The Kicking Horse Fire Road was last double track set a few days ago. The Connector did not get done because the snow is soooooo hard–the groomers said it would likely damage it more than do good. We’ve had some wind since which has brought down the tree bombs and pine needles. A fresh coat of snow would be helpful there but at least we have tracks. Either toooooo much snow or toooooo little hey? We still live in paradise!

Takkakaw Falls Road DID get groomed and track set late yesterday afternoon! Just found out. You can ski for 7 km. up to the switchbacks on beautiful tracks.Thanks Andrew.
what a weekend at Emerald Lake. The Connector trail was packed with people with the Family Weekend. We are missing our Lake trail and Access to the back loop—but everyone was happy—great weather!!!!

The CONNECTOR SKI TRAIL TO FIELD was track set yesterday morning. It was blowing in Field then so the valley part may be filled in. The KICKING HORSE FIRE ROAD at the Natural Bridge was apparently good enough. Still NO TRACK at Emerald due to the Avalanche.
FULL MOON SKI TONITE AT 8 PM–meet at the Natural Bridge!

Friday is when the Parks Track Setters are due to come to Yoho. Last track setting done on Monday the 14th. and trails are in good shape–and that was the Connector, Tally-Ho to the Info Center, Kicking Horse Fire Road. NO TRAILS ON THE LAKE OR HORSE TRAIL OR ALLUVIAL FAN @ EMERALD DUE TO THE AVALANCHES OF Feb. 12th.
I will try and update again tomorrow.
Full moon ski on Sat. @ the Natural Bridge parking lot–going down to the Meeting of the Waters on the Kicking Horse Fire Road. 8 PM

The avalanche came down at Emerald on Saturday night !!!!
The hiking trail and lake trail are TOTALLY wiped out.
The force broke through the ice all the way to the bridge!!!
Open water EVERYWHERE !!!!!
******NO TRAIL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
****** Ski the Kicking Horse trail and Field to the Natural Bridge and be safe!!!
***Stay off the CONNECTOR cause there are 2 danger areas on it!!
What a winter we are having!!!

Open water in front of Emerald Sports from the force of the Avalanche. Icebergs and NO X-C Trail

Recent avalanche debris at Emerald Lake--it came down full force around 11.30 pm Sat. Feb 12th

Yesterday, Hans and John Quinn were working the Emerald Trails. It was snowing pretty hard so they did their best — since we’ll get a bunch more snow to come. I noticed the Connector was perfectly track set —so likely with both of them—all trails got done. You can call the shop at 250-343-6000 after noon for a better report. We are off to Ohara ACC for 3 days–to snorkel. Cheers