Jan 23/13 - A few light flurries expected tonight

Well not much to report snow-wise. We have lots, its set up like spring riding and we aren't losing any to melt. Flurries and a few cms are expected tonight and 5-10cm are expected Friday per the avy report with more light flurries happening Sat & Sun. Temps are running -4 to +1 for the next week. Everything close and easy has been ridden on so you have to have that hidden favorite spot, travel a bit further or ride a Timbersled to find fresh stuff. Its out there and in the trees. This is however the perfect time for new mountain riders to come out. You can travel anywhere so you will get to see the tops of terrain that you won't get to in deep powder likely in Feb/Mar. Frustration levels for these new riders decrease when they get to experience the alpine areas in this type of snow with traction and no requirement for a huge tracked mountain sled. Beware of the big dump of snow that if it comes and this layer is hard and subjected to lots of freeze melt cycles will change the avy reports from the low and moderates they are now to considerable over the concern of slab formation. Until then....ride EVERYWHERE! A note - Corbin Vintage Poker Derby is Feb 16 & regular derby the 17th. Cranbrook Poker Derby is Feb 23rd and new this year is THE BETTIES sled rally in Elkford also on the 23rd. There is lots to do those weekends with the Cranbrook and Elkford derbies having a dinner as well as the customary raffles. Support sledding and get to know a new area! Cheers - V