Sunshine Coast Outdoor Reports February, 2007

New Snow mobile club looking for members
Alert / Warning Wednesday, January 31, 2007

We have a new snow mobile club on the coast. Looking for members call Par at 885-9277.


Posted by: John


Many Thanks to Pan Pacific Aggregates for helping Plow
Alert / Warning Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Pan Pacific helped with fuel to plow road to dakota ridge last weekend. Which made it more accessable to more people. Without there help the road may not have been plowed. Many thanks for the Help.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Alert / Warning Thursday, February 01, 2007

Some 40 vehicles were up at dakota on Saturday and another 40 or so on sunday. The snow was almost to icey for x country skiing but the diehards had fun. Many people were just out for a walk above the fog. It was warm and clear. This weekend should be about the same but some new snow is in the forecast. Have a great day. Snow Groomer is up there during the week so watch for it.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Thursday, February 01, 2007

Conditions were just about perfect today with sunny skies pleasant temperatures. Most trails are groomed and track set. Groomer is up today doing an awesome job, keep up the good work. Road is compact and icy in sections,4x4 a must with snow tires.


Posted by: Bill Roeleveld


Thanks Bill for the great Report on todays conditions
Alert / Warning Thursday, February 01, 2007

Anyone can add a report would be great to see a fresh report everyday.

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Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Alert / Warning Saturday, February 03, 2007

Caution watch for Logging trucks hauling all week. Use your headlights and be prepared to pull over fast. Road is still compact ice and snow from lot A to Lot B. Very slippery Best to have chains and 4x4.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Saturday, February 03, 2007

2pm was snowing mixed with rain at Lot Bto Gate area. Snowing above around 2 inches since 10am. Temp just around 0'c. Snow expected all night so maybe some build up. Take care watch for Logging trucks upto 3.5 kms/.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Sunday, February 04, 2007

Rain and more Rain, was +2'c and wet was little fresh snow yesterday so trails not as icey. But dress for wet. Road was sqeeged of cold not plow water so pushed water around. Still some heavy ice and slush between Lot A and B. Do a snow dance and hope for colder weather up top.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Alert / Warning Monday, February 05, 2007

Large Number of Flat tires have been happening on way up to Lot B. It maybe due to Large potholes etc. A number of Vehicles have got to the parking lot only to find a Flat tire. As road is rough people are only finding them when they stop and get out.
As Temps have risen road will be muddy from Lot A to B. Please do not drive in the ruts spread your tracks out as water runs down ruts and washes road out. Use caution on trails as cross ditches and edges close to ditches may be soft and collapse.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Tuesday, February 06, 2007

temp +4'c at 1pm at lot B road is still covered with ice from lot A to lot B. Still lots of snow on ground.Do a snow Dance for colder temps and more snow. Have a snow day soon.


Posted by: Plow guy


Still Raining up top But lots of snow for a base
Alert / Warning Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Temps on Grouse and Cypress have been +5'c all day with light rain. Hopefully colder alphine temps will come this way. SOON!!!! Reports of heavy ice still on roads to our mountains. Use caution and carry chains, try them you will like them. Mikie does.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Cool site more people should write some info
Current Conditions Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Has anyone been up the Tet lately if so write it down here.


Posted by: Mark


Sunshine Coast Snow Seekers Club
Current Conditions Wednesday, February 07, 2007

the SCSS is a newly formed snowmobile club on the sunshine coast, I have just been informed of this web site, myself and fellow members will help report on current snow conditions on all local areas. Mount Crucil, Grey Creek, Caren Range and Dakota Ridge, etc. Let it snow!!!


Posted by: snow tracker


Alpine temps and freezing level coming down
Alert / Warning Thursday, February 08, 2007

In the next few days freezing level is looking better. Already freezing level on Grouse has gone from 10,000ft down to 4000ft. So keep doing the snow dance there maybe some fresh snow on higher parts of our mountains.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Please have a safe and fun weekend
Alert / Warning Friday, February 09, 2007

Please let others know how the snow and roads are to our mountains. If you have been up and can add some usefull info. Like temp,snow depth at which elavation etc. Lets us know how the cabins are in the Tet etc. If you want to car pool up place the info here,maybe someone with a 4x4 is going up the same times you are. This site is a great place to share info on outdoors.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Spirit of BC CrossCountry and Telemark Skiing day
Alert / Warning Friday, February 09, 2007

Come check out Demos and see cross country and Telemark skiing. The Sunshine Coast outdoor club invites you to come and see. From 11am to 3pm at Dakota Ridge.


Posted by: plow guy


Mount Crucil via 400 Rd.
Current Conditions Friday, February 09, 2007

road to 400 in good shape, at 4000 ft snowing lightly, fog, hard packed snow with trace of new, 10ft+ base (probe only 10ft) let it snow!!!


Posted by: Snow Tracker


Dakota Conditions Friday 5:00 PM
Current Conditions Friday, February 09, 2007

The road is mucky from field road up 3k due to the logging traffic. From there up to Dakota parking lot 1 the road is generally clear except for the potholes.
The road between parking lot 1 & 2 starts out muddy but ends up as wet slippery ice. Chains are recommended for the safety of everyone. Put them on at Parking lot 1 so as not to hold up traffic. The SCRD groomed today so ski conditions are good. Thanks Guys!


Posted by: The Plow Guys Scout


Spirit of BC skiing demo at Dakota ends sat 3pm
Alert / Warning Saturday, February 10, 2007

Thanks to all the Volunteers that made it possble. There are more things happening on the coast this week for Spirit of BC. From curling to public skating demos etc. Watch for Posters.
February 10 2007
Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Spirit of BC Fun Day


3:45 pm - 10:15 pm
Join us at the Sechelt Arena for a full afternoon of fun. This event goes on until late in the evening.



3:45 - 5:15 pm there is a Free Family Skate .


Equipment and ice time is free and there will Hot Chocolate served.


5:30 - 7 pm there is Midget Rep Hockey. Come out for the game.


7:15 - 8:30 pm Join us for the A Division Men's Hockey Game.


8:45 - 10:15 pm The SCWHL Ladies Hockey Game is on.






Sunshine Coast Spirit of BC Cross Country and Telemark Skiing Day


11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Sunshine Coast outdoor club will be demonstrating both telemark skiing and cross country skiing and will also offer lessons on technique. This is a free event and there will be hot chocolate, juice, water and fruit offerred.



February 11 2007
Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Spirit of BC Family Swim Day


1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us at the Gibsons Pool for a Fun, Family, Swim Day.



February 15 2007
Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Spirit of BC Speed Skating Demo and Tykes Hockey Game


5:45 pm - 7:40 pm
Pacific Blades Spped Skating Club will put on a full demonstration of speed skating to the general public and they will offer a first hand look at a popular Sunshine Coast Sport that is also an Olympic sport. The Tykes Hockey game will follow.



February 17 2007
Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Spirit of BC community Bonspeil


10:30 am - 4:00 pm
This is a free event open to the public. come out and participate and meet new people and learn about curling and what the curling club has to offer.


Enjoy a fun filled day.

10:30 - 11 am Curling Clinic

11 - 12 Noon First Game

12:30 - 1:30 pm Second Game

1:45 - 2:45 pm Finalists Play



Refreshments will be available and there will be prizes awarded for the winning teams.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Road - Saturday February 10
Current Conditions Saturday, February 10, 2007

The road is still quite muddy above parking lot a, with ice beginning just past half-way between lot a and b. Very slick in the parking area of lot b- so be careful.


Posted by: Alpha Adventures


Mt. Richardson
Current Conditions Sunday, February 11, 2007

Road good with some icey patches. Lots of cross ditches, suggest 4x4 for safety. Trees blown down over road just after trail/road to camp on Salmon Inlet. Lots of snow -- great snowshoeing!!


Posted by: JAGM


Mount Crucil 400 road
Current Conditions Sunday, February 11, 2007

Mount Crucil via 400 Rd.
Current Conditions Friday, February 09, 2007
road to 400 in good shape, at 4000 ft snowing lightly, fog, hard packed snow with trace of new, 10ft+ base (probe only 10ft) let it snow!!!
Posted by: Snow Tracker


Posted by: snow tracker


Tet
Current Conditions Sunday, February 11, 2007

Yo! Gray FSR is in decent shape, only a few icey sections near the top (only on the flats though so coming down is safe -- as long as you use your head!). I had no problems with my 4x4 (no chains). Above freezing, started spitting at about 9:00am and gradually picked up to a constant drizzle by 1:00pm, half sleet-half rain. Good snow, the trails are packed, however, off trail is going to be slower, so plan accordingly. You will notice shoers who need larger snowshoes, as there are many fall-throughs.


Posted by: JAGM


Keep the Great reports coming
Alert / Warning Sunday, February 11, 2007

It is great to have current info coming in on all are snow areas. Please carry a shovel and if you see water running down the road just try to get it running off. Just a little trench with gravel put on down hill side works great. This will help keep road from washing out.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Tetrahedron Road
Current Conditions Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Road is in good shape some icey sections but will not have to chain up. 4x4 is best as road has some soft spots and cross ditches. Temp has been around 0'c for high and low at parkng lot. No new snow there for 3 weeks or more. Snow is soft and wet so it is easy to sink down aways. Almost like a big slushy except without the syrup. Take care watch for pot holes and cross ditches.
Have fun


Posted by: Plow Guy


It is snowing on road to Cypress
Alert / Warning Wednesday, February 14, 2007

They are giving snow warning for the road to Cypress it is snowing at base of Cypress. We may have fresh snow coming to Tet and Dakota. Keep doing the snow dance.
If you have any first hand info on snow conditions please make a report.
Have fun in the snow or Liquid sunshine.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Freezing level dropping to 3000ft
Alert / Warning Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Snowing heavy on Cypress 15cms new snow maybe we got some too. Hopefully the Pineapple express has left the Building.


Posted by: Snowman


It is Raining all day on Cypress they had 15cms of snow yesterday
Alert / Warning Thursday, February 15, 2007

Seems temps and Freezing level has gone up again. Those darn Pineapples. keep doing a snow dance.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Friday, February 16, 2007

Temp at 6am was -2'c at lot B and -4'c at Quanset hut. Highs have been up to +5'c there was 6 inches fresh snow on top on wed. Rain since then but still great spring like conditions. Groomer has not been up this week but hopefully it will go up today to lay some tracks. Hint Hint!!!!!!!!!!!.
The Road up is in great condition for first 3 kms Thanks to CNI Brushing and Grading. Watch for Heavy equipment and Logging trucks on road. Speed Limit is Now 30 kmh. There are new Km post markers every Km up to 8km. Use headlights while on Logging roads. Watch for Large Potholes above 3 kms.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota
Alert / Warning Friday, February 16, 2007

Reports from skiers say snow is great. the skies work great with the latest snow. Try it you will like it. Have fun and prepare for changing weather.


Posted by: plow guy


iF YOU GO UP TO TET OR DAKOTA lET US KNOW HOW IT WAS
Alert / Warning Saturday, February 17, 2007

Would be great if atleast 1 person can let us know how the snow is on Tet and another for Dakota today. Please take the time to add a report. ie temp snow rain sun etc.

Thanks


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Road 2/16/07
Current Conditions Saturday, February 17, 2007

Road is good all the way to lot B. A little icy before the bridge and into lot B itself. As always drive with caution.


Posted by: Scott


TET Friday, Feb. 16th
Current Conditions Saturday, February 17, 2007

Road to parking lot basically bare and wet. Snow heavy.


Posted by: Dave


Freezing level and temps coming down
Current Conditions Sunday, February 18, 2007

Here is the Alpine Forecast for Mt Seymour Dakota is just a bit colder.

MOUNT SEYMOUR. 5am Sunday
TODAY..PERIODS OF SNOW CHANGING TO PERIODS OF RAIN THIS MORNING.
ALPINE HIGH PLUS 1.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 5 CM.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS 3 TO 5 MM.
FREEZING LEVEL 900 METRES.
MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS WEST 30 KM/H.
TONIGHT..CLOUDY. SNOW DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT.
ALPINE LOW MINUS 1.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 2 TO 4 CM.
FREEZING LEVEL 900 METRES.
MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS SOUTHWEST 30 KM/H BECOMING SOUTHEAST 15
AROUND MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY..SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES CHANGING TO RAIN HEAVY AT TIMES IN THE
AFTERNOON THEN TO SNOW IN THE EVENING.
ALPINE TEMPERATURE STEADY NEAR ZERO.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 10 TO 20 CM.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS 10 TO 15 MM.
FREEZING LEVEL 1100 METRES.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Freezing level and temps coming down
Current Conditions Sunday, February 18, 2007

Here is the Alpine Forecast for Mt Seymour Dakota is just a bit colder.

MOUNT SEYMOUR. 5am Sunday
TODAY..PERIODS OF SNOW CHANGING TO PERIODS OF RAIN THIS MORNING.
ALPINE HIGH PLUS 1.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 5 CM.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS 3 TO 5 MM.
FREEZING LEVEL 900 METRES.
MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS WEST 30 KM/H.
TONIGHT..CLOUDY. SNOW DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT.
ALPINE LOW MINUS 1.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 2 TO 4 CM.
FREEZING LEVEL 900 METRES.
MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS SOUTHWEST 30 KM/H BECOMING SOUTHEAST 15
AROUND MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY..SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES CHANGING TO RAIN HEAVY AT TIMES IN THE
AFTERNOON THEN TO SNOW IN THE EVENING.
ALPINE TEMPERATURE STEADY NEAR ZERO.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 10 TO 20 CM.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS 10 TO 15 MM.
FREEZING LEVEL 1100 METRES.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Freezing level and temps coming down
Alert / Warning Sunday, February 18, 2007

Here is the Alpine Forecast for Mt Seymour Dakota is just a bit colder.

MOUNT SEYMOUR. 5am Sunday
TODAY..PERIODS OF SNOW CHANGING TO PERIODS OF RAIN THIS MORNING.
ALPINE HIGH PLUS 1.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 5 CM.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS 3 TO 5 MM.
FREEZING LEVEL 900 METRES.
MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS WEST 30 KM/H.
TONIGHT..CLOUDY. SNOW DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT.
ALPINE LOW MINUS 1.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 2 TO 4 CM.
FREEZING LEVEL 900 METRES.
MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS SOUTHWEST 30 KM/H BECOMING SOUTHEAST 15
AROUND MIDNIGHT.
MONDAY..SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES CHANGING TO RAIN HEAVY AT TIMES IN THE
AFTERNOON THEN TO SNOW IN THE EVENING.
ALPINE TEMPERATURE STEADY NEAR ZERO.
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 10 TO 20 CM.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS 10 TO 15 MM.
FREEZING LEVEL 1100 METRES.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Sunday, February 18, 2007

4pm was a great day on Dakota there was around 6 inches of fresh snow last night at Quanset hut. No New snow at Lot B. It has been around 0'c all day and night -2 to + 3'c. Still lots of snow. Like 8 feet to 12 feet.
Don't Forget Apha Adventures is Having a Demo day on the ridge next Sat. There will be all makes and models of skies to try out. There will be a small snow cat taking people up from lot B on the hour. So come out and try New skies. See what is new.Call Alpha for more info at 885-8838
Get out and Play in the snow.


Posted by: Plow Guy


dakota ridge sledding
Current Conditions Sunday, February 18, 2007

Another great day was had at Dakota. Eight of us played our way to the hill climb area then to the back. Weather was a mild mix of sun and cloud. The snow softened up as the day went on. Hill climb hook-up was great...several stucks...lots of fun!


feb.18th /07

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Posted by: Mike Chamberlain


Snowing heavyly on Cypress all night
Alert / Warning Monday, February 19, 2007

If it is snowing on Cypress it is a good chance it is snowing on our mountains too. Both Cypress and Grouse report 4 inches overnight and stil snowing. Hopefully the Groomer will make it up to groom trails before saturday.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota
Current Conditions Monday, February 19, 2007

Snowing heavyly at Lot B 6 inches in last 12 hours. Snow starts at 7km hill and gets more up to Lot A from lot A up you need 4x4 and chains Temp just aroud 0'c so snow is wet and heavy.
Warning LOGGING TRUCKS DRIVING EXTREMELY FAST on first 3.5 kms. Use caution and drive slow. They don't slow down for anyone.
Have good snow day.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Monday, February 19, 2007

Slushy snow on road from 7km to lot A then deeper slush halfay to lot B. Was half snow and rain at lot B at 4pm. Hopefully it is snowing heavy up top. About 6 inches wet snow at Lot B. Driveable with good snow tires. Watch for logging trucks 1 almost got me.


Posted by: Snowman


Alpine forecast for South coast Mountains
Alert / Warning Monday, February 19, 2007

ALPINE RECREATION FORECAST FOR THE SOUTH COAST MOUNTAINS ISSUED BY
ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 2 PM PST MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2007.
THE NEXT MOUNTAIN FORECAST WILL BE ISSUED AT 5 AM TUESDAY.

SYNOPSIS.. SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING
ACROSS THE SOUTH COAST MOUNTAINS COURTESY OF A STRONG PACIFIC
DISTURBANCE MOVING THROUGH. A COLD FRONT ASSOCIATED WITH THE
DISTURBANCE WILL MOVE THROUGH THIS EVENING WITH THE SNOW EASING OFF
TO FLURRIES AS A RESULT. A QUITE COOL AND UNSTABLE AIRMASS IN THE
WAKE OF THE COLD FRONT WILL BRING MORE FLURRIES TUESDAY.

MOUNT SEYMOUR.
TONIGHT..SNOW TAPERING OFF TO FLURRIES THIS EVENING. ALPINE
LOW MINUS 2. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 10 TO 20 CM. FREEZING
LEVEL 900 METRES LOWERING TO 700 METRES OVERNIGHT. MOUNTAIN TOP
WINDS SOUTHEAST 30 KM/H BECOMING SOUTHWEST 30 THIS EVENING.
TUESDAY..FLURRIES. ALPINE HIGH MINUS 1. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 10 CM.
FREEZING LEVEL 700 METRES. MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS SOUTHWEST 30 KM/H.

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR MOUNT SEYMOUR.
WEDNESDAY.. FLURRIES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION NEAR 10 CM. FREEZING
LEVEL 800 METRES.
THURSDAY.. A FEW FLURRIES. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION 5 TO 10 CM. FREEZING
LEVEL 700 METRES.
FRIDAY.. MAINLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF FLURRIES. FREEZING
LEVEL 700 METRES.


Posted by: Jamie


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Tuesday, February 20, 2007

More then 1 foot new fresh Powder snow up at Quanset hut. Road is Plowed to Lot B. was -2'c at noon and snowing at the Parking lot. Snowing all way down to 1500ft. You may find it colder then normal up there. The wind is blowing and snow coming down. The Groomer has not been up for a while so skiing is difficult. Maybe someone at SCRD will read this and get Groomer up there.(HINT HINT) Weather can change fast up there this time of year so prepare for the worst and hope for the best. If forecast is correct we should be getting snow for the rest of the week on the ridge. And other mountains.
Watch for Logging trucks new speed limit is 30 kmph. Use headlights and caution for first 4 kms after that no logging trucks for now.
Have a gret day and let us know how things are.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Demo day on Dakota ridge Saturday
Alert / Warning Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Alpha Adventures is having free Trials of all different types of skies on saturday. There will be a small snow cat taking people up from Lot B on the hours. Call Alpha for more info about what is avalable. Try before you Buy. Road is Plowed to Lot B and there has been over 1 foot of fresh snow up top. Call Alpha at 885-8838
Have a Snow Day.


Posted by: Snowman


Tetrahedron Road
Alert / Warning Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Plow should be going u on sat morning there is between 6-12 inches fresh snow.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Tetrahedron Park
Current Conditions Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the tet. There was about 3-4 inches of new snow during the day on Tuesday and about 4-6 inches of new snow from Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning -- Beautiful fluffy snow. Lots of snow on the road and was safe with my 4x4 (no chains), but I took it really easy. Amazing snowshoeing, and I would imagine the skiing would be just as good. Temperatures were nice, around minus 2 to minus 4 during the day. Only went to Bachelor Cabin and day hikes from there...had to cut trail from the intersection (must have been lots of fresh snow as I was there last week). I would imagine you will have to be prepared if planning any of the peaks as there will be layers of snow and ice. I think the Tetrahedron Outdoors Club lends out avalanche beacons.

Be Safe.


Posted by: JAGM


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Reports from skiers say there is close to 2 feet of fresh snow above the Quanset hut. Trails are not groomed so you will get a real work out. Temp was around -3'c and snowing when they left.
Don't forget about Alpha adventures Demo ski day this saturday staring at 10am till 4pm or so.Go up and try out new skies. A small snow cat will be taking people from lot B starting at 10 am leaving on the hours.


Posted by: Snowman


Demo day of New skies on Ridge
Alert / Warning Thursday, February 22, 2007

Call Alpha to register to make sure have have your size and what time you will be up. All types of outdoor skies will be there for you to try. Starts at 10am -4 or so. Call Alpha to registerat 885-8838.
Lots of New snow


Posted by: Snowman


Dakota Ridge 2 feet fresh snow last 3 days
Current Conditions Thursday, February 22, 2007

Road Plowed to lot B some compact and ice sections. Upper lot B is very icey. Pleas do not park on road as some 2 wheel drives did today at LotA. If you take your dog up there please watch them and clean up after them. Skiers have been getting doggie poop on skies. It is nice to take dogs up so don't let it get out of control.
Make sure you use your headlights in day time on the road up. It is a must for safety sake.


Posted by: Plow Guy


X-C Ski Demo February 24th
Current Conditions Thursday, February 22, 2007

Just a reminder to all people driving up to Dakota Ridge on Saturday. PLease do not drive over 30 km/hr and have your headlights on as there are logging trucks active at this time. For parking at lot A please stay well off the main path of travel on the road. For parking at lot B Please park at lower part of the Lot as turn around in the upper end of the lot will be pretty tight and is currently icy.

To reserve a 4X4 ride from lot A to B or snowcat ride from lot B to Quanset hut. PLease contact Alpha Adventures at 604 885 8838. PLease bring ID as collateral for ski demo. Demo time is limited to two hours per person.

Hope to see you there!


Posted by: Alpha Adventures


vp sunshinecoast snowseekers
Current Conditions Thursday, February 22, 2007

The best day in years! Dakota Ridge, tons of new white stuff, anywhere from 2ft-4ft!! yes... 4ft/fresh at the summit of Dakota. We saw one very impressive x-country skier following us ,I guess us snowmobilers aren't all bad!! Weather was fabulous. Back to the truck at 5:30pm Thanks PLOW-GUY, GREAT JOB ON THE ROAD. I just hope the groomer gets back up there for you skiers & snowshoers. The big snow is here!!

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X-C Ski Demo Day at Dakota Ridge 2/24/07
Alert / Warning Friday, February 23, 2007

For those taking the 4X4 shuttle from lot A. PLease be sure to park well off the road as logging trucks are active at this time.

The road has been plowed by the Plow-Guy. If you see him in the

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Posted by: Alpha Adventures


Dakota Ridge 3-4 ft of powder snow up top
Current Conditions Friday, February 23, 2007

Road is not plowed as we had 6-8 inches new snow. Road is slippery please move over when a vehicle is comng other way. Do not stop in middle of road. Carry chains
Snow plow will try to plow road but his pick up got run of road today and is stuck so he is not in a very good mood. Make sure you use headlights and keep right there is room to pass oncoming traffic in most spots if you slow down and do not stop in middle of road.
Snow heavy at 11am


Posted by: Plow Guy


Tetrahedron Road
Alert / Warning Friday, February 23, 2007

Will try to get road plowed early sat morning, there maybe as much as 3-4 ft of fresh powderat 3300ft level. There maybe more snow tonight. Remember there is a large group going to Mt Steele cabin so use the others check snow phone at 740-3030 before you go up.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge
Current Conditions Friday, February 23, 2007

Road plowed at 10 pm road surface is compact with bits of gravel showing There was almost 1 foot of snow in spots on the road. Plow will be working in morning to clear parking lots. Winter tires and common sense are required. If you can car pool up to dakota as many people will be going up.
It should be a great day on the local mountains. Use Headlghts when Driving on back country roads.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Tet Road Plowed 4am was 1 foot snow on
Current Conditions Saturday, February 24, 2007

Watch for new water bars 1/2 km up from paved road. 4x4 and chains a must as road is still compact snow and ice. Suicide hill is bare snow starts just at top of it.
the 400 road is plowed to the sled unloading area. Have a great snow day as more then 4 feet of powder is above 3300 ft.


Posted by: PlowGuy


Mt. Crucil
Current Conditions Saturday, February 24, 2007

Took the logging road that heads up towards Mt. Crucil (goes over Gray Creek). Turning to wet snow at around 500-600 meters. Some annoying blow down (you can get around, but should be cut). I didn't have my bow saw in the truck (took out the other day and forgot to put back in). Will bring next time and clear. Hiked to a few of the lookoffs -- nice views of the Sechelt isthmus!

Cheers.


Posted by: JAGM


Dakota Ridge Great day on the Ridge SNOW SNOW AND MORE
Current Conditions Saturday, February 24, 2007

It was hard to see tracks after a hour. There was lots of powder from last week and now some wet snow on top.
Road was icey in spots and upper Lot B is very icey.
We will have to see what comes over night.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Dakota Ridge Road was plowed at 7am
Current Conditions Sunday, February 25, 2007

There was another 6 inches of snow on road since 6 pm last night. Temp has warmed up and the road up to lot A is mostly slushy. From just above lot A the road gets hard compact and slipery. Advise 4x4 and Chains. Upper lot B is very icey and it leans so you slide sideways.
Use caution and headlights speed limit is 30 kmph.
Please make a report if you go up in snow today.


Posted by: Plow Guy


Amazing Snow On Dakota
Current Conditions Sunday, February 25, 2007

It was great to see such an awesome turnout for our


Posted by: Alpha Adventures- Outdoor Adventure Store


Dakota Ridge Snow Deep
Current Conditions Monday, February 26, 2007

Snow so deep with powder you sink 2-3 fett with large snow shoes on when off trail. with out snow shoes you sink to your croch. Lots of deep snow and was snowing most of day yesterday. Looks like someone groomed the main trail up to the shelter up there. And thanks to some skidoos packing some trails down we could follow them on our skies.
Road was great compact snow 1/3 of way up from first parking lot. And the top of the second lot past the bridge was very icey. Some crazy people in 2 wheel drive cars were skidding and spinning and making road ice We were chained up with allwheel drive. It would be great if it was sanded.
It was great having lunch it that shelter hut thing. Next time we will take a litle propane heater to warm up and dry out a bit.
Saw a guy sink his snow mobile almost out of site, snow is so deep in powder We could only try to ski on tracks left from a snow mobile.


Posted by: snow tracker


Cypress and Grouse both rport 32 cms fresh snow last 24 hours
Alert / Warning Monday, February 26, 2007

It is safe to say there between 15 cms and 32 cms on our mountains in last 24 hrs too. If anyone has been up and can give a current snow report please add one.
Colder temps are coming down here and up top. We could see large build up of snow this week above 2500 ft.
Have a safe snow day and prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Take extra socks,gloves and even boots and pants. take lots of water drink lots.


Posted by: snow tracker


Tetrahedron Road reports say they had 30 cms fresh snow
Alert / Warning Tuesday, February 27, 2007

There was 30 cms at the parking lot. Wil try to plow On thursday.
Please keep reports coming in so we all know how the road is and snow up top.


Posted by: Plow Guy


vp sunshinecoast snowseekers
Current Conditions Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Just another FABULOUS day on the RIDGE. Too much snow to measure! I hope the nice road we put in for all you skiers and snowshoers will help in this time of ....NO groomer. We just want to help, (the sunshinecoast snowseekers) Road is in great shape thanks to the


Posted by: coffee boy


Dakota Ridge Snow Deep
Current Conditions Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Thank you snow mobilers for packing down the snow for us. We could atleast ski in your tracks. So much snow and so deep Did not see that big red thing packing the snow. Is it Broken, where is it we need you BIG RED Groomer thing.


Posted by: Marty


Dakota Ridge -4'c at 11am road plowed to lot B
Current Conditions Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Compact and icey sections winter tires with good tread and chains good idea.
The powder we had last week is starting to pack down. Watch for Logging trucks on road, SPEED limit is 30 kmph due to narrow road and heavy eqipment sharing the road. Please slow down and use your Headlights.


Posted by: Plow Guy


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