Mar 11/14 - Decisions on Conditions

Hey Gang, I want to take the high road here. I have never really seen forecasts or blog comments on the current conditions like this before. I had one group cancel with my blessing, because they just felt the avalanche conditions were too risky and they have not ridden out here and have limited mountain experience as a group. There is always the risk of avalanche but we have areas that are relatively safe to ride year after year during changing conditions. This winter has dealt us a rotten set of cards especially as of late and is HIGHLY UNUSUAL and so in this circumstance, to my guests - I will not charge you a cancellation fee if you decide that you will not be able to find safe riding in the Corbin, Crowsnest, Fernie area. I doubt you will find this at any other resort but we are sledders and although sledders/locals/skiers/snowshoers etc will be out this week, everyone will be doing so with careful and conservative observation and not be under the self imposed pressure of having to put in four days or so of vacation worthy sledding. I think that a a change in attitude is happening where people are becoming more flexible in their expectations because we are better informed and I am seeing guests more prepared to simply adjust their riding and terrain choices accordingly and I congratulate them for it and the forecasters for shaping this new way of thinking. Its great to have forecasters that sled. They get it and they know how to convey practical decision making. I recommend trailering from our place to get closer to the area you want to ride. Its got lots of snowpack but is really rough and we can't groom it well enough in these temps all over the board. Curt just groomed the Flathead and it was really needing it! First two kms of the Flathead is snow/ice mix but then after that the snow improved greatly as per the photos. The avalanche that runs across the trail has come down. Remember it is March and so you have that mix of spring riding and the possibility of a big snow so be prepared with your expectations and for what the weather will dictate because it is the boss. That is the update from Summit Creek Cabins mid week. Enjoy being outside and not frozen - every day on a sled should be a good day no matter what you end up riding. Cheers - V