Jan 7 2024 FSA Grooming Report
Current Conditions:
-3C with 6cm new snow in the past 24 hours, 26cm new snow in the past 48 hours, and 46cm in the past 7 days. Total settled snowpack heights 145cm or more in mid to upper riding elevations.
Today: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries or occasional (generally light) snow. Minor to low end light accumulation, possible 1 to 4 cm. Windy at times. High near -10. Tonight: Cloudy with clear periods and a slight chance of evening flurries. Low near -15.
Special Notices:
Early season conditions in all areas. Please watch for hazards and ride with caution. Very shallow snowpack and variable conditions at valley bottom on all trails but dramatically improves around mid-mountain.
Upcoming Events: Avalanche Awareness and Snowmobile Demo Days, January 20th, 2024. Details HERE.
Grooming:
Corbin: Open. Groomed Jan 6th from from staging area to Rain Gauge and Lower Barnes.
Coal Creek: Open. Coal Creek, Summit, and Doug Dean trails groomed last night. The lowest section of the Coal Creek Trail has two sections to be aware of under the current low snow:
A short hill that can become icy with low snow / traffic.
An ephemeral stream with open water running from the early December rain events and recent warm temps.
Morrissey: Open. Morrissey Trail groomed last night.
Hartley: Waiting for more snow before we start up grooming in the Hartley area.
Ram: The cabin at Ram is unlocked for the season.
Thank you to FSA Corporate Partner Dirty Sledder for your support this season
Dirty Sledder is a family owned and operated business acting as the distributor for Limitless MFG sled decks in Southern Alberta and the B.C. Kootenay’s.
They specialize in sled deck consultations, sales, installation and trade-ins. While specializing in sled deck sales, Dirty Sledder aims to celebrate and feature the sledding culture by supporting local organizations and involving itself directly in snowmobile communities.
All FSA members will receive $250 off all sled deck orders and free installation this season!