Valemount Conditions Nov 2007

[Depsnolvr]

The pictures do the talking. One of the parking lot pics is from yesterday and one today. Its amazing what fell last night and is still falling south of town.

90cm packed base flat

Min 50cm on top of that from last night.

The trail is in great shape, alhough someone tore down our fence on the new trail, Its for the good of everyone, I just dont understand.

Great snow, come on up

 

[bbtoys]

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I have to admit that today at about 3 pm I was on my way to Mcbride(home) and went by Mil. and Allan and there was at least 2 feet of fresh in the parking lots and people where stuck. Looks like great snow. Barry- Mountain Haven B&B

 

[BIGFOOT]

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Thks Soooo Much for the pictures 'Depsnolvr'.... Now that is a good useful post !!!

 

[GRD]

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Looking good... Time to ride!

 

[catmando]

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Wow,looking good Curtis!
Thanks for the pics!
catmando!

 

[hardy]

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so what you are saying is by the 29th we should not be afraid to drive 700kms to come there and do some riding for the first time of the season?

 

[Born2Ride]

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Now thats what were talking about, good to see snow at the hwy, should be a great weekend - be safe

 

[SaskSummit]

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hey hardy if you are driving on the 29th we will have it all tore up on ya by the time you get there. haha

 

[FSJ-XRS151]

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Those pictures at the start, were they of the Allen parking lot? Lookin large wherever it is. Perfect.

 

[Depsnolvr]

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Those pictures at the start, were they of the Allen parking lot? Lookin large wherever it is. Perfect.

Yes, we have doubled the size of the Allan lot

 

[Shredder]

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Yes, we have doubled the size of the Allan lot

Are you still gonna be the parking lot sheriff Curtis?

 

[Depsnolvr]

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If everyone parked with everyone else in mind, would I need to be ????

 

[scotts]

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Thats good news. it got a little crazy parking there sometimes.

 

[jackelope]

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hey guys! I'm new to the site, me and 3 other guys are thinking of heading to valemont, nov 24-25. none of us have done any mountain sleding yet, mainly ditch, creeks and white court last year. just wondering if there's good sleding there yet and where the best spots are right now? any suggestions on motels as well? and anyother advice you guys could offer would be awesome!!!
thanx all
btw ive got 07 m1000, 2 others got acticcat crossfire 700's w/136x1.25 tracks 4th got a yamaha 1000

 

[SaskSummit]

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Well this time of year thise crossfires are going to struggle. A 136 just aint gonna cut er in 2 to 3 feet of fresh. Go to Allan its a short trail and lots of good riding.

 

[Summiteer]

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I'd get hold of Curtis (Depsnolvr) he works for VARDA or some other guide to show you around. Wouldn't go to the hills without at least one experienced guy in the group too easy to get lost or into trouble.

 

[catmando]

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I would suggest Clemina if your going up with a bunch of newbies,The trail in is longer but if they dont open the new trail up the switchbacks might scare ya off and there is a lot more trouble at Allan for newbies.If the powder is deep you may have a easier time getting aroung Clemina with the short tracks.
Just my two cents!
catmando!

 

[Shredder]

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I would suggest Clemina if your going up with a bunch of newbies,The trail in is longer but if they dont open the new trail up the switchbacks might scare ya off and there is a lot more trouble at Allan for newbies.If the powder is deep you may have a easier time getting aroung Clemina with the short tracks.
Just my two cents!
catmando!

I second the Catman's opinion on not taking newbies, on short tracks into Allen.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

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Depsnolvr - Can anyone just go guiding or are the requirements to be a guide in Alberta (insurance, first aid, associations etc)...just curious?

I'd get hold of Curtis (Depsnolvr) he works for VARDA or some other guide to show you around. Wouldn't go to the hills without at least one experienced guy in the group too easy to get lost or into trouble.

 

[-rossco-]

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Hey gang......Rode allen creek yesturaday all i can say is wow.....powder everywhere didnt hit any thinking but virgin pow and sunny skys all day..im think about 4 foot solid base with 1.5-2 feet of pow on top..