FSA General Members Meeting

All members in good standing are encouraged to attend our monthly general members meeting.

Location:

Park Place Lodge, 6:30pm - 8pm

Agenda:

If you have an item to add to the agenda, please email to info@ferniesnowmobile.com no later than 7am on December 16th, 2024.

Dec 20th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation this AM. 2cm of new snow in the past 24 hours hours and over 55cm new snow in the past 7 days (over 339cm total this season). Total snowpack heights variable but around 170cm at the cabins. 

Today: Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries during the early morning.  A mix of sun & cloud during the remainder of the day.   High near 0.

Tonight: Cloudy with clear breaks and a 40% chance of flurries.  Low -2 or -3.

GROOMING:

We’re Open! Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area to the McClatchie and Barnes connector yesterday.

Coal Creek: Coal Creek, Summit Trail, and Doug Dean groomed last night. Matheson groomed Tuesday. Paige’s draw groomed Monday.

Morrissey: Morrissey and McEvoy Trail groomed last night. Notch groomed to the peak last Friday night.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Dec 19th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation this AM. 38cm of new snow in the past 24 hours hours and over 50cm new snow in the past 7 days (over 337cm total this season). Total snowpack heights variable but around 170cm at the cabins. 

Today: A mix of sun & cloud, patchy morning fog and low cloud possible.  Increasing cloud and increased wind by late afternoon.  High -2 or -3.

Tonight: Mainly cloudy.  60% chance of flurries or occasional snow overnight, minor to low end light accumulation possible.  Windy at times.  Low near -4.

GROOMING:

We’re Open! Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector on Monday.

Coal Creek: Coal Creek, Summit Trail, and Doug Dean groomed last night. Matheson groomed Tuesday. Paige’s draw groomed Monday.

Morrissey: Morrissey and McEvoy Trail groomed last night. Notch groomed to the peak last Friday night.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Dec 18th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

GROOMING:

We’re Open! Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector on Monday.

Coal Creek: Coal Creek, Summit Trail, and Doug Dean groomed last night. Matheson groomed Tuesday. Paige’s draw groomed Monday.

Morrissey: Morrissey and McEvoy Trail groomed last night. Notch groomed to the peak last Friday night.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Dec 17th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-4C at cabin elevation this AM. 3cm of new snow in the past 24 hours hours. 15cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights variable but around 150cm at the cabin. 

Today: Cloudy with early morning sunny breaks.  Snow developing near or shortly before noon.  Accumulation from 2 to 5 cm.  High -3 or -4.

Tonight: Occasional light snow or a few flurries during the evening.  Mainly cloudy with a 70% chance of flurries overnight.  Accumulation from 2 to 5 cm.  Low -6 or -7.

GROOMING:

We’re Open! Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector last night.

Coal Creek: Coal Creek, Summit Trail, and Matheson groomed last night. Paige’s Draw groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: McEvoy Trail groomed last night. Notch groomed to the peak last Friday night. Morrissey lower groomed Sunday night.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Dec 16th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-4C at cabin elevation this AM. 1cm of new snow in the past 24 hours hours. 18cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights variable but around 140cm at the cabin. 

Today: Cloudy with possible fog patches and early morning sunny breaks.  Snow developing mid or late morning, heavier during the afternoon. Accumulation from 4 to 8 cm. High near -4.

Tonight: Occasional snow or a few flurries, easing to a 40% chance of flurries late overnight.  Accumulation from 4 to 8 cm.  Possibly windy at times.  Low -6 or -7.

GROOMING:

We’re Open! Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector Friday night.

Coal Creek: Coal Creek, Summit Trail, Paige’s Draw groomed last night. Doug Dean groomed yesterday. Matheson to the waterfall groomed last Thursday.

Morrissey: Morrissey and McEvoy Trails groomed last night. Notch groomed to the peak last Friday night.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Dec 15th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-2C at cabin elevation this AM. 4cm of new snow in the past 24 hours hours. 9cm new snow in the past 7 days. Grooming team reports wet snow at valley bottom but dry powder snow at cabin elevation and up.  Total snowpack heights variable but around 140cm at the cabin. 

Today: Cloudy with possible sunny breaks and morning fog patches.  40-70% chance of flurries, the greater chance during the late morning and afternoon.  Minor to low end light accumulation, possible 2 to 5 cm. High -2 or -3.

Tonight: Cloudy with clear breaks and fog patches.  60% chance of flurries during the evening, minor accumulation possible. Low near -6.

GROOMING:

We’re Open! Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector Friday night.

Coal Creek: Coal Creek, Doug Dean, Summit Trail groomed last night. Matheson to the waterfall groomed Thursday.

Morrissey: Morrissey and McEvoy Trails groomed last night. Notch groomed to the peak Friday night.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

December 14th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-4C at cabin elevation this AM and snowing. 5cm of new snow in the past 24 hours. 33cm new snow in the past 7 days.  Total snowpack heights variable but around 142cm at the cabin.

Today: A few flurries or occasional (generally light) snow during the morning. A few flurries and possible snow showers during the afternoon. Light accumulation, possible 3 to 6 cm.  Windy at times.  High near -1.

Tonight: Mainly cloudy.  A few flurries and possible snow showers during the evening, diminishing chance of flurries overnight. Light accumulation, possible 2 to 5 cm. Windy at times. Low near -4.

GROOMING:

We’re Open! Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector last night.

Coal Creek: Coal Creek, Doug Dean, Summit Trail groomed last night. Matheson to the waterfall groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Morrissey and McEvoy Trails groomed last night. Notch groomed to the peak yesterday.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

December 13th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-6C at cabin elevation this AM. 0cm of new snow in the past 24 hours. 30cm new snow in the past 7 days.  Total snowpack heights variable but around 142cm at the cabin.

Today: Mainly cloudy with a 40-60% chance of flurries, the greater chance during the morning.  Minor accumulation possible, trace to 2 cm.  High near -3.

Tonight: Cloudy, snow developing late evening or near midnight. Light accumulation, possible 3 to 6 cm.  Windy at times.  Low -5 or -6.

GROOMING:

We’re Open for the Season!

Thanks to the incredible early snowfalls, the FSA team has been hard at work preparing the trails for an early opening this weekend! All riding areas are open under early-season conditions, with a mix of track-packing and corduroy grooming where possible. Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector Dec 7th.

Coal Creek: Road building and track packing started up on Nov 24th. Coal Creek, Doug Dean, Summit Trails, and part of the way up Paige’s Draw have all been built as well as the road up the Matheson to the Mic Towers. Last night the crew were finally able to lay down the first officially full corduroy groom on the full trail network - Coal Creek, Doug Dean, Summit Trail, and Matheson to the waterfall groomed last night.

Morrissey: Road building and track packing started Dec 4th. Morrissey trail, Notch trail and part of the McEvoy have all been built. The crew was able to lay down the first full corduroy grooms of the season last night on the McEvoy Trail and the Notch to the peak.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Morrissey Dec 4th

Corbin Nov 25th

Coal Creek Nov 24th

December 10th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-5C at cabin elevation this AM. 0cm of new snow in the past 24 hours. 30cm new snow in the past 7 days.  Total snowpack heights variable but around 142cm at the cabin.

Today: Possible low cloud and fog patches, dissipating to afternoon sunny periods. Sunny with a few bands of cloud at the upper elevations.  High near -5.

Tonight: Possible evening clear periods, otherwise cloudy with fog patches.  Low -7 or -8.

GROOMING:

We’re Open for the Season!

Thanks to the incredible early snowfalls, the FSA team has been hard at work preparing the trails for an early opening this weekend! All riding areas are open under early-season conditions, with a mix of track-packing and corduroy grooming where possible. Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector Dec 7th.

Coal Creek: Road building and track packing started up on Nov 24th. Coal Creek, Doug Dean, Summit Trails, and part of the way up Paige’s Draw have all been built as well as the road up the Matheson to the Mic Towers.

Morrissey: Road building and track packing started Dec 4th. Morrissey trail, Notch trail and part of the McEvoy have all been built.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Morrissey Dec 4th

Corbin Nov 25th

Coal Creek Nov 24th

December 8th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-6C at cabin elevation this AM and snowing. 19cm new snow overnight, 30cm of new snow in the past 24 hours . Total snowpack heights variable but around 130cm at the cabin. Grooming team reported sticky wet snow up to cabin elevation and dry powder snow above. 

Today: Cloudy with a few flurries, gusty winds and sunny breaks.  The flurries and gusty winds mainly during the morning, the sunny breaks mainly during the afternoon. Accumulation from a trace to 4 cm. High near -3.

Tonight: Clear with cloudy periods and possible fog patches.  Low near -9.

GROOMING:

We’re Open for the Season!

Thanks to the incredible early snowfalls, the FSA team has been hard at work preparing the trails for an early opening this weekend! All riding areas are open under early-season conditions, with a mix of track-packing and corduroy grooming where possible. Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector yesterday.

Coal Creek: Road building and track packing started up on Nov 24th. Coal Creek, Doug Dean, Summit Trails have all been built as well as the road up the Matheson to the Mic Towers. Last night we focused on widening trails and filling in ditches.

Morrissey: Road building and track packing started Dec 4th. Morrissey trail, Notch trail and part of the McEvoy have all been built.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Morrissey Dec 4th

Corbin Nov 25th

Coal Creek Nov 24th

December 7th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-2C at cabin elevation this AM and snowing. 3cm of new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights variable but around 140cm at the cabin. 

Today: Snow, possibly heavy at times. Moderate accumulation, possible 12 to 20 cm.  Risk of freezing rain, mainly during the morning. Windy, possibly strong at the upper elevations.  High 0 or -1.

Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and evening snow showers. Light accumulation, possible 5 to 10 cm. Windy at times.  Low near -4.

GROOMING:

We’re Open for the Season!

Thanks to the incredible early snowfalls, the FSA team has been hard at work preparing the trails for an early opening this weekend! All riding areas are open under early-season conditions, with a mix of track-packing and corduroy grooming where possible. Please ride with caution and stay alert for unmarked hazards as the season kicks off.

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector.

Coal Creek: Road building and track packing started up on Nov 24th. Coal Creek, Doug Dean, Summit Trails have all been built. Yesterday, we also track packed and built the road up the Matheson to the Mic Towers and the cut blocks.

Morrissey: Road building and track packing started Dec 4th. Morrissey trail and Notch trail have all been built. Yesterday we also started pushing and building the McEvoy trail.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Morrissey Dec 4th

Corbin Nov 25th

Coal Creek Nov 24th

December 5th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-6C at cabin elevation this AM. 4cm of new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights variable but around 140cm at the cabin. 

Today: Sunny with a few bands of cloud, low cloud and fog patches possible during the morning.  High -1 or -2.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector yesterday.

Coal Creek: Road building and track packing started up on Nov 24th, the following has been completed. Watch for grooming equipment on trail at all times as we work towards our anticipated early opening of December 7th:

• Road plowed to Coal Creek staging area and staging area plowed. Berms built at trailhead.

• Trail built between groomer building and Coal Creek Staging Area

• Road Building and track packing from Coal Creek Staging Area to Rolling Hills Cabin, Doug Dean, Summit Trail.

Morrissey: Road building and track packing started Dec 4th, the following has been completed. Watch for grooming equipment on trail at all times as we work towards our anticipated early opening of December 7th.

• Trail built between 4-corners and Wranglers Cabin (old cabin trail)

• Road building and track packing to the Notch.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Morrissey Dec 4th

Corbin Nov 25th

Coal Creek Nov 24th

December 4th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-3C at cabin elevation this AM. 4cm of new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights variable but around 140cm at the cabin. 

Today: Variable low cloud and fog patches possible during the morning, otherwise mainly sunny. High near 0.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area the McClatchie and Barnes connector last night

Coal Creek: Scheduled to open Dec 20th or sooner as conditions allow. Grooming team completed the following on Nov 24th and we will be continuing to work throughout the next two weeks to shoot for an early opening as conditions allow. Watch for grooming equipment on trail at all times.

• Road plowed to Coal Creek staging area and staging area plowed. Berms built at trailhead.

• Trail built between groomer building and Coal Creek Staging Area

• Road Building and track packing from Coal Creek Staging Area to Rolling Hills Cabin

Morrissey: Scheduled to open Dec 20th or sooner as conditions allow.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Coal Creek Nov 24th

Corbin Nov 25th

November 30th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-3C at cabin elevation this AM. 4cm new snow received in the past 24 hours.  35cm of new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights variable but around 140cm at the cabin. 

Today: Mainly cloudy with fog patches and a 70% chance of flurries or occasional snow during the morning.  Cloudy with possible sunny breaks and a 40% chance of flurries during the afternoon. Minor to low end light accumulation, possible 2 to 5 cm. Light to moderate wind at the upper elevations.  High near -3.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Groomed from the staging area to the McClatchie last night. Please check in with kiosk attend to show membership or purchase trail pass. Thank you for supporting public recreation infrastructure.

Coal Creek: Scheduled to open Dec 20th or sooner as conditions allow. Grooming team completed the following on Nov 24th and we will be continuing to work throughout the next two weeks to shoot for an early opening as conditions allow. Watch for grooming equipment on trail at all times.

• Road plowed to Coal Creek staging area and staging area plowed. Berms built at trailhead.

• Trail built between groomer building and Coal Creek Staging Area

• Road Building and track packing from Coal Creek Staging Area to Rolling Hills Cabin

Morrissey: Scheduled to open Dec 20th or sooner as conditions allow.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Coal Creek Nov 24th

Corbin Nov 25th

November 26th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-7C at cabin elevation this AM. 15cm new snow received in the past 24 hours.  94cm of new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights variable but around 150cm at the cabin. 

Today: A few flurries ending near noon then mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries near Fernie this afternoon. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High zero. Wind chill minus 10 this morning. UV index 1 or low.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Scheduled to open Dec 29th. Crew was out yesterday and completed the following tasks. Watch for grooming equipment on trail at all times:

• Plowed parking lot

• Track packed and road building activities from the trailhead to the McClatchie junction.

Coal Creek: Scheduled to open Dec 20th or sooner as conditions allow. Grooming team completed the following on Nov 24th and we will be continuing to work throughout the next two weeks to shoot for an early opening as conditions allow. Watch for grooming equipment on trail at all times.

• Road plowed to Coal Creek staging area and staging area plowed. Berms built at trailhead.

• Trail built between groomer building and Coal Creek Staging Area

• Road Building and track packing from Coal Creek Staging Area to Rolling Hills Cabin

Morrissey: Scheduled to open Dec 20th or sooner as conditions allow.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

Coal Creek Nov 24th

Corbin Nov 25th

November 25th, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-7C at cabin elevation this AM. 79cm of new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights variable but around 130cm at the cabin. 

Today: Snowing, heavy at times. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Scheduled to open Nov 29th. Grooming team is out today, Nov 25th, track packing and road building.

Coal Creek: Scheduled to open Dec 20th or sooner as conditions allow. Grooming team completed the following yesterday and we will be continuing to work throughout the next two weeks to shoot for an early opening as conditions allow. Watch for grooming equipment on trail at all times.

• Road plowed to Coal Creek staging area and staging area plowed. Berms built at trailhead.

• Trail built between groomer building and Coal Creek Staging Area

• Road Building and track packing from Coal Creek Staging Area to Rolling Hills Cabin

Morrissey: Scheduled to open Dec 20th or sooner as conditions allow.

Hartley: First groom scheduled before Christmas as conditions allow.

Ram: Open. No grooming.

FSA General Members Meeting

All members in good standing are encouraged to attend our monthly general members meeting.

Location:

Park Place Lodge, 6:30pm - 8pm

Agenda:

To be posted Nov 8th. If you have an item to add to the agenda, please email to info@ferniesnowmobile.com no later than 7am on November 8th, 2024.

FSA October General Meeting

All members in good standing are invited to join us for the first official meeting of the 2024/2025 season! We’ll be providing updates on key projects completed over the summer, discussing our remaining to-do list, and covering general club business. It’s a great opportunity to stay informed and get involved as we gear up for the season ahead.

If you have items you'd like to add to the meeting agenda, please submit them in writing to info@ferniesnowmobile.com no later than two weeks before the meeting.

Location: Park Place Lodge – Upstairs Meeting Room
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

FSA Summer Work B & Community BBQ

Join us on September 21, 2024, for the Fernie Snowmobile Association’s Annual Work Bee! We’ll be tackling important projects including installing $10,000 worth of new trail signage, replacing the stairs to the Rolling Hills Cabin with a new adaptive design, and preparing firewood for the season.

• Work Bee Details: Meeting at Coal Creek staging area 8:30am-4:30pm. Snacks and water provided throughout the day. More details will be emailed out before the event. 

• Volunteers: Receive $25 credit on their 2024/2025 annual membership as well as complimentary BBQ supper ticket. 

After a productive day, celebrate with us at our community BBQ supper fundraiser. Licensed event with cash bar. 

• Community Supper Details: FSA Groomer Storage Facility at Coal Creek Rd / River Road Extension 5:00pm - 10:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to see what the FSA is all about, catch up on our latest activities, and kick off the season ahead. For those traveling from out of town, camping will be available in the staging area. 

Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and enjoy great food and company!

SIGN UP NOW!

Register under ‘Events’ as a work bee volunteer or for just BBQ supper tickets using the link below. Forgot your Amilia password? Use the password reset button on the login screen. Email info@ferniesnowmobile.com for more info.

Elk Valley Cruisers Show & Shine Event

Come find the FSA at the Elk Valley Cruisers Show & Shine event on August 24th from 11am - 3pm at Fernie City Hall. We’ll be there with our old BR180 snowcat to come check out! Catch up with the team on what’s happening this winter and purchase your 24/25 FSA Membership at great early bird sale rates.

See you all there!

For more event information, please visit the Elk Valley Cruisers website.

FSA Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, May 8th

Park Place Lodge, 6pm

All members in good standing are invited to attend the Fernie Snowmobile Association Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th, 6pm at the Park Place Lodge.

Meeting Agenda:

• Remarks from President

• Approval of 2023 AGM Minutes

• Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Statements

• Election of the 2024-2025 Board. Nominations forms must be submitted to info@ferniesnowmobile.com no later than May 1st, 2024. FSA Bylaws HERE. FSA Constitution HERE.

• Approval of 2024-2025 Operating Plan

For further information or questions, please reach out to info@ferniesnowmobile.com.

Mar 24, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-3C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom this morning. 8cm new snow overnight and 32cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 250cm. 

Today: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and snow showers, heavy at times.  Accumulation from 12 to 18 cm.  Slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.  Gusty afternoon winds.  High near 1. Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries and snow showers, diminishing chance of flurries and possible clear periods developing late overnight.  Accumulation from 6 to 12 cm. Slight chance of a thunderstorm during the evening.  Windy at times.  Low -8 or -9.

Mar 24, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-4C at cabin elevation, -3C at valley bottom this morning. 7cm new snow overnight and 27cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 243cm. 

Today: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries during the morning, minor to low end light accumulation possible.  Cloudy with sunny periods developing during the afternoon. Windy at times.  High -3 or -4. Tonight: Clear with cloudy periods. Windy at times during the evening.  Low -11 or -12.

GROOMING:

Note: We are still grooming and riding from all staging areas. Lowest Coal Creek / Morrissey up to 1490m has low snow and a few bare patches with isothermal conditions. Groomers are working their magic each night to farm snow but we are well into spring riding conditions at valley bottom. Good snow quality above 1490m.

Corbin: Open. Groomed yesterday from the staging area to the McClatchie.

Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night. Matheson groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to Graffiti rock.

Hartley: Open. Groomed Thursday from the staging area to the fork of the East Sulphur.

Ram: Open.

Fernie Snowmobile Association Ladies Ride & BBQ

Location: Coal Creek, departing staging area at 10AM

Girls just wanna have sun! Join us for our spring Ladies Ride on March 23rd, 2024. The day will be packed with good times, good company, and a great BBQ lunch at the Rolling Hills Cabin. Photographer on site to capture all the fun!

FREE for FSA members or with purchase of day ticket. Advanced registration required to help us plan food and bevies. We will also be collecting donations at the trailhead of unused toiletries, diapers, baby wipes and formula to support the Fernie Women’s Resource Centre.

Registration: ONLINE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Note: Gentlemen we love you but this is a ladies ride only for women 18 and over.

Mar 23, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-3C at cabin elevation, -2C at valley bottom this morning. 4cm new snow overnight and 20cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 240cm. 

Today: Periods of snow and possible afternoon snow showers.  Light to moderate accumulation, possible 10 to 15 cm.  Windy at times.  High near -3. Periods of snow and possible evening snow showers, easing to a few flurries near morning.  Light to moderate accumulation.  Windy at times.  Low near -9.

GROOMING:

Note: We are still grooming and riding from all staging areas. Lowest Coal Creek / Morrissey up to 1490m has low snow and a few bare patches with isothermal conditions. Groomers are working their magic each night to farm snow but we are well into spring riding conditions at valley bottom. Good snow quality above 1490m.

Corbin: Open. Groomed last night from the staging area to the McClatchie.

Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail and Matheson groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed yesterday down to Graffiti rock.

Hartley: Open. Groomed yesterday from the staging area to the fork of the East Sulphur.

Ram: Open.

Mar 22, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom this morning. 15cm new snow overnight. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 239cm. 

Today: Cloudy with possible sunny breaks.  60% chance of flurries, mainly during the afternoon.  Minor accumulation possible.  Windy at times.  High -1 or -2. Tomorrow: Cloudy with clear breaks and a 60% chance of flurries during the evening.  Periods of snow or flurries developing late overnight.  Minor to light accumulation.  Windy at times.  Low -7 or -8.

GROOMING:

Corbin: Open. Groomed Friday from the staging area to Rain Gauge and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed yesterday.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed yesterday down to Graffiti rock.

Hartley: Open. Groomed today from the staging area to the fork of the East Sulphur.

Ram: Open.

Mar 19, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom this morning. Freezing line / snowline remains around 1490m but expect conditions to be changing rapidly with ongoing spring warming. 0cm new snow overnight. 8cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 234cm. 

Today: Patchy fog possible during the early morning. Otherwise sunny with afternoon cloudy periods.  Increasing wind possible during the afternoon.  High 10 or 11. Tonight: Increasing cloud during the evening, 50% chance of flurries overnight.  Windy at times.  Low -1 or -2.

GROOMING:

Note: We are still grooming down to the staging areas. Spring melt-freeze conditions are here: expect patchy snow and gravel to about 1490m with icy conditions in the AM turning to slushy spring snow with afternoon warming. Conditions are still quite good above 1490m.

Corbin: Open. Groomed Friday from the staging area to Rain Gauge and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open.

Ram: Open.

Mar 17, 2024 FSA Grooming Report

CONDITIONS:

-1C at cabin elevation, -1C at valley bottom. Freezing line is around 1490m (isothermal slushy snow below that elevation but dry winter snow above).  0cm new snow overnight. 35cm new snow in the past 7 days. Total snowpack heights in most riding areas 262cm. 

Today: Patchy fog possible during the early morning. Otherwise mainly sunny.  High near 13. Tonight: Mainly clear, patchy fog and low cloud possibly developing overnight.  Low near 2.

Photos: Top row: Coal Creek March 15th, Bottom row: Corbin march 15th.

GROOMING:

Note: We are still grooming down to the staging areas. An intense warming cycle is forecasted for this weekend and trails are undergoing a massive change in coverage hourly. Expect rapidly changing snow quality and coverage on the lower trails as conditions deteriorate. Generally conditions are still quite good above 1490m (Paige’s Draw elevation).

Corbin: Open. Groomed yesterday from the staging area to Rain Gauge and Barnes.

Coal Creek: Open. Groomed Coal Creek, Doug Dean Trail, Summit Trail groomed last night.

Morrissey: Open. Morrissey groomed last night down to the first bridge.

Hartley: Open. Groomed last Thursday.

Ram: Open.