DOWN HILL SKIING

BEAR MOUNTAIN - Dawson Creek

Bear Mountain is OPEN FOR SKIING

Thursdays from 6 - 10pm
Fridasy from 6 – 10pm
Saturdays from noon to 8 pm
Sundays from noon to 6pm

Ski passes avaiable at Griffin Sports and the Ski Hill.

For more information please contact: Gord @ 782-4988.

POWDER KING - Pine Pass Hwy 97S (John Hart)

Situated in the Pine Pass approximately 210 km (131 miles) SW from Dawson Creek.

Hours:

Thursday & Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3:30 pm

Reporting excellent conditions! 35/37 Runs open.

There is a shuttle bus from Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek on Saturdays and Sundays.

For information please visit the Powder King website or call 1- 866-769-5464

BIG BAM - Taylor

Opening Soon!

For more information please visit the Big Bam website and check out their facebook page too! (link on website)

WHISPERING PINES - Worlsey, Alberta

15 cm new snow since Jan. 28th. Reporting excellent conditions.

Regular Ski Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Lifts are operating from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM

For more information please visit the Whispering Pines website or call 1-866-685-2594.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

DAWSON CREEK

Reports that Skiing is still great. We will groom again next snowfall.

For more information or memberships please visit Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association or contact: Pat 250-782-8796

TUMBLER RIDGE

Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society reports: After last week’s snow, this week there was more rain, and more warm weather, and the ski trails are “sub-optimal”, in the kind words of one skier who went out Tuesday. “Yes, they can be skied, but you might do better bringing your skates along as they are extremely icy.” Then again, there are reports of bare patches along the trail, so it might be best just to avoid. The warm weather also puts a kibosh on the Flatbed Creek route. There’s still snow up high, but even that isn’t the greatest as recent high winds (topping out at well over 100 kph) have scoured certain areas and created hard drifts in others.

FORT ST. JOHN

The Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club reports: Both Beatton and Links have been groomed and track set and conditions are good.

SNOWMOBILING

Safe backcountry travel requires training and experience. You control your own risk by choosing where, when and how you travel. Please be aware of the risk of avalanche for all mountain areas. Carry Peeps, Probes and Shovels at ALL times if you are heading out into the backcountry. Please pack out everything you take in.

IMPORTANT!!! Avalanche conditions for the Northern Rockies area can be found at CanadianAvalancheCenter and it is strongly suggested that you visit the site. There is ALWAYS a high risk of AVALANCHES in the mountains.

The Paradise Valley Snowmobile Cub out of Dawson Creek reports: Snowmobiling is inching closer to becoming a reality. The recent snowfall is welcome but the 2-3 centimetres is just a dusting compared to what we need. Trails in the trees protected by wind are rideable but there is no snowbase underneath.

Please watch for hidden debris. The Pasture part of the trail is windblown and most of the fields are exposed. South facing slopes are icy and dangerous. Please ride with caution.

The Fort St John, Charlie Lake & Taylor areas are reporting there is 6" of fresh snow and there is just enough snow to go on trails but there is lots of rocks and debris showing so stay on the trail. The club will be doing maintenance to our cabin at Redfern Lake from Feb. 16th thru 20 so the cabin will not be open to the general public. The next meeting is on Feb. 7th at 730 at the legion.

Fort Nelson reports there is a 12” snow base but conditional are marginal. More snow is needed.

Tumbler Ridge reports: The higher elevation areas have recently been battered with high winds, scouring some areas and creating rock-hard drifts in others. While the wind is blowing the snow into the valleys (can we say Core Lodge), it is also wind-loading slopes, creating dangerous slab avalanche conditions. People are still going out, and there are still some great places to ride, but if you’re expecting the ten feet of powder that Tumbler Ridge is famous for, this just isn’t your year. Still, as they say, a poor day riding is better than a great day at work…

MacKenzie: The snow conditions in the Mackenzie area are deep. Rain in the area so avalanche hazards are a concern. The Morfee mountain trail is groomed to the alpine. Parking lots in the pine pass are open at this present time but are expecting a snow fall

Chetwynd (Hasler & Silver Sands) Hasler area reporting lots of new snow and conditions are great!! And of course the avalanche risk is always high.

Take the time to check your Peeps and change your batteries.

Always remember to use the buddy system when out riding. Never Ride Alone. Keep in mind that slides can happen at any time and there is ALWAYS a high avalanche risk in the mountains.

Think Safety! Your Life Depends On It!

Prepared by: Tourism Dawson Creek,Visitor Info Centre
(250) 782-9595 or toll free 1-866-645-3022

Disclaimer: This report is anecdotal and provided for information purposes only. You are reminded that winter conditions can change quickly and are advised to visit the websites and make individual inquiries as part of your trip planning.

Helpful Resources:

Weather

DriveBC Home Page

Hello North- Rocky Mountains-Alaska Highway

Bear Mountain Cross Country Ski Map

Directions to Bear Mountain Recreational area