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HEY SUMMITEER,CAN NOT GET TO THE MOUNTAINS UNTIL 2ND WEEKEND IN NEW YEAR AND NOT BEING ABLE
TO RIDE THE NEW REV IS KILLING ME.WAS WONDERING IF IT WOULD BE WORTH THE TRIP TO RIDE IN WHITECOURT THIS WEEKEND.ANY INFO WOULD BE COOL MAN.....THANKS
TO RIDE THE NEW REV IS KILLING ME.WAS WONDERING IF IT WOULD BE WORTH THE TRIP TO RIDE IN WHITECOURT THIS WEEKEND.ANY INFO WOULD BE COOL MAN.....THANKS- Thread starter
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I'd take the extra hour and go Virginia Hills or Swan Hills there's way more snow there than here. Right now all we have is stump hiding snow.
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we rode yesterday all over Judy Creek. We had nine machines, 2 doo's, 1 polaris and 6 yammies. Amazingly no one bent anything. The snow is still a little skinny with lots of stumps and the odd rock, no base at all. We rode northwest from the plant for approx 25-30 km and the snow didn't get any deeper than 12-18 inches. The Freeman river is flowing pretty good under the snow, about 1 foot of water in places. We ripped down the river for about 1 km in the water it was pretty fun but not recommended for beginers. All in all we had a good day.
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Gas plant or Production complex?
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the north one, which ever that one is.
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Gas plant if it's about 7 km off the highway
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Condition Report Date: December 13, 2007
The Eagle River Trail System, Silver Summitt, Virginia Hills Golden Triangle to letter "O" are open. The trails will be rough and ungroomed with 25 cm (10 inches) of fluff snow with no base.
Caution is advised at all creek crossings and through out the area due to industry activities and wind blow down.
Additional Information on Conditions
Whitecourt Chambers of Commerce 1-800-313-7383 or (780) 778-5363
Special Projects Coordinator - 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
The Eagle River Trail System, Silver Summitt, Virginia Hills Golden Triangle to letter "O" are open. The trails will be rough and ungroomed with 25 cm (10 inches) of fluff snow with no base.
Caution is advised at all creek crossings and through out the area due to industry activities and wind blow down.
Additional Information on Conditions
Whitecourt Chambers of Commerce 1-800-313-7383 or (780) 778-5363
Special Projects Coordinator - 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
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Report Date 20 Dec 07
The Eagle River Trail system, Silver Summit, Virgina Hills and Golden Triangle to Letter "O" are open. The trails are rough and ungroomed with only 2cm of new snow in the last 14 days with total accumulation of 24 cm, with limited base.
Caution is advised at all creek crossings and throughout the area as industrial activities continue. Wind blow down has occured in some areas.
It is always a good idea to carry at least a folding pruning saw when sledding in wooded areas.
Please report any downed trees(that you can't move) either to me, here, or to:
whitecourttrailblazers@hotmail.com
The Eagle River Trail system, Silver Summit, Virgina Hills and Golden Triangle to Letter "O" are open. The trails are rough and ungroomed with only 2cm of new snow in the last 14 days with total accumulation of 24 cm, with limited base.
Caution is advised at all creek crossings and throughout the area as industrial activities continue. Wind blow down has occured in some areas.
It is always a good idea to carry at least a folding pruning saw when sledding in wooded areas.
Please report any downed trees(that you can't move) either to me, here, or to:
whitecourttrailblazers@hotmail.com
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How much is it for a day trail pass?
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Day pass is $15(only needed if you don't have an ASA pass).
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Local trail system is lacking snow but is rideable. Be cautious for dead fall from a recent wind storm. The Whitecourt Trailblazers are aware of some down trees and are organizing groups to clear the trails again very soon. If you are planning to ride the trails it's a good idea to carry a saw of some sort that would be able to cut through a 5" tree. Please also report any unmovable dead fall to myself or Summiteer.
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(sorry it's late, I was in the mountains)
As of 03 Jan 08
The Eagle River Trail system, Silver Summit, Virgina Hills and Golden Triangle to Letter "O" are open. The trails are rough and ungroomed 4.5cm of new snow in the last 7 days. Accumulation of 28.5cm of limited base.
Caution is advised at all creek crossings and throughout the area as industrial activities continue. Wind blow down may have occured in some areas.
As of 03 Jan 08
The Eagle River Trail system, Silver Summit, Virgina Hills and Golden Triangle to Letter "O" are open. The trails are rough and ungroomed 4.5cm of new snow in the last 7 days. Accumulation of 28.5cm of limited base.
Caution is advised at all creek crossings and throughout the area as industrial activities continue. Wind blow down may have occured in some areas.
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slomo
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you mean jan 03 08 right??
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Yes... I am sure he meant '08... remember he's tired from riding in the mountains and probably is still picking Kitty Litter out of his eyes.
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how true!!!funny people always picking poo out of kitty literYes... I am sure he meant '08... remember he's tired from riding in the mountains and probably is still picking Kitty Litter out of his eyes.
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Um yeah, that's what I said.....'08Yes... I am sure he meant '08... remember he's tired from riding in the mountains and probably is still picking Kitty Litter out of his eyes.
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Gotta love that Edit button!
Ya Gotta!!
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Jan17 08
The Eagle River Trail system, Silver Summit, Virgina Hills and Golden Triangle to Letter "O" are open. The trails are in fair to good condition with 8cm of new snow since January 10. Accumulation to date is 36.5 cm.
Caution is advised at all creek crossings and throughout the area as industrial activities continue. Loggin and seismic activities are ongoing on the Golden Triangle Trail west and north of Letter "K" on the road map.
The Eagle River Trail system, Silver Summit, Virgina Hills and Golden Triangle to Letter "O" are open. The trails are in fair to good condition with 8cm of new snow since January 10. Accumulation to date is 36.5 cm.
Caution is advised at all creek crossings and throughout the area as industrial activities continue. Loggin and seismic activities are ongoing on the Golden Triangle Trail west and north of Letter "K" on the road map.
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