Jackrabbits starting Sunday January 7

Hi everyone. We have heard from only a small number of you so please let me know either way what your plans are for this upcoming season regarding the jackrabbits program. We need to organize groups and coaches depending on the number of kids we have. I will also send out description of the new youth fun ski program for ages 10-18 which will run on sundays (cost is $90 and includes a season pass).

Merry Christmas to all! 🎿

Rob

December 23, 2017 Conditions

Conditions December 23, 2017

Thanks to the hard work of the groomers all trails are packed and ready for more snow.  

Classic tracks are set intermittently depending on snow depth.  Early season conditions exist but are still good.  Lights are on for night skiing.  Conditions are excellent for skate skiing.

Have a great ski! and do a snow dance

Conditions December 23, 2017

Picture From Malcolm,  Looks Great.

Season Starts Dec. 21st!!

Williams Lake Cross Country ski club will be opening Bull Mountain for the 2017-2018 ski season on Thursday December 21, 2017.

Bull Mountain received 15cm of snow on Sunday and the groomers have been working all week packing the trails to create a base for the season.  Expect early season conditions as stated below.

What to expect: 

-Current base 2-3 inches

-All trails are packed and have a groomed corduroy surface.

-Upper trails in the system that were impacted by the wildfires (Cataline, Anvil, Gunanoot) use caution as there may be dirt or rocks close to the surface.

-Mid trails impacted by woodlot logging (Winchester, Cataline, Canyon View) use caution as there may be dirt or rocks close to the surface.

-Watch for rocks and debris that may be protruding from the snow.

-classic tracks will be set with additional snow falls, (Currently there is not enough base to set consistent classic tracks.)

-lights will be available for night skiing.

Trail closures: 

-Kiwanis – not enough snow on swamp crossing sections

-Gunanoot - packed but would advise not to ski until there is more snow

-Canyon View - packed but would advise not to ski until there is more snow

REMINDER:

Day users MUST go in the warming hut and sign the day use register (and deposit fee in the drop box)

Alternatively...buy a membership online through Zone 4 or download forms from our website and put them in the dropbox at the hill, or mail them in.

No skiing yet....

The trails are not open yet..... groomers were up there this morning, rolling and packing the snow, but we need a bit more to set tracks. So, the gate is still locked. We will post a notice here and on Facebook the minute it's offically open.....it's close....we just need a bit more snow. Hang in there skiers!!

Open House

There will be a slideshow at the Open House.  There are some great shots of our improvements as well as some before pictures....showing the damage from the wildfires this summer.  We hope to see you there.

Thank you!

Many thanks to everyone who came out to help at our 2 work bees.  Things are looking good at the hill.....The wood shed looks fantastic, and the fire rehabilitation work is almost complete. We are ready for snow!

ANOTHER WORK BEE! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th

10am-1pm at Bull Mountain

• As always, this will be a fun, outdoor day, for ALL family members.
• We will supply hot dogs and condiments for consumption at 1pm for attendees…. 

• Where: Meet in the Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club parking lot.
• What to wear:  Warm clothing, work gloves, rain gear (depending on the weather), hiking/work boots. A day-pack is handy for carrying your stuff.
• Hand Tools: Round nose shovels for removing rocks, woody debris, cow paddies, etc. from the trails, clippers and hand-saws for removing branches encroaching on the trails, a splitting maul for splitting firewood.
• Specialty/Power Equipment: If you own an ATV, we would appreciate it if you brought it; the trails are soft so we ask that people walk or ride an ATV. Vehicles (other than ATV’s) will not be allowed on the trails. We need people with chain-saws and brush saws for removing brush growing up on the trails. A weed whacker is probably too light. Please note if you are bringing a chain-saw or any power equipment our safety plan obliges volunteers to wear personal protective gear (a hard hat with ear and eye protection, gloves and work boots) and faller’s pants if you are running a chain-saw.

Please let Sean Seabourne know if you are able to attend (and what tools you can bring), or give him a call if you have any questions.  250-398-9588

WORK BEE SUNDAY OCTOBER 22

10am-3pm at Bull Mountain

• As always, this will be a fun, outdoor day, for ALL family members. 

• Where: Meet in the Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club parking lot.
• What to wear:  Warm clothing, work gloves, rain gear (depending on the weather), hiking/work boots. A day-pack is handy for carrying your stuff.
• Hand Tools: Round nose shovels for removing rocks, woody debris, cow paddies, etc. from the trails, clippers and hand-saws for removing branches encroaching on the trails, a splitting maul for splitting firewood.
• Specialty/Power Equipment: If you own an ATV, we would appreciate it if you brought it; the trails are soft so we ask that people walk or ride an ATV. Vehicles (other than ATV’s) will not be allowed on the trails. We need people with chain-saws and brush saws for removing brush growing up on the trails. A weed whacker is probably too light. Please note if you are bringing a chain-saw or any power equipment our safety plan obliges volunteers to wear personal protective gear (a hard hat with ear and eye protection, gloves and work boots) and faller’s pants if you are running a chain-saw.
• Cleaning Supplies: We will need our warming hut and outhouses cleaned and swept out.

Please let Sean Seabourne know if you are able to attend (and what tools you can bring), or give him a call if you have any questions.  250-398-9588

SAVE THE DATES

October 18, 2017 - AGM - 7pm @ Library Meeting Room

October 22, 2017 – Work Bee #1- 10am-3pm @ Bull Mountain

October 29, 2017 – Work Bee #2- 10am-3pm @ Bull Mountain

November 18, 2017 – OPEN HOUSE- 10am-2pm @ Library Meeting Room

We hope to see lots of you at the AGM.  We’ll be giving an update on the wildfire impacts at the hill….and yes, there are some.  As always, we are looking for more volunteers to get involved with our club.  If you have some time to give, and are passionate about cross country skiing and improving our facility we’d love to have you on board!