Dec 27th 2023 FSA Grooming Report
Current Conditions:
-4C with 0cm new snow in the past 24 hours, 10cm new snow in the past 7 days. Today: Patchy fog or low cloud and possible sunny periods during the morning, increasing or thickening cloud by late afternoon. Windy at times. High near -4. Tonight: Cloudy with clear breaks and a 60% chance of flurries. Minor to low end light accumulation possible. Windy at times. Low near -6.
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 110cm 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: Open. Last groomed Dec 24th. Next groom Dec 28th.
Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek trail groomed - watch for open water at the ephemeral creek on lower trail approx 10 inches deep x 10ft across. Summit Trail groomed. Doug Dean Trail groomed.
Morrissey: Closed from staging area to junction with Summit Trail - snow road building in progress with our snowcat following completion of timber-harvesting activities in the area. Cat skiing operation is open so no wheeled vehicles permitted up the road past Morrissey Kiosk. Use Coal Creek staging area instead. Groomed from Summit Trail to McEvoy and Wranglers Cabin.
Hartley: The first groom at Hartley is scheduled within the next 7 days as conditions allow.
Ram: The cabin at Ram is unlocked for the season. Lodgepole is plowed to the McClatchie for timber harvesting activities.
Coal Creek, Dec 27 2023
Thank you to FSA Corporate Partner Parastone for your support this season
Parastone is a Fernie landmark construction and development firm.
Locally owned and operated, their mission is to create unique properties that enhance the Fernie and Elk Valley area for the enjoyment of both residents and visitors alike.
We are incredibly proud to partner with Parastone on a variety of projects including the new FSA groomer equipment storage faciltiy!
