2014 / 2015 Valemount Conditions and Updates

[Max]

Steers better with the carbides installed from the dealer

yup happpened to my uncle. brand new xm came down upside down. hes been riding for 20 years.

 

[tko sled ed]

Let it snow we will be there for the 5 th


From mooseknuckle sledding lodge
04 outback dd vortec

 

[BDF#900]

Clemina cabin is pretty sweet

 

[Lightningmike]

Even an experienced rider that's never done it before can have a rough go at it. Aka my buddy last year flipped his new xm with only the miles from trailer to first switchback before it flipped and slid down the rocks on its side haha

Haha. My same situation going into westridge on my bran new 13 xm. ...2 years ago.

 

[Depsnolvr]

Great day on the hill today. The Chappell trail is broke in a good for most levels of riders. There are a few interesting crossings and a lot of willows but it all is easily managed. Once up top, there was 130cm of good snow in the meadows. Id strongly suggest staying away from the tiffany lakes and the upper ridge lines due to rocks shallow snow cover. Tonnes of open gullies in the meadows, so ride with caution but this is definitely a good alternative to the iced up allen trail.

Snowing loonie sized flakes on the way down and a Heavy Snowfall warning in effect !

Ride safe everyone, we do have a interesting snowpack at this point.

 

[TPOWER]

Clemina cabin is pretty sweet

Did you take any pics, i still haven't seen it finished with the tables, benches and stools all installed. Its killing me as i watched it built all summer and i never made it with the last load of stools to place.

 

[Depsnolvr]

Here is a very short edit from today

Chappell Nov 25 2014 - YouTube

 

[Complexd]

Great day on the hill today. The Chappell trail is broke in a good for most levels of riders. There are a few interesting crossings and a lot of willows but it all is easily managed. Once up top, there was 130cm of good snow in the meadows. Id strongly suggest staying away from the tiffany lakes and the upper ridge lines due to rocks shallow snow cover. Tonnes of open gullies in the meadows, so ride with caution but this is definitely a good alternative to the iced up allen trail.

Snowing loonie sized flakes on the way down and a Heavy Snowfall warning in effect !

Ride safe everyone, we do have a interesting snowpack at this point.

When was the last time there was a "good" snow pack? I have really only been following the snow conditions this closely the last two years and i remember last year was not that great either. What makes a good snow pack?

 

[turboetech]

Noone really says much...... Varda wants everyone to pay when they groom....... Love the sport and love ridin Valemount no the area well there now will ride and post pics and info riden Allen creek on Thursday and Chappell Friday pics and no BS report to follow.....

 

[TPOWER]

This mornings snow report from the valley bottom is holy sh-- . Snow is still coming down slowly and steady with 30-40 more cm expected today.
Boys and girls load up your sleds cause it's going to be an epic weekend .

This deck bench was shoveled at 11 pm last night

I can't even go out on Bach deck due to northerly slope cornice building up getting ready to slide .

Ride hard , ride safe .


Summit River Lodge
" The Secrets Out"

 

[turboetech]

7 inches of fresh snow in Valemount at 5am and still snowing.....did I mention Valemount is the best place to sled... Allen creek here we come....

 

[Agent417]

Another picture to get people pumped, taken 7am this morning right in town.

 

[SaskSummit]

Where you riding today Agent417. Wish we could have stayed another day.

 

[Mr Husaberg]

Thanks for the edit Curtis. We got in at midnight and it snow almost an inch an hour all night. Should be a great day!

 

[Depsnolvr]

When was the last time there was a "good" snow pack? I have really only been following the snow conditions this closely the last two years and i remember last year was not that great either. What makes a good snow pack?

First thing to remember is when we are referring to the snowpack, we are not referring to the ability to enjoy what snow there is, we are addressing the stability and potential problems that exist within the snowpack.

A good season begins with consistent snowfall and moderate temperatures. Interruptions such as weeks of no snow and cold weather on top of a very shallow early season snowpack will often create persistent weaknesses in the snowpack that will last long into the season, or the entire season altogether.

In this seasons case there is quite a sandwich of crusts and other potential issues in the lower snowpack, that is what will likely be referred to for a while. Now with this insane new load on top of it, things may get even more interesting.

Hope that helps a little bit. The only reason we discuss this stuff is to inform our fellow sledders and to give everyone as much info as possible so they can have an enjoyable and most importantly SAFE trip.

The links around www.avalanche.ca will give you much more info.

 

[SaskSummit]

A few pics from our ride with Curtis yesterday in Chappell. Thanks Curtis we had a blast.

 

[neilsleder]

I hate all of you guys! I want to ride to!


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[thegeneral]

Until now I had planned on heading to Revy for next weekend. Looks like Vale will be the way to go now. Thanks for the pics

 

[Dannyturbo]

Heading out after the weekend can't fuggin wait!


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[Dlo]

All these pics and dumping in edmonton what a teasee, on route next week ,, good looking on all the pics!!