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Get those Snow tires and Snow shoes ready. Yes winter like conditions are here. Hope there is wood at the Tet cabins. Love the webcam at Brohm Ridge Maybe we could have a camera for Dakota
Posted by: Fred
Tetrahedron Firewood Friday, November 04, 2011
To respond to the last comment, there is indeed firewood at the Tetrahedron Cabins. Tetrahedron Outdoor Club members, with the able help of Airspan, have completed their annual firewood work parties. So bring on the snow.
Posted by: George Smith
road and ditches and gate Current Conditions Saturday, November 05, 2011
The Dakota Ridge work party on November 5th completed ditching and palleting of western trails, and fixed the soft spot in the road. the gate has been vandalized yet again. the road up from B lot requires chains. about 5 inches snow at the top. PLEASE DON'T DRIVE AROUND THE TRAILS IN YOUR TRUCK OR ATV. The surface is way too soft.
Posted by: landcruiser
Snowing on Cypress should be on Dakota too Current Conditions Monday, November 07, 2011
Get those Chains and winter tires and skis ready. I am sure some of the die hard skiers have already been up laying tracks. Watch out for Frank and Roger and Eric as they fly by you on the trails.
Posted by: Ron
Tet Road Current Conditions Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Just drove up to check road to Tet out. It has not changed much from last year except some loose sharp rock on road just before the rock quary on the hill. Will be hard on tires, also 2 new water in the road at the Winter lot. Same old potholes I could see tires tracks from a grader but there is nothing left to grade. Was 2 inches wet snow at lot and raining +4c. Some idiots have ripped the out house door off. Please drive slow and use headlights as road is narrow and oncoming traffic is frequently there when you least expect it.
Posted by: Ron
Heard there might be heavy snow storm in mountains Current Conditions Thursday, November 10, 2011
Just saw story about Alaska storm heading down this way and it could bring large dumps of snow up Dakota and Tet. Heard from some folks that skied on Monday 6 inches at Quanset and 8 inches up top. They had a great day but then rain came tuesday and wed.
Posted by: George H
Fresh Snow on the Hills Current Conditions Saturday, November 12, 2011
There must be a foot of snow at Dakota by now , If you have been up please post a report.
Posted by: Ron
No new snow on Dakota Current Conditions Monday, November 14, 2011
Lets hope this week brings some white stuff.
Posted by: Ron
new snow up the tetrahedron Current Conditions Monday, November 14, 2011
was up @ edwards cabin and then went up to mt.steele cabin and there was new snow about 5' and when we left there it was snowing ....
Posted by: jason neyrinck
Tet snow was that ft or inches Current Conditions Monday, November 14, 2011
How much snow was at edwards Jason was it 5 ft or 5 inches I would not think there was 5 ft yet. But if it is please confirm that it is. Don't forget pictures can be posted here too.
Posted by: Ron
Not much fresh snow up top so far Current Conditions Thursday, November 17, 2011
Just heard from someone coming down from Dakota this morning there was no new snow. Here we all thought there would be tons of new snow only to be fooled. Lets hope it starts coming soon.
Posted by: George
Skiing in the sun Current Conditions Friday, November 18, 2011
Around noon Friday there was about 6 inches of new snow at the quanset hut and the sun came out. Good snow for the fat skis and the snowshoes but not for the skinny skis yet. checked out Rodney's little sliding hill on the fat skis - fun! the outhouse and quanset hut are still locked although there's evidence of quite a few people up there. the gate is broken again and left open. please park at the parking lot and don't drive around the ski trails! chains needed at A lot.
Posted by: landcruiser
Tet and Dakota Roads Current Conditions Saturday, November 19, 2011
With first snows on Roads to Dakota and Tet it is important to CHAIN UP and spread your tracks out. If not the road gets so rutted up no one will be able to safely drive on it. If everyone spreads there tracks out the road gets packed down evenly and will not need to be plowed as much. Use Diamond Back or Alpine chains they only take minutes to put on and give lots of traction. If only 1 set of chains chain up front axle as that is where all steering and most braking is. Check the Face book pages for Dakot and Tetrahedron for a link to Video on how easy it is to chain up. Less then 5 minutes. Tow trucks might not come and get you and BCAA will not pay for off road travel on Gravel roads. Stay safe chain up carry shovels and emergency supplies Cell phones do not work in most spots back road.
Have fun and enjoy packed roads.
Posted by: Snow Man
Blackberry cell phone found Current Conditions Saturday, November 19, 2011
Blackberry phone found approx 1km before parking lot B on side pull-out. Phone is now at Alpha adventures for pick up. Slippery road after parking lot A. Cars attempting to make it up without chains today(without success).
Posted by: OZEOT
Ride wanted to Dakota Ridge Current Conditions Monday, November 21, 2011
I would like to get a ride up to Dakota ridge sometime on the weekend of December 10/11th. My daughter is visiting and I would like to take her snowshoeing. Space needed for two or three people and snowshoes. Happy to contribute to expenses.
e-mail mariannw@telus.net
Posted by: Marianne W
Local hills could have more new snow Current Conditions Thursday, November 24, 2011
With all this rain we could see large amounts of snow in the hills but temps maybe going up and down like a yoyo. So wet snow or rain Freeze and Thaw cycles in next few weeks. You could see heavy layers of ice under fresh wet snow. Be prepared for fast changing conditions. Please post any fresh info you might have.
Posted by: Snow Man
Warmer temps up the hills Current Conditions Saturday, November 26, 2011
Cypress is raining Temps have risen and the Thaw is on roads could be soft ice crust could break through Any ponds that were froze last week maybe unsafe now. Be prepared for fast changing conditions.
Posted by: Snow Man
Dakota Saturday Current Conditions Sunday, November 27, 2011
Was 0 deg and raining at the parking lot but we spent a few hours on the shoes and skis and had fun in the snow despite the rain. Road was plowed but had a few inches of fresh on top. Snow depth is 1-2 feet YAY WINTER
Posted by: Gordy
Dakota Was snowing Sunday afternoon Current Conditions Monday, November 28, 2011
With this cold weather there could be a heavy frozen crust with new snow on top. If you go up please post a report.
Posted by: Snow Man
Dakota - Nov. 28 Current Conditions Monday, November 28, 2011
Snow begins at Lot B. Nice to see colder temps returning to the Coast. Slick sections above lot B. Road was plowed all the way to the gate. 1-2 feet of snow - hard crust due to the rain. We enjoyed having snowshoes for traction. Should see new snow later in the week.
Posted by: Alpha Adventures
Burger and beer night Current Conditions Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Sunshine coast Snowseekers snowmobile club is hosting a 'burger and beer night at the Lighthouse Pub this Sunday December 4th 5:00-9:00pm. There's a raffle table ,50/50 and you get a burger and beer/wine/spirit all for $15.00 Tickets at the door see Bruce
Sunshine Coast Outdoor Reports November, 2011
