Dec 28/14 - Photos from the trail

Hey Gang,  Bev, Clint and Crystal said the meadows off McClatchie were deep enough and fun.  Rain Gauge was socked in for visibility.  Trails were in really good shape and the photos are from the kids and Curt and family heading out for the afternoon.  Temp is dropping and is at -12 right now.   It has stopped snowing down here but it is still low visibility up top.  We are all nestled in by the fire with rum, turkey buns, home made soup, Brett picking away at the guitar and a game of pool constantly on the go.  Wonderful evenings with family out here is the best.  Always good energy here at the Summit.  Cheers -V

Dec 28/14 - Snowing Again But Getting Cold

Good Morning Sledders!

Snowing last night lightly - only a few cms but this morning looks like we will get the full 5cm or more than forecasted.  But temps are -5 headed to -20's by tomorrow.  Supposed to keep snowing until then and then a few days of cold -teens temps and sun and then back into the snow flurries and low -teens again for the weekend.

Crytal, Bev and Clint headed out this morning and we will get an excellent report from them (The Betties) when they return so I should have some more info for you tonight.

Beware the new snow - we have about 80cm average total and about 30cms of that is fairly new snow since Christmas.  Watch wind loaded slopes and terrain traps until this all settles a bit.

I have the Divide cabin open Jan 5th  through the next two weeks and I have the Flathead cabin open Jan 12th - 18th if you are looking to hit the new snow! Cheers and fun riding! - V

Dec 26/14 - 3cm and lightly snowing

Good Morning and Happy Boxing Day!

We have 3cm of snow on the vehicles and ground and it is lightly snowing at -6.  Light snow forecasted over the next few days - just in that 5cm range.  Temps are going to be around -3 also then on Monday the sun comes out and clouds clear and temps drop into -15 to -19 for two days then starts to creep back up into the -6 range again.

My Father-in-law and Uncle were out on the trails and said there was a foot of fresh fluffy snow - you could still feel the bottom of the trail with its few inches of base but that it was a fine trail ride.

Enjoy the Christmas Season! Cheers - V

Dec 25/14 - Christmas Evening at Summit Creek Cabins

A picture is worth a thousand words.....oh and there's a foot of fresh fluffy snow on the trails :)

Dec 25/14 - Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Everyone,
We had a bit more snow last night - about 5cm. More snow in the forecast for Saturday.
Beautiful sunny but cool day (-8) out today - perfect for sledding.  Safe travels everyone.
Cheers,
Verlee

Dec 24/14 - 15cm New Snow Down Here

Merry Christmas Sledders!

15cm of new snow just down here at 4600ft so I am sure there is double that up in the alpine.  Snow is medium weight - not wet but its not going to blow away either.  Watch your avalanche rating - it is high now.  Get the new app for your phone from www.avalanche.ca.  Its -2 and going to +1 and supposed to keep snowing all day. It is socked in foggy up top - actually around 5000ft.

Happy 18th Anniversary to Curtis (and Me) - still the Man 'O' My Dreams.

Merry Christmas Summit Creek Cabins followers and happy sledding! Cheers - V

Dec 23/14 - Snowfall Warning Elk Valley & Crowsnest - Snowing

Good Evening!

Its started Snowing!  And we have a Snowfall warning for Elk Valley and Crowsnest amongst other areas like Pincher/Waterton.  It is zero out right now and we are supposed to get 15-20cm of snow over tonight and tomorrow.  Temps will be at zero and then cool off with a front from the north to -5 and then -9 by Sunday with more snow in the forecast.  They are saying driving conditions will be very compromised so proceed with caution if you are out on the roads.

The guys tuned up all the sleds (vintages and new) and we are ready!  Curt has the groomer ready to go as soon as we have enough snow...they were out today and the trail was getting thin.  Still not an issue to head out on them but ripping it up on them would dislodge some rocks.  Not after this snowfall!  Will be fun for our guests leaving from here.

Up top is supposed to get 30cm (1 foot) out of this storm BUT....avalanches will be easily triggered with the new snow load atop the old crust...give it a few days to bond and always test out the snowpack at lower altitudes so you are making decisions based on the most relative and current snow conditions.  Everyone goes home gang. That is the rule.

Curt and I are celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary tomorrow and likely won't be around to answer the phones - I will post snow photos in the morning and maybe some in the evening if we get out.

Cheers and Merry Christmas! - Verlee