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Grooming
Important Information For All Groomed Trail Users About Grooming: Effective grooming is a "Science". Various factors such as, volume of sled traffic, temperature, snow condition and snow base all play a part in the grooming process. Whenever possible try to keep off a freshly groomed trail to allow the snow time to set up. If you must ride a freshly groomed trail, be considerate of all users and try your best to avoid "tearing it up"
Keep in mind...the groomer can be out on the trails any day at any time and anywhere.
NOTE: If you encounter an issue regarding trail safety or a problem with one of the shelters while riding in The Graystokes or Myra/Idabel area, please let the Club members know at sledkelowna@gmail.com or contact a club member on the Contacts list so we can rectify the problem.
Important Notice Regarding Trail Pass Fees!!
***TRAIL PASS FEES IN EFFECT***
Under section 24 of the Forest Recreation Regulation a trail user fee for this system has be set at a maximum of $20.00 per person, to be paid in cash.
Under section 27(3) of the Forest Recreation Regulation a person who uses our trail system without purchasing a trail pass is committing an offense and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2000.
***Latest Snow Condition Report***
Feb 2nd
(In the coming weeks, the Club will try to keep you informed of snow conditions in the Graystokes Park Area. We are in the process of putting a measuring device at the Chalet so be patient as we attempt to get you more informed)
Feb 18th.. At the Chalet there is currently an aproximate measurement of about 4.5ft. The snowfall over the past 2 to 3 days has deposited about 8 to 10 inches of fresh stuff. Warm temps have made the snow a bit heavy at lower levels but nice conditions up higher.
***Latest Grooming Update***
***Graystokes***
Jan 30th...Mission Lake/Fishawk Loop. Steve's Trail down to the Parking Lot.
Feb 4th...Parking lot plowed. Parking lot to the Chalet. Chalet to The Hiltin via Mike Stirling Trail
Feb 6th...Parking Lot to the Chalet. Chalet to The Hiltin via the Mike Stirling Trail. Hiltin to Moore Mtn and out to the 201. Hiltin over the Burn and down St. Margret Trail.
Feb 13th...Parking Lot to The Chalet.Chalet to Oichie/St. Margret Junction.
Feb 17th...Parking Lot to Chalet. Chalet to the Hiltin via the Stirling Trail. Mission Fishawk loop. St. Margeret's Trail. Steve's Trail down to the Parking Lot.
Notice: Please do not move, damage or remove the flagged bamboo poles which mark the main trails. The groomer operator and all other sledder's safety can depend on the guidance of the poles placement should visibility turn poor.
"Keep right and ride with caution".
***Idabel - Little White***
Rod Wojciechowski tracked and packed all the main trails for about 8-10 hours and then Joe and Louise went out and groomed with the implement from Idabel Lake to Myra Rd, up Grants Connector, onto Affleck and up the Willow trail and back down to the Myra Cabin and all the way out to the end of the Cabin Road and back again backtracking all the way back to Idabel Lake making the trail two groomer width wide all the way.... Further grooming will be done on a much later date...... stay tuned.
Rod Wojceichowskiwent out from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and groomed the trails again from Idabel Lake to Myra Rd., up Grant's connector, onto Affleck and up the Willow Trail to the Canyon Lakes Gravel pit and back down again on the Willow Trail, past the Myra Cabin and on down the old Myra Rd. Along the Canyon to Myra Rd. Parking lot and back again making it extra wide all the way back to Idabel Lake.