA representatives will be there to great you.
Sorry for the inconveniance.
Drive south past the Best Western approx 1.6km and take your first right. Follow this main road until you reach the substation. VARDA representatives will be there to great you.
Sorry for the inconveniance.
Carrots
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Found lots of powder in allan yesterday, great day of riding. Visibility was good even tho it was snowing. My chain snapped in the chain case and piled up which kinda sucked, and it sucked even more considering we were about 14k past the cabin. Tried towing it for about 2 hours but we couldn't even get it 20ft. Hopefully getting it helicoptered out! you wouldn't think that would happen to a 2009 summit!
maxwell
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Found lots of powder in allan yesterday, great day of riding. Visibility was good even tho it was snowing. My chain snapped in the chain case and piled up which kinda sucked, and it sucked even more considering we were about 14k past the cabin. Tried towing it for about 2 hours but we couldn't even get it 20ft. Hopefully getting it helicoptered out! you wouldn't think that would happen to a 2009 summit!
lol ya ive seen that twice this year
but yah grab a chain and some tools and fix it up there wont take long.
Carrots
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yeah, got someone from alpine country rentals to go up there tomorrow with a new chain and bring er back and fix it so itl be ready next time i head down to valemount. I hate leaving a sled behind, its like leaving behind a buddy. lol
cheaper than a chopper and next time sled will be waiting for you, also gives an excuse to go back sooner
maxwell
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any pics from the poker rally curtis
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Depsnolvr
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It was a great time, thanks to all who came.
Approx 45 people raised over $2000 for the BC Lions Society:d
Hopefully next year can be even bigger
These are the first batch off of my smaller camera. Others will require editing that I cannot do today.
Approx 45 people raised over $2000 for the BC Lions Society:d
Hopefully next year can be even bigger
These are the first batch off of my smaller camera. Others will require editing that I cannot do today.
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Rode allan yesterday too. Not sure what you consider powder? If you look you can find some untouched about 1' deep, but all the main is tracked up bad. The snow amounted to about 1-2", nothing to get excited about. I honestly wouldn't go until we see some new snow.
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Depsnolvr
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Yes, the popular areas are tracked up.
this forecast is not helping our cause any either hopefully it will change.
this forecast is not helping our cause any either
hopefully it will change.
Carrots
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In allan you have to go really far in to find the goodies.
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Depsnolvr
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Hello Everyone
I wish I had better news to report(i dont know who needs snow more, us or the olympics), but as far as conditions go for this weekend, riders should expect compact conditions in the popular areas as we have not had much snow for some time. A little is falling here and there. My staff reported about 3" of new in the Allan lot this morning
The good news is, its always fun on the hill, especially on a sunny day!
It is in these times (lack of fresh) that the odd closure starts to get investigated by the sledder craving a fresh track. Please refrain from entering into these areas at all costs. Besides it being illegal, your tracks are very visible from the air and do not do our sport any favors. Try some technical tree lines or find a small area and work on your skills instead. We are also hoping that the sledding community will help "police themselves" and offer help and advice when needed.
Google Earth is a great tool for finding "in bounds" secrets that you may not know are there. The three managed all have links to Google Earth on our website.
Thank you
I wish I had better news to report(i dont know who needs snow more, us or the olympics
), but as far as conditions go for this weekend, riders should expect compact conditions in the popular areas as we have not had much snow for some time. A little is falling here and there. My staff reported about 3" of new in the Allan lot this morningThe good news is, its always fun on the hill, especially on a sunny day!
It is in these times (lack of fresh) that the odd closure starts to get investigated by the sledder craving a fresh track. Please refrain from entering into these areas at all costs. Besides it being illegal, your tracks are very visible from the air and do not do our sport any favors. Try some technical tree lines or find a small area and work on your skills instead. We are also hoping that the sledding community will help "police themselves" and offer help and advice when needed.
Google Earth is a great tool for finding "in bounds" secrets that you may not know are there. The three managed all have links to Google Earth on our website.
Thank you
I'vegotthenutz
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Hey curtis, matt and I had a great time up westridge today, thanks for pointing the way, it actually wasn't that bumpy :d
maxwell
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anyone riding this weekend need someone to tag along...free guide? lol...want to try out new sled all my friends bailed.
Three of us heading out tomorrow nite, what do you have in mind? We are riding fri/sat
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