Jan 6/13 - Light Snow

Light snow down here and a bit socked in up top. Supposed to get windy up top today and we have seen the gusts down here. Cooper was with Chris'MB crew yesterday in Harvey riding with Spencer (who can really sidehill according to Coop) and lots of pow in the trees because it had been untouched not because it was a fresh dump. That is what you are going to be looking for right now and that is how you will find it - in the trees. Forecast changing a bit on the avy report so keep an eye on it - snowpack is reportedly really stable now but weather change can affect that so if you get the avy app you can watch it daily and learn from the trends. Sam gave his avy pack a pull to check the inflation and canister etc and it is a good thing to do once pre-season to ensure it works and to not be afraid of actually doing it. It also makes you look at the booklet and the guts of your life saving system. Know your equipment. Walt Healy does refills in Calgary among others and I was asking Roger and his crew who fills canisters for Snow Pulse in Regina and Fresh Air Experience on Victoria Ave East (Big sign that has FAE on it on the North side of the street - not a sled shop - more kayak, skiing, hiking but cool store regardless) does it for sure. Avy course in Fernie next weekend. Temps still in that -1 to -8 range. Lots of good riding even though there were a TON of sleds at the Corbin staging area this weekend. Francis was marshalling and does a great job. Guys were buying their BCSF memberships and/or their day passes and all of us want to say thank you to Francis and thank you Riders - this is the only way we can groom at all! Thanks to Terry and George and the rest of the Corbin crew for your volunteer time and energy and your own materials to maintain, groom and now repair the hitch. You guys are the shining stars of the sled community in every community. Cheers - V