Just another very important heads up to those who may think of heading this way over the weekend. We will NOT BE OPENING the lower gate at Allen Creek this weekend. We know there is a very good chance that users will still try to drive up the road (which is no longer in shape for trucks) and we do not want our access destroyed by vehicle traffic. Sorry for the...

  If you are looking for the folks at that VARDA office this year, please note that we have moved into a new space. We are now located on 1020 Commercial drive, one building away from the Caribou Grill Restaurant.  Turn left off of 5th avenue just before the Grill and you will see our new space.  Stop in to say hi but it’s best to call first to...

The storm that passed through last night looks to have drop approx 20cm of snow at the alpine elevations according to some online weather stations. The very high winds would have blown this stuff all over the place, so use caution for the next while. We still need a lot more at the lower elevations to have a full on start to the season. So far we are behind,...

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. ...