Snow conditions are still very thin in the Valemount area. We have had a long period with no precipitation and access to our riding areas has not improved. The riding areas are holding less than a meter of snow on average and many natural hazards still exist. Clemina and Chappell Creek: These areas do have safe access although the trails are very thin and...

Access to the Clemina and Chappell Creek riding areas is possible although both of the areas are holding less than a meter of snow on average. Major natural hazards still exist including open water, thin ice covered lakes, rocks and other hard objects. Allen Creek access is only for the very experienced rider. The trail is steep, rocky and extremely slippery. ...

The most recent storm has dropped some much needed snow into the valley bottom of the McBride to Blue River corridor. This is a report from the Allen Creek area today. The staging area was holding a fresh 18cm of new snow. The trail in now has full snow cover now although it is very thin in spots. The notorious switchbacks are still quite slippery and require...

Currently we are down in snow levels at this point from previous years. Unfortunately this will be the first year in over 10 seasons that VARDA will not be riding on the November long weekend. Conditions can change drastically over just a few days, so I urge you keep checking back here for important updates. Any questions can be addressed to...