| Snow Conditions December 28 , 2006
The trails to Silver Summit and to the Eagle River Staging Area, the Athabasca Loops and all Town trails are groomed, with over a metre of snow. Trails to Virginia Hills and from Athabasca to Swan Hills will be groomed shortly. Caution is still advised at all creek crossing locations, and also petroleum and forestry activities.
Additional Information on Conditions
Whitecourt Chambers of Commerce 1-800-313-7383 or (780) 778-5363
Trail Boss – Dale Gunderson (780) 778-3213
Special Projects Coordinator - Dale Gunderson (780) 778-3213 or
Alex Manweiler (780) 778-3256
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Trail Passes
Trail passes are required. Cost for 2006 - 2007 Trail Passes
- $60.00 per sled for the Annual Trail Pass
- $70.00 after January 1st, 2007
- $15.00 per family for the Trailblazer's Annual Club Membership
Where Does Your Trail Pass Fee Go?
- $21.00 per TrailPass goes towards Alberta Snowmobile Association Liability Insurance for Trail System and Trail Signage
- $12.00 per Trail Pass goes towards Alberta Snowmobile Association Administration & Trail Signs
- $22.80 per Trail Pass goes back to the club that sold the TrailPass
- $4.20 GST
Grooming Costs for the Trailblazers is approximately $17.50 per mile. (Please note that this takes into account equipment depreciation, however, our groomer operations time/labour is on volunteer basis, otherwise the cost would be approximately $27.50 per mile).
Each Trail Pass sold essentially pays for 1.3 miles of trail grooming! The Trailblazers currently maintain roughly 200 miles of trail system in the Whitecourt area.
During the 2005-2006 season, over 1,252 volunteer hours of trail cleaning and grooming were acheived!
If you like the trails in great condition, support the Club and buy a TrailPass!
Where To Purchase Your Trail Pass
- From all Club Members
- RPM Power Sports (780) 706-2411 or
- Garden Market IGA (780) 778-5900 |