Dec 23rd 2023 FSA Grooming Report
Current Conditions:
-5C with 10cm new snow in the past 24 hours, 18cm new snow in the past 7 days. Today: Mainly cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries and gusty winds during the morning, minor to low end light accumulation possible. Cloudy with sunny periods during the afternoon. High near -2.
Special Notices:
Early season conditions in all areas. Please watch for hazards and ride with caution. Total snowpack heights in mid to upper riding areas are around 100cm tapering off at valley bottom.
Upcoming Events: Bob Arnott Memorial Family Ride and BBQ at the Rolling Hills Cabin, December 30th, 2023. Info HERE.
Grooming:
Corbin: Groomed last night. Photos below.
Coal Creek: Coal Creek trail groomed - watch for open water at the ephemeral creek on lower trail approx 6 inches deep x 10ft across. Summit Trail groomed. Doug Dean Trail groomed with wet slushy conditions throughout. Photos below
Morrissey: Timber harvesting completed on Friday - road is currently a mix of plowed road and partial snow cover. Cat skiing operation is open so no wheeled vehicles permitted up the road past Morrissey Kiosk. If you choose to snowmobile here, expect to ride 16km of dirt and mud to reach the snow line. Staging area closed to prevent damage to underlaying vegetation. We will finish snow road building and commence regular grooming operations on Monday. Use Coal Creek staging area instead.
Hartley: The first groom at Hartley is scheduled just after Christmas as conditions allow.
Ram: The cabin at Ram is unlocked for the season. Lodgepole is plowed to the McClatchie for timber harvesting activities.
Thank you to FSA Corporate Partner Fernie Fox for your support this season
Operated by the Pauw family, The Fernie Fox Hotel is an independent hotel managed by an experienced team of hospitality professionals.
The hotel is run with value and convenience in mind and we invest regularly to ensure our guests have the best experience possible. Most recently we have renovated many of our rooms, added a great barbeque and sun deck as well as a modern kitchen and dining room for guests who want to cook their own meals.
With great parking, next to fuel / food, and conveniently located next to the highway the Fox is Fernie sledders hotel of choice.
