February 2017 – Page 2

2017 February (Page 2)

Family day at Canmore Nordic Centre

As Helen said on her trip report… “Bravo to all families introducing their children to this addicting sport.”

Something for everyone: heavy snow and bright sunshine

8 – 10 cm of new snow had accumulated on Tyrwhitt and it was still coming down. Later, when I skied down Pocaterra, the sky was blue

Thanks!

I didn’t ski today but I see lots of readers were out there. I will take this opportunity to thank everyone for their trip reports. These first-hand accounts really help everyone decide where to go tomorrow. I remember the old days when

Lake O’Hara fire road

Considering how warm it’s been, this was a good day of skiing. The snow was cold enough for wax on Lake O’Hara fire road.

Avoid West Bragg Creek ’til further notice

Update Fri Feb 17 @ 9:45 a.m: South end trails in PLPP were groomed last night. Lake O’Hara fire road was groomed yesterday. This is from Groomer Jeff at West Bragg Creek:

The last of the cold snow

-Chip and Peter at the end of Moraine Lake road- It’s possible that Chip, Peter, and I picked the only trail with cold snow today. We had good grip all the way to the end of Moraine Lake road with VR45(-2/-8).

A love affair which started 20 years ago

Today, I returned to the scene where I skied for the first time in my life and retraced the steps which helped me fall in love with this activity 20 years ago. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was a life-changing event when I skied a 6K…

Surprisingly cold snow

I took Tessa for a leisurely ski on Evan-Thomas and Wedge Connector this afternoon. With the temperature at +6°C, I used my fish-scale waxless skis, but probably could have used waxable.

Delightful day at Pipestone with kids and dogs

It’s very satisfying and enjoyable to see mom and dad taking their three kids out skiing for the first time. Jayda the dog got to enjoy the family outing, too.

Screaming fun on the Ribbon Creek trails

-Gordon, Ken, Rory, and Larry at the top of the Screamer- These trails are so enjoyable when the snow is plentiful, cold, and groomed, as it is now.

Month: February 2017