Nov 4/13 - 13-15cm of snow

Well the snow finally let up but it has left behind 13-15cm of snow here. The first day of snow (photo of Cooper out on the SnoCruiser) it was wet cotton ball sized snowfall and that has made a crusty base but then it started to become dry snowfall and that created an airy layer that will settle over the next few days. The other three photos are just out the back gate, not far...going out and coming back on the old Cruiser. So its coming. The grassy front is fun on the old sled as it floats over it. Supposed to get to zero over the week and then start snowing again Thursday with flurries on the weekend. Get your winter tires on so you aren't pulling that trailer into the ditch! Cheers - V

Nov 2/13 - Wet Wet Snow

There was light snow this morning and by 5pm there was 4cm on the ground. More snow is falling now - cotton ball sized wet heavy snow and it is supposed to continue till Monday with 5-10cm resulting from it. Mon-Wed is supposed to be a bit sun and cloud mixed and then snow again on Thurs. Temps to run between -2 and 2 degrees so we may get some rain out of it. Rain Gauge had a foot of snow in it two weeks ago but it isn't worthy of trail riding quite yet or breaking in a new engine....wait for it. Shawn Luhning was here with a load of new Timbersled bikes with the newest turbo! You can see it at the Sled show in Saskatoon this weekend. Cool - check out the newest products at wwww.timbersled.ca Also have you booked your avalanche class? A&E Racing is hosting the classroom session so give them a call if you are in that area or go to www.zacstracs.com Start going over your gear....tis the season! Cheers -V

First Snow Flurry at the Cabins - Oct 27/13

Temp is -3 but feels like -8 or -10 with the wind gusting. Snow is melting on the road but hanging on trucks and grass. Supposed to be -8 overnight and then the sun starts peeking out Monday with temps going up to +6 by Thurs. I know some people that held off travel not because the roads are bad jut because if you didn't have to then why bother and let all those people that take a bit to adjust to changes in driving surfaces to be out "getting out of denial" by themselves! LOLOL The warm garage calls and the fireside chair with some hot chocolate looks inviting. We are having people book for Feb so if you know your dates or want to inquire....its not too early apparently! Cheers!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi Gang, Well it has been a busy summer! Just wanted to let you know that we had frost this morning and up higher there was a skiff of snow. Supposed to be rainy and cold (likely a bit of whisps of snow) Thurs and Friday and Sat but that Sunday and Monday are supposed to be sunny and +8 & +9. Those sunny days are very nice lately - they are truly good days and not just a break from the rainy days. We have two cabins open for this weekend and then we are booked the last week of Oct. So if you want to get a weekend in while you can, here is your chance. November is usually a rest month while people winterize their summer toys and bring out the winter toys and prepare for snow! Remember to take a trip to Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon for the sled shows. We are considering Spokane this year as we have never been to that one. Supposed to be a cold winter so you might want to buy some extra layers. Also you should check the Zacs Tracs schedule for your avalanche course for the year and stock up on some good batteries for your beacon. Have a happy thanksgiving. We have lots to be grateful for and we hope that our winter season is safe and fun! Cheers - V

Sept 18/13 - First glimpse of Snow

It rained last night a lot and then was 4 degrees here this morning and in Coleman/Blairmore it was zero and had snowed! It was still snowing on the east end of the Pass during the afternoon. Still cold and wet but temps are going up to +19 on Friday and good through the weekend. Hunters are hopefully finding some success in this cool weather. If you are on a quad watch out for hunters, enjoy the dust free ride and the changing of seasons! We have availability. Cheers - V

Aug 5/13 - Fines handed out for Highway driving

Morning, thought I would let you know also that on the BC side, some quadders were given $82 fines for driving on the highway between the Tin Shack/Leach/Pipeline access and Tent Moutain Pass/B road. As we understand it, if you take the ditch like we advise and then go up and around the river and back into the ditch then you likely won't get fined but if you take the highway the whole way then you are going to get a ticket. Things are clamping down out there since I heard about an extremely large group (not from our resort or with the Quad Squad) messing up a stream by Coal Leach Road. On a lighter note: Rhonda and Matt Downs and their family Tyler & friend Ola and Tristen and another friend Megan came riding with us on Saturday and then took our two kids out riding yesterday. It was a perfect opportunity for our 12yr old Sommer to get her first backcountry day trip in under her belt on her dirtbike. Who better to learn how to ride with than Rhonda and Matt from The Betties. She came back super pumped! We have fog this morning and cool temps. I haven't had any reports of too much dust as we have LOTS of water on the trails. Its supposed to rain here and then stable temps again. Pour over your quad maps before coming and be prepared to obey the closures. Not all backcountry users appreciate motorized riders and not all motorized riders are respectful of other motorized riders. Be respectful and you should have a good vacation...this year and years to come. Happy trails - V

Aug 4/13 - Fines handed out at Deadman's Pass

Howdy! We ran into some quadders and they were out over Deadman's and reported that they met up with some other riders that got fined and warnings because they were riding the route that is posted as Not a Legal route. The quadders we were speaking to said they took the correct route and had no issues so a warning to all that you must observe the posted signs there. They are trying to prevent erosion so please take the correct trail. It was a $230 or $280 fine per vehicle. We were down the Flathead and OH MY has it eroded! We were discussing the grooming plan for winter and it won't be far down the trail. Turning around at the point where it becomes impassable would be very difficult so that limits the distance also. The Corbin parking lot is now divided in half with Teck employees using part of it now so please cooperate and park on the correct side. The bridge that is about 2km past Rain Gauge down the Flathead is sketchy and that part of the trail is tremendously rocky. We made it to McClatchie turn off and the bridge is gone there. The bank is very high but there is a work around with steep bank climb up the other side. Dirtbikes will find the deep rushing water very challenging to cross. Its all new out there again. Bring a rope, slime for tires and and an air pump for sure! Cheers - V