Whether you refer to the phenomenon as “dished” or “half-pipe,” it’s difficult to control your speed on a steep, hard-packed trail in these conditions. The trail crews at West Bragg Creek do a lot of hard work to mitigate these situations. The following has been provided by WBC Groomer Jeff:
Dec 26, 2019: If you’re new here, be sure to check the Trip Reports page for numerous reports from skiers who were on the trails today. Telephone loop at West Bragg Creek is challenging for the first 6k. I guess I’m willing to suffer the steep hills with hairpin turns…
Dec 6, 2019 Although it’s trackset, Telephone Loop at West Bragg Creek still has a few early-season challenges such as brush, bumps, uneven surfaces, open water, three rocks, and some areas where it’s very soft. If you go wide with your pole plants, you’ll break through. There was one other…
Dec 5, 2019 It doesn’t get much better than this. Cold snow, excellent tracksetting and grooming, blue skies with no wind. Seeing all the dogs was icing on the cake. I started the day with a nice ski on Hostel Loop which was trackset last night or early this morning….
Before I start my report, here is an important update from West Bragg Creek Groomer Jeff: “For any skate skiers, be aware that two horses post holed and shat all over the skate lane of East Sundog this afternoon, making it hazardous for skate skiing. Please avoid this area for…
Nov 28, 2019 I laughed when I read this contest entry from Flora: “My first waxing memory was skiing with my Dad on Lake Ohara road. It was a very chilly day, I remember lots of little snow crystals on the side of the trail. He had 3 choices in…
An amazing amount of snow fell today at West Bragg Creek. Alf Skrastins gave this update… “It was a powder day at West Bragg Creek. By late afternoon, about 25cm of light, fluffy snow had fallen and it was all a winter wonderland. We took advantage of the untracked snow…
Nov 18, 2019 Horseback riders are entitled to ride on the ski trails at West Bragg Creek until Nov 30. Of course, as we see every year, a few of them make sure to exercise their rights, making a mess of the groomed trails in the process. Have you been…
Nov 13, 2019 The trip reports have imparted valuable information about the condition of the ski trails. Thank you to everyone who submitted a report. West Bragg Creek From Philippe’s day at West Bragg, it sounds like icy conditions in the morning and wet snow later in the day.
On this Remembrance Day, I am grateful for all those who sacrificed to insure my freedom to enjoy the incredible beauty and wonderful conditions at West Bragg Creek today. It was fitting that I should meet a friendly dog named Poppy on Iron Springs.
