Jan 10/13 - Snow and tough roads

Sorry for the late report but I was in Lethbridge picking up Curts new vintage sled. Mark Eliot does great work if anyone needs someone who is exceptional at restoring original equipment. This sled is in mint condition but I can't talk about it yet - it may be a secret for the vintage run at Corbin on the 16th of Feb! LOL (regular poker run is Sunday the 17th). Grooming at Corbin is in full swing now. The support with passes is what makes grooming possible everywhere so anty-up and save your back. It was snowing at our place ...we got about 3-4 inches and it was blowing a bit and there is still a crust from the +4 yesterday and the +1 today. It was really snowing between Lundbreck and Pincher and Fort MacLeod and then it became a nice easy snow but steady at Lethbridge. Roads were 60km at the worst and 100km the further east you went on Hwy 3 after Fort Macleod. Roads actually improved after Crowsnest towards our place if you can believe it. I am betting they got a good 8-10 inches (25cm) up top and I am thinking Castle got even more. It is going to be cold (in and around -12 and a bit windy up top) for the weekend and then warm up a bit to that -6 to -8 range next week. No new snow is predicted for this colder stretch and the danger rating is up til this storm snow consolidates. Stay off of wind loaded slopes and big rolls where the tension is strong to pull a layer down. Cornices will be really dangerous from all the wind and are big enough to knock a whole slope down so watch those. Trees will be full of fresh snow. Meadows will be fun too. Fernie Club having a night ride Jan 19th the as the Crow Snow Riders Poker Run. Lots of fun all around. Roger Mohr of Balgonie, Sk area has a Highmark 22L Snow Pulse 2011 Avy bag for sale. He bought a different one as this one doesn't fit him very well. I believe it only had one season on it. Give him a call at 306-533-2015 if you are interested. Have fun gang and "know before you go" Cheers - V