Feb 4/13 - Spring like Conditions - lots of Events

Good Morning. I know it has been a while but we haven't really had any changes. Temps in the 3 to -2 range, a couple of cms here and there of new snow so we still aren't losing any snow but we aren't getting the big dump....yet. Was up in Limestone yesterday with guests Mark and Jonathon and met up with a couple of guys from Calgary out for the day. It is perfect conditions for new riders. You can climb just about anything and if you come back down in the trees then there is 6 inches of snow to provide some resistance but some places it is a quick ride down. Remember there is ALWAYS a price to pay for anything good. If there were tons of new snow then it would be very difficult to get into some places let alone go to the high spots but there would be great boone docking. Right now you have the traction to be successful at seeing the tops of a lot of things but you have to hunt the trees and more backcountry (less accessible) areas for that deeper snow and believe me its out there! I think I can tell now that the guys that told me about it have had their fill riding it but Big Sand and Little Sand by Jaffery had 3 feet of untouched snow. Not fresh...just untouched. There are still places like that out there but not every rider is going to be able to access it. Curt groomed our trail two days ago at night to try to get it done while it was cool enough. The Flathead is in good shape - not too rough. Poker Derby at Corbin for Vintage is Feb 16 and regular derby is Feb 17th. Fernie Snowmobile Club is having expensive repairs to their groomer but will be up in a week or two and ask that everyone ride the trails conservatively. Trail passes and the donated and volunteered work from businesses and regular people are what keep our grooming programs on track so please pay the trail fees. They have their Snowarama- Family Ride on Feb 23rd and the Snow Drags on March 2. They are reminding people strongly - "DO NOT GO IN MORRISSEY - the Conservation Officers are checking and will ticket you and if there is a accident with a logging contractor Tembec/Canfor could close the whole area." Don't shoot your motorized family in the foot. Go in Coal Creek Road via Fernie. Also on Feb 23rd is the Betties - take a Newbie Shredding! in Elkford. These poker rides support the clubs and are a great way to get new riders out having success and also an easy way to learn a new area. You have a bunch of club members happy to chew the fat with you. Guys - if you want your girlfriends or wives to ride with you - the girls on the Betties crew are a perfect way to get them some female riding advice and enthusiasm. Don't let the idea of spring conditions stop you from riding. The big snow will eventually come and you want to be in good riding form for it! Get snow dancing! Cheers - V