X-C Ski Updates

All Cross Country Ski Updates are posted at the following site:

https://www.facebook.com/tweedsmuirskiclub/

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The interest in cross country skiing has collapsed and there will be no more grooming this spring.

See you in November when skiers are upright again,
Tweeds

Spring - Almost

There was a trail there a few days ago but we had 4 to 12 inches of snow since then.  I tracked all of them today and skied the Meadow Loop as did 6 other people.  The day was great with temperatures between -8C and -3C.  There was some wind after I tracked so some of the open areas did fill with snow.  The base underneath is hard so it is still not too bad.   This upcoming week looks good as the forecast is for temperatures below zero.

Not Spring Skiing Yet,
Tweeds

Skate Lane et al

The photograph shows a skate lane being groomed today on Karls Loop.  I also set a classic track around the Meadow Loop.  We had about 3 inches of new snow since the last tracking.  The temperature was around -13C for most of the day.  I skied the 7 km Meadow Loop and it was great.

Conditions Were Good,
Tweeds

March Skiing

There was 15 cm of new snow since the last grooming.  All the trails were tracked today and are ready for the weekend.

It Should be Good,
Tweeds

Week After Race

Six skiers out on a nice sunny day.  Temperature was -6C by mid-day.  Good conditions.  All trails were tracked.

Lots of Skiing Left,
Tweeds

Ski Race

The photograph shows the starting line up for the Tweedmuir Ski Club annual cross country ski race which took place today.

A Good Looking Group,
Tweeds

Anahim Lake Skiers

These two smiling skiers from Anahim Lake braved the breezy conditions and were not deterred by some of the trails that drifted in.  Almost a dozen skiers were out today.

Windy,
Tweeds

Schools Out

These three purveyors of education skipped classes and skied the Meadow Loop Trail today.   Ok, to be fair is it was the weekend so technically they were not playing hooky.

 The weather was a very comfortable -4C with light snow flurries.  The Meadow and Karls loop were compacted and tracked.  They should set up nicely overnight.

Don't forget that the annual cross country ski event will take place on Sunday, February 19th which is just over a week away.

Conditions Are Good,
Tweeds

Start Area

I compacted a new start area for the annual cross country ski event that will be happening on February 19th this year.  I will level it the next time I go up.  There were 7 skiers out braving the -18C temperatures.  It was -22C when I arrived at 9:30 this morning.

There were soft spots on the track after the big snowfall last weekend.  I managed to shift the track over onto a firmer section today so it should be good.  The Meadow Loop is groomed for classic skiing while Karls Loop has both a classic and skate track.  No other trails are groomed.

She Be Cool,
Tweeds

Three Warm Bodies

You can see three of the warm bodies that were enjoying the sunny weather on the cross country ski trails today.  Two of the skiers did the 7 km loop while Stikine went around the whole 12 km loop and did some back tracking as well.  It was a great day with temperatures ranging between -6C and 0.

Fantastic Conditions,
Tweeds

Canine

The photograph shows some of the 20 or so skiers out today.   Apparently, there was a similar number out on Saturday.   It was overcast and around -6C during the day.  The track was fast.

Dog Days of Winter,
Tweeds

Morning Mouchers

The ex-logger and I ignored the two panhandlers and set a classic track on the Old Highway and Pedersen Trails today.  I refined the Skate Ski trail by making 3 passes with the ginzu groomer.  It is in fine shape now.  Temperatures over the next week are forecast to be below zero and not lower than -10 with no snow forecast.   That sounds like ideal skiing weather to me.

All Trails Open,
Tweeds

Skate et al

The photograph shows my machine grooming a skate ski lane on the Skate track today.  You can see the Rainbow Mountains in the distance.  We had 15 cm of new snow on Monday which was beat into submission.  I also leveled the Meadow Loop Trail and put in a Nordic Track.  The undulations that were there before are now gone.  You should have a good skiing experience on the Meadow Loop side of the road.  Pedersen and Old Highway are next.

Skate Skiing is On,
Tweeds

Alone

It was snowing and raining in the Gultch but not at the cross country ski trails at East Brach where it was sunny.  Temperatures ranged from -7C to -3C during the day.  I was the only one up there.  I tracked the Meadow Loop, Old Highway, Pedersen and the Skate Track in Nordic style as shown in the photograph.  A skate track was not groomed due to equipment issues.

Sunday will be good,
Tweeds

January Grooming

All of the Meadow Loop was groomed today in -11C temperatures and some scattered flurries.   I skied the  7 km Meadow Loop trail after grooming as did a couple from Bella Coola.   I did not groom the Old Highway and Pedersen Trails as my main grooming machine is awaiting parts from Quebec.  I was unable to put in a Skate Ski Track for the same reason.  Hopefully, by next weekend we will have all of those trails open - Canada Post willing.

That is all,
Tweeds

Happy New Year

The photograph shows half of the 14 cross country skiers who were out on the trails this clear crispy New Years day.  Almost everyone skied the 7km Meadow Loop Trail (2 used the Rabbit Cutoff).  It was windy for part of the day with temperatures around the -13C mark.

The Skate Track was groomed for skate skiers and the 7 km Meadow Loop was set in classic style.  I packed the upper Meadow Loop but it does not have a track yet.   I drove a machine through the Pedersen Trail and I noticed someone had bushwacked up the Old Highway in 35+ cm of new snow.   Those last two still need some work.

Notice the pipe?
Tweeds

Jake and the Kids (apologies to W.O. Mitchell)

There were 14 skiers out today in -11C weather with sunny skies.  The Skate Track had a classic track around it and that is where most people skied.  Some hardy souls skied around the 7 km Meadow Loop even though it was in various stages of being groomed.  There was 35 cm of new snow since the last grooming before Xmas.  The heavy snow caused overflow conditions which created some challenges for the groomers.  It was fortunate that David was there with his sled to pack the trails and not get stuck.  The Skate Track is tracked, the 7 km Meadow Loop is leveled but not tracked and the rest of the Meadow Loop is only snowmobile packed.  The Old Highway and Pedersen trails have 35 cm of new snow on them and are not groomed.  I plan to track the Meadow Loop Sunday morning when all the overflow areas should be frozen.

Nice Yellow Ski Boots,
Tweeds

Skiing Santa

All the trails were tracked and groomed today including the Meadow Loop.  They are ready for Boxing Day Skiers.

Merry Christmas,
Tweeds

Two Nights Before Xmas

These girls were the first skiers to use the new Skate Track.  Another 5 skiers followed them later in the afternoon making a total of 9 skiers out today.

The Old Highway Trail and Rabbit Loop was tracked.  The Skate Track is groomed for classic and skate skiing.  I have broken out all the other trails with my machine but have not set a track yet.  I need some of the overflow areas to freeze before I can do that.  

Thanks for the cake and candy,
Tweeds