2012/ 2013
Pigeon Lake Nordic Ski Club
Trail Conditions
Monday,
April 15th
Skied in tracks at PLPP are in pretty good shape considering. Loop B was particularly pleasant this morning. Loop C was a little crusty but still quite skiable.
We should be able to get in a couple more good morning skis before it's done.
Monday, April8th
With 5-6 inches of new snow in the last couple of days, skied in tracks in the Park are in great shape. This could last for the rest of the week with the best skiing in the morning.
Saturday, April 6th
What can I say? Last weekend I was riding my motorbike and x-country skiing. This
weekend I'm looking out the window and scratching my head! What's going on here?
Well, after all, I guess it's springtime in Alberta and anything can be expected.
What I can say for sure is that tracksetting is over for the season. Skied in tracks are the order of the remaining days of the season. Could be ok for the next few days.
Just a moment to say thanks for the resounding support for the rec grant and skiing in the Park. Your response was overwhelming and very much appreciated. I'll let you know the outcome as soon as I can…. Mike
Saturday, March 30th
Spring ski conditions at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park continue to be good.
Tracks are beginning to shallow out but are still very skiable.
I've been using red klister on my old skis but have talked to people who are using yellow and red wax. Whatever works for you is the best rule.
Remember…… hard and icy in the morning, soft and kind of slushy (depending on temp) in the afternoon and early evening.
Enjoy…. it's almost over.
Friday, March 22nd
Trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission have been groomed and trackset.
Ski conditions at Pigeon Lake are
muy bueno !!
Monday,March 18th
Trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission have been groomed and trackset.
Ski conditions at Pigeon Lake this week are Superb.
Saturday, March 16th
Due to ever changing and unpredictable weather conditions, trails at Pigeon Lake will not be trackset until Monday.
There is a base of good solid tracks under the new snow so skied-in tracks will be the order of the weekend.
Have a great time out there. It's not going to last forever!
Saturday, March 9th
Ski trails at Pigeon Lake are in excellent conditions.
Please keep in mind that tracks are firm and fast in the morning, soft and slow in the afternoons.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday,March 4th
Just a gentle reminder……. skied-in tracks in fresh new snow can easily be ruined by dogs and foot traffic. The case is the same with all tracks when temperatures rise above zero.
Please resist the temptation to walk or ski with your dogs while these conditions exist. A frozen set track can handle foot and pet traffic far better even as the temperature hovers around the zero mark. On that note, I'm happy to report the trails at PLPP and Rundle's have been groomed and trackset.
Snow conditions are great and it looks like we're in for at least another week of good spring skiing!
Saturday, March 2nd
Tracks have been set at Pigeon Lake Provincial park and Rundle's Mission.
The light and somewhat drier snowfall this evening and tomorrow will leave the trails in top shape for skiing for the time being.
Now we live day-to-day.
Have a great weekend.
Friday. March 1st
Rain - 6 above. This weather sucks. Only cooler temperatures and snowfall can salvage the trails at Pigeon Lake and save us from the dreaded KLISTER.
Saturday, February 23
Tracks at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park skied in nicely after the light snowfall early last Sunday morning. We could use a little more snow so we'll wait awhile longer before renovating. Like they say…… If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Trail conditions are GOOD.
Rundle's will need some work on Saturday morning. Drifting on the East end of the loops are a problem.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, February 16th
Trails in the Pigeon Lake area have suffered from recent weather events….. wind, rain and warm temps.
Trails at Rundle's are glazed, strewn with tree debris and drifted in the usual spots. Conditions could be rated at fair and poor in some areas.
Trails at PLPP are also glazed, not too much debris and drifted in a few spots as well. Conditions could be rated at fair and good in some areas.
The little bit of snow forecast could improve conditions considerably. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
Have a great weekend.
Friday. February 8th
It is reported….. I haven't been over to the Park for a few days….. that the ski conditions at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park are still good. Tracks are very firm but not glazed and in good condition. We can assume that Rundle's trails are in the same condition. Looks like a good day tomorrow for the Birkie as well.
We should put together a small team of keeners for next year's big ski.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, February 1st
Just enough new snow and just the right temperature (barely) for setting new tracks at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission last evening. If the weather doesn't get too crazy in the next few days, cross country skiing at Pigeon Lake is going to be just fine this weekend.
Have a good one!
Friday, January 25th
Trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission have been groomed and trackset.
Skiing conditions at Pigeon Lake are excellent and it looks like it's going to be a great weekend to get out and have some fun on the snow, wherever you may find yourself!
Remember to check out www.hiddensprings.ca as well.
The Whites welcome guests on their trails.
Saturday, January 19th
Despite the wacky weather lately, trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park are in pretty good shape….. skied in track on a good firm base with a little fresh snow on top.
I would have thought that Rundle's had fared as well but it looks like a couple of snowmobiles messed up the first loop somewhat. Too bad about that, but the rest of the trail is in pretty well the same shape as PLPP although somewhat windswept after tonight.
All-in-all, skiing at Pigeon Lake is looking good….. and a bit chilly….. for Sunday.
Routine grooming and tracksetting will resume next Thursday.
Loop A remains closed…… see below Happy Trails…..
Friday, January 11th
Trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission remain in great condition
with a few cms of new snow on good firm tracks.
More snow is forecast for early next week so tracks will be renovated accordingly.
Skiing in PLPP is limited to Loops B and C. Parking and access to the trails is located on the West side of the park on Hwy 771.
See Trail and Area maps for more info.
Monday, December 24th
Ski trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission have been groomed and trackset.
Snow conditions at Pigeon Lake are excellent and it looks like it's going to be a great week for skiing this holiday season. A little chilly for a few more days but looking very good for the weekend.
Just a couple of reminders…..
Skiing in PLPP is limited to Loops B and C. Parking and access to the trails is located on the West side of the park on Hwy 771.
See www.plnsc.com for area and trail maps.
The Whites encourage folks to try the trails at Hidden Springs Retreat near Winfield.
See www.hiddensprings.ca for more info and directions
Have a great Christmas everyone and a Very Happy New Year. See you on the trails!
Saturday, December 15th
Approximately 6.5 Kms of track have been set at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park.
Snow conditions in the Park are good and I'm pleased with the results.
Please remember that skiing is restricted to Loop's B & C….. access and parking from 771. See….. www.plnsc.com and go to 'Trail & Area Maps'
Trail signs and maps will be out next week.
Watch for moose on or about the trail. Steve Fairway mentioned that he saw four on his ski yesterday!
The main trailhead/parking area will not be open to the public until the new year. Still hauling in gravel for the new campsites.
Rundle's continues to be in great shape for skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.
Saturday, December 9th
We've had a few more inches of snow here in the Pigeon Lake area and trails at Rundle's are freshly renovated.
Conditions this weekend will be very good for skiing, hiking or snowshoeing at the Mission. Let's hope it warms up a little.
Skiing is now allowed in Pigeon Lake Provincial Park using the West link into the Park trails, East off of 771.
Skiers are restricted to loops 'C' and 'B' and no tracks have been set. There's some gorgeous snow in there!
See….. 'Trail and Area Maps' @ www.plnsc.com Watch for the trail in from Hwy 771. Parking is limited and
I'm advised by the RCMP that parking on the highway is legal but the vehicle should be well onto the shoulder.
The main road to the trailhead is still closed until further notice.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, November 30th
We've received a few cms of snow recently here in the Pigeon Lake region and skiing conditions at Rundle's are quite good. There's a few more in the forecast so I should be able to renovate the tracks early next week.
Hopefully, soon we'll be able to ski in PLPP as well .
I was informed recently that the White's are offering to host skiers at their place. They live just North of Hwy 13 on RR 32. That's just a few miles East of Winfield. Very nice groomed 6km loop in the woods .
Check out www.hiddensprings.ca for more info and call Barbara or Neil at 780-682-2480 before you head out.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, November24th
We've received a few cms of snow recently and are able to upgrade the trail conditions at Rundle's to GOOD again. Should be a great weekend for skiing here at Pigeon Lake.
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park remains closed for skiing.
Friday, November 16th
Unfortunately Rundle's trails have degraded somewhat from good to fair.
Although the warm weather has taken is toll on the snow and some grass is showing on Southern exposures, skiing at Rundle's is still very enjoyable.
PLPP remains closed.
Friday, November 9th
Trails at Rundle's Mission have been packed, groomed and trackset.
Ski conditions are good….. and chilly.
Sunday is supposed to be much nicer.
Have a great weekend.
Thursday, November 9th, 2012
Welcome to the 2012/13 edition of the
Pigeon Lake Nordic Ski Club ski season!
Just a short note to let you all know that Pigeon Lake Provincial Park is closed to the public at this time.
The Park has undergone extensive renovations this summer and it looks like construction will continue into early December. Park staff are making every effort to have the trails open and accessible as soon as possible.
In the meantime, trails at Rundle's Mission will probably be ready for skiing this weekend depending on how much
more snow we get in the next couple of days. At the very least, trails will be packed and suitable for skating/skijoring.
Watch for a Friday evening update.
Best Regards….. Mike
PS….. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the costs of trail grooming and tracksetting this past season. Very much appreciated!!!
Skied in tracks at PLPP are in pretty good shape considering. Loop B was particularly pleasant this morning. Loop C was a little crusty but still quite skiable.
We should be able to get in a couple more good morning skis before it's done.
Monday, April8th
With 5-6 inches of new snow in the last couple of days, skied in tracks in the Park are in great shape. This could last for the rest of the week with the best skiing in the morning.
Saturday, April 6th
What can I say? Last weekend I was riding my motorbike and x-country skiing. This
weekend I'm looking out the window and scratching my head! What's going on here?
Well, after all, I guess it's springtime in Alberta and anything can be expected.
What I can say for sure is that tracksetting is over for the season. Skied in tracks are the order of the remaining days of the season. Could be ok for the next few days.
Just a moment to say thanks for the resounding support for the rec grant and skiing in the Park. Your response was overwhelming and very much appreciated. I'll let you know the outcome as soon as I can…. Mike
Saturday, March 30th
Spring ski conditions at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park continue to be good.
Tracks are beginning to shallow out but are still very skiable.
I've been using red klister on my old skis but have talked to people who are using yellow and red wax. Whatever works for you is the best rule.
Remember…… hard and icy in the morning, soft and kind of slushy (depending on temp) in the afternoon and early evening.
Enjoy…. it's almost over.
Friday, March 22nd
Trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission have been groomed and trackset.
Ski conditions at Pigeon Lake are
muy bueno !!
Monday,March 18th
Trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission have been groomed and trackset.
Ski conditions at Pigeon Lake this week are Superb.
Saturday, March 16th
Due to ever changing and unpredictable weather conditions, trails at Pigeon Lake will not be trackset until Monday.
There is a base of good solid tracks under the new snow so skied-in tracks will be the order of the weekend.
Have a great time out there. It's not going to last forever!
Saturday, March 9th
Ski trails at Pigeon Lake are in excellent conditions.
Please keep in mind that tracks are firm and fast in the morning, soft and slow in the afternoons.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday,March 4th
Just a gentle reminder……. skied-in tracks in fresh new snow can easily be ruined by dogs and foot traffic. The case is the same with all tracks when temperatures rise above zero.
Please resist the temptation to walk or ski with your dogs while these conditions exist. A frozen set track can handle foot and pet traffic far better even as the temperature hovers around the zero mark. On that note, I'm happy to report the trails at PLPP and Rundle's have been groomed and trackset.
Snow conditions are great and it looks like we're in for at least another week of good spring skiing!
Saturday, March 2nd
Tracks have been set at Pigeon Lake Provincial park and Rundle's Mission.
The light and somewhat drier snowfall this evening and tomorrow will leave the trails in top shape for skiing for the time being.
Now we live day-to-day.
Have a great weekend.
Friday. March 1st
Rain - 6 above. This weather sucks. Only cooler temperatures and snowfall can salvage the trails at Pigeon Lake and save us from the dreaded KLISTER.
Saturday, February 23
Tracks at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park skied in nicely after the light snowfall early last Sunday morning. We could use a little more snow so we'll wait awhile longer before renovating. Like they say…… If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Trail conditions are GOOD.
Rundle's will need some work on Saturday morning. Drifting on the East end of the loops are a problem.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, February 16th
Trails in the Pigeon Lake area have suffered from recent weather events….. wind, rain and warm temps.
Trails at Rundle's are glazed, strewn with tree debris and drifted in the usual spots. Conditions could be rated at fair and poor in some areas.
Trails at PLPP are also glazed, not too much debris and drifted in a few spots as well. Conditions could be rated at fair and good in some areas.
The little bit of snow forecast could improve conditions considerably. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
Have a great weekend.
Friday. February 8th
It is reported….. I haven't been over to the Park for a few days….. that the ski conditions at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park are still good. Tracks are very firm but not glazed and in good condition. We can assume that Rundle's trails are in the same condition. Looks like a good day tomorrow for the Birkie as well.
We should put together a small team of keeners for next year's big ski.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, February 1st
Just enough new snow and just the right temperature (barely) for setting new tracks at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission last evening. If the weather doesn't get too crazy in the next few days, cross country skiing at Pigeon Lake is going to be just fine this weekend.
Have a good one!
Friday, January 25th
Trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission have been groomed and trackset.
Skiing conditions at Pigeon Lake are excellent and it looks like it's going to be a great weekend to get out and have some fun on the snow, wherever you may find yourself!
Remember to check out www.hiddensprings.ca as well.
The Whites welcome guests on their trails.
Saturday, January 19th
Despite the wacky weather lately, trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park are in pretty good shape….. skied in track on a good firm base with a little fresh snow on top.
I would have thought that Rundle's had fared as well but it looks like a couple of snowmobiles messed up the first loop somewhat. Too bad about that, but the rest of the trail is in pretty well the same shape as PLPP although somewhat windswept after tonight.
All-in-all, skiing at Pigeon Lake is looking good….. and a bit chilly….. for Sunday.
Routine grooming and tracksetting will resume next Thursday.
Loop A remains closed…… see below Happy Trails…..
Friday, January 11th
Trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission remain in great condition
with a few cms of new snow on good firm tracks.
More snow is forecast for early next week so tracks will be renovated accordingly.
Skiing in PLPP is limited to Loops B and C. Parking and access to the trails is located on the West side of the park on Hwy 771.
See Trail and Area maps for more info.
Monday, December 24th
Ski trails at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Rundle's Mission have been groomed and trackset.
Snow conditions at Pigeon Lake are excellent and it looks like it's going to be a great week for skiing this holiday season. A little chilly for a few more days but looking very good for the weekend.
Just a couple of reminders…..
Skiing in PLPP is limited to Loops B and C. Parking and access to the trails is located on the West side of the park on Hwy 771.
See www.plnsc.com for area and trail maps.
The Whites encourage folks to try the trails at Hidden Springs Retreat near Winfield.
See www.hiddensprings.ca for more info and directions
Have a great Christmas everyone and a Very Happy New Year. See you on the trails!
Saturday, December 15th
Approximately 6.5 Kms of track have been set at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park.
Snow conditions in the Park are good and I'm pleased with the results.
Please remember that skiing is restricted to Loop's B & C….. access and parking from 771. See….. www.plnsc.com and go to 'Trail & Area Maps'
Trail signs and maps will be out next week.
Watch for moose on or about the trail. Steve Fairway mentioned that he saw four on his ski yesterday!
The main trailhead/parking area will not be open to the public until the new year. Still hauling in gravel for the new campsites.
Rundle's continues to be in great shape for skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.
Saturday, December 9th
We've had a few more inches of snow here in the Pigeon Lake area and trails at Rundle's are freshly renovated.
Conditions this weekend will be very good for skiing, hiking or snowshoeing at the Mission. Let's hope it warms up a little.
Skiing is now allowed in Pigeon Lake Provincial Park using the West link into the Park trails, East off of 771.
Skiers are restricted to loops 'C' and 'B' and no tracks have been set. There's some gorgeous snow in there!
See….. 'Trail and Area Maps' @ www.plnsc.com Watch for the trail in from Hwy 771. Parking is limited and
I'm advised by the RCMP that parking on the highway is legal but the vehicle should be well onto the shoulder.
The main road to the trailhead is still closed until further notice.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, November 30th
We've received a few cms of snow recently here in the Pigeon Lake region and skiing conditions at Rundle's are quite good. There's a few more in the forecast so I should be able to renovate the tracks early next week.
Hopefully, soon we'll be able to ski in PLPP as well .
I was informed recently that the White's are offering to host skiers at their place. They live just North of Hwy 13 on RR 32. That's just a few miles East of Winfield. Very nice groomed 6km loop in the woods .
Check out www.hiddensprings.ca for more info and call Barbara or Neil at 780-682-2480 before you head out.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, November24th
We've received a few cms of snow recently and are able to upgrade the trail conditions at Rundle's to GOOD again. Should be a great weekend for skiing here at Pigeon Lake.
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park remains closed for skiing.
Friday, November 16th
Unfortunately Rundle's trails have degraded somewhat from good to fair.
Although the warm weather has taken is toll on the snow and some grass is showing on Southern exposures, skiing at Rundle's is still very enjoyable.
PLPP remains closed.
Friday, November 9th
Trails at Rundle's Mission have been packed, groomed and trackset.
Ski conditions are good….. and chilly.
Sunday is supposed to be much nicer.
Have a great weekend.
Thursday, November 9th, 2012
Welcome to the 2012/13 edition of the
Pigeon Lake Nordic Ski Club ski season!
Just a short note to let you all know that Pigeon Lake Provincial Park is closed to the public at this time.
The Park has undergone extensive renovations this summer and it looks like construction will continue into early December. Park staff are making every effort to have the trails open and accessible as soon as possible.
In the meantime, trails at Rundle's Mission will probably be ready for skiing this weekend depending on how much
more snow we get in the next couple of days. At the very least, trails will be packed and suitable for skating/skijoring.
Watch for a Friday evening update.
Best Regards….. Mike
PS….. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the costs of trail grooming and tracksetting this past season. Very much appreciated!!!