Weather Conditions for February 18th, 2019
Teck 2019 BC Midget Championships Notification
We are hosting the BC Midget Championships this weekend at Sovereign Lake! Welcome to all our visitors from across the province. This is a special event just for 9-12 year olds.
1/2 Sovereign, Sovereign and the Stadium will be in use for the day on Saturday but there is access for the public to Woodland Bell and all other ski trails, in addition to our snowshoe trials from our control point for the public at the end of the Upper Parking Lot (by the big wood trail sign). Sunday all trails will be open to the public with racing confined to the stadium.
There are no race events of BC Family Day. Tickets are 50% off on Family Day!!!
SUNDAY RACE NOTICE:
Due to high winds and increased windchill this morning, the race committee has made the executive decision to delay the race start until 11 am.
Races will commence straight into Rounds without a qualifier, utilizing yesterdays results as todays qualifier times. Best of luck today and congrats to yesterdays participants and winners!
| New Snow (last 12 hrs): | 3 cms |
| New Snow (last 24 hrs): | 6 cms |
| Total Packed Depth (In Stadium): | 35 cms |
| Annual Snowfall to Date: | 294 cms |
| Wax of the Day: | Grip: Blue Glide: Blue |
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Monday
02/18
0%
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
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Tuesday
02/19
60%
Snow Showers
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
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Wednesday
02/20
10%
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
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Trail Conditions for February 18th, 2019
SUNDAY Feb 17th 7:00 am
Teck 2019 BC Midget Championships Notification
We are hosting the BC Midget Championships this weekend at Sovereign Lake! Welcome to all our visitors from across the province. This is a special event just for 9-12 year olds.
Sunday all trails will be open to the public with racing confined to the stadium.
There are no race events of BC Family Day. Tickets are 50% off on Family Day!!!
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The temperature at 7:00 am is -11.
The inner trails were groomed this morning. They are Woodland Bell, Carl Wylie, Passmore, 1/2 Sovereign and Sovereign, Revenge, Montezuma, White Elephant, Maid of Vernon, Black Prince, Silver Queen . The remainder are being groomed now.
Remember that Gold Mtn is accessed from the park sign at the far end of the 3rd parking lot.
All snowshoe and backcountry trails are open.
Please park at a 45-degree angle and close to the vehicle beside you. It makes it a lot easier to get out of your parking spot when there is a centre row of vehicles.
Come on up and enjoy winter at it’s best!
| Novice | Open | Last Groomed | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wylie's Loop
Wylie's LoopA short and fun connector trail for skiers of all ages.Trail Distance: .5km Currently Groomed: .5km |
Open | Today | ||
Woodland Bell
Woodland Bell4.3 km is our most skied trail with perfect terrain for you and your family.Trail Distance: 4.0km Currently Groomed: 4.0km |
Open | Today | ||
Sovereign
Sovereign1.25km is an easy trail with a couple of fun little hills.Trail Distance: 1.0km Currently Groomed: 1.0km |
Open | Today | ||
Passmore
PassmoreTrail Distance: 2.5km Currently Groomed: 2.5km |
Open | Today | ||
Northern Lights
Northern Lights3.5km utilizes parts of Passmore and Wylie's Loop connecting them through the stadium. Enjoy evening skiing (Tuesday through Thursday) under the warm glow of the lights.Trail Distance: .3km Currently Groomed: .3km |
Open | Today | ||
Jessica's Trail
Jessica's TrailA beautiful backcountry type classic ski trail that twists and turns through beautiful Spruce and Balsam stands. Named in memory of Jessica Eaman, a huge supporter of youth programs at SLNC.Trail Distance: 1.2km |
Open | 2+ Days Ago | ||
Half Sovereign
Half SovereignTrail Distance: .4km Currently Groomed: .4km |
Open | Today | ||
Comin' Round the Mountain
Comin' Round the MountainTrail Distance: .5km |
Open | Not Groomed | ||
Animal Trail
Animal TrailThis short 300m backcountry trail is PERFECT for taking your little one for a cruise through the forest to find all the cut-out animals in the forest. An old trail that was just re-opened on January 18th, 2019 after being abandoned for at least 6 years. It is located within Wylies Loop accessed from the stadium. More signage is coming.Trail Distance: 1km |
Open | 2+ Days Ago |
| Intermediate | Open | Last Groomed | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maid of Vernon
Maid of Vernon2.5 km loop offers ideal rolling curvy terrain.Trail Distance: 1.4km Currently Groomed: 1.4km |
Open | Today | ||
Carl Wylie Trail
Carl Wylie Trail6.8km loop is guaranteed to be a new favourite; designed by Carl’s son Don. It is a great way to experience Black Prince cabin as well as some scenic views of the Shuswap Valley. It’s an amazing ski at sunset!!Trail Distance: 4.4km Currently Groomed: 4.4km |
Open | Today | ||
Black Prince
Black Prince5.6 km loop offering a moderate downhill run including a couple of thrilling corners. After visiting the Black Prince cabin the invigorating climb will get your heart going. The additional 1.3km loop from the cabin towards Lars Taylor features a steep climb followed by an exhilarating downhill.Trail Distance: 2.9km |
Open | Today |
| Advanced | Open | Last Groomed | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
White Elephant
White ElephantTrail Distance: 2.5km |
Open | 2+ Days Ago | ||
Upper World Cup
Upper World Cup5km of amazing terrain with large rolling hills and a couple of thrilling high speed downhill corners.Trail Distance: 2.5km |
Open | Not Groomed | ||
Silver Queen
Silver Queen9.9km loop is a true wilderness experience connecting Black Prince to the Prince of Wales trail with one long, fun downhill and a long rolling climb.Trail Distance: 3.9km Currently Groomed: 3.9km |
Open | Today | ||
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales4.5km loop offers an exciting downhill (one of our best) followed by a rolling climb back to the lodge.Trail Distance: 2.1km Currently Groomed: 2.1km |
Open | Not Groomed | ||
Montezuma's Revenge
Montezuma's Revenge2.3km is a great additional loop (starts and ends at the same place) with amazing humps, bumps and curves.Trail Distance: 2.3km Currently Groomed: 2.3km |
Open | Today | ||
Montezuma
Montezuma2.3km offers a fun and challenging downhill linked to a vigorous climb.Trail Distance: 2.3km Currently Groomed: 2.3km |
Open | Today | ||
Lower World Cup
Lower World Cup3.5km is a minor alteration on the real Lower World Cup. Access using Montezuma and then stick to the inner connectors around White ElephantTrail Distance: 3.5km Currently Groomed: 3.5km |
Open | Not Groomed | ||
Lars Taylor
Lars Taylor12.5 km loop up Aberdeen and down Lars Taylor. This route leads to the summit of Silver Star Mtn where you can enjoy great views of the Vernon Valley and an exhilarating downhill either back the way you came or on Lars Taylor. (Access to Silver Star Mountain Resort)Trail Distance: 3.7km Currently Groomed: 3.7km |
Open | Yesterday | ||
Gold Mountain
Gold Mountain2km (each way) is the most direct connection to Silver Star Mountain Resort. Groomed after every snowfall.Trail Distance: 2.4km Currently Groomed: 2.4km |
Open | Today | ||
Aberdeen
Aberdeen12.6 km loop is a slightly longer way over the mountain via the Black Prince Cabin and up Lars Taylor which provides a challenging climb to the summit and another thrilling descent down the Aberdeen side of the loop. (Access to Silver Star Mountain Resort)Trail Distance: 5.0km Currently Groomed: 5.0km |
Open | Yesterday |
| Snow Shoe | Open | Last Groomed | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wild Goose
Wild GooseTrail Distance: 6.2km |
Open | |||
White Rabbit
White RabbitTrail Distance: 5km |
Open | |||
Trapline
TraplineTrail Distance: 5km |
Open | |||
Ridgeline
RidgelineTrail Distance: 3km |
Open | |||
Cabin Fever
Cabin FeverTrail Distance: 5km |
Open |
| Backcountry | Open | Last Groomed | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Upper Kennedy
Upper KennedyTrail Distance: 4.1km |
Open | |||
Powder Queen
Powder QueenTrail Distance: 2.5km |
Open | |||
Passmore Connector
Passmore ConnectorTrail Distance: 0.2km |
Open | |||
Mystery Express
Mystery ExpressTrail Distance: 0.5km |
Open | |||
Lower Kennedy
Lower Kennedy |
Open | |||
Coyote Caper
Coyote CaperTrail Distance: 2km |
Open | |||
Beth's Trail
Beth's TrailTrail Distance: 1.9km |
Open | |||
Alder Trail
Alder TrailTrail Distance: 1.5km |
Closed |
