Mt. McIntyre ski report

Thursday January 26, 2012

By Whitehorse Cross-Country Ski Club

Trail Conditions

Dog, Sundog, Copper to Best Chance, Lower and Upper Valley, Logan Burn, Jeff Link, Wolf, Selwyn’s Loop, World Cup 10K, Powerline, Pierre Harvey, Lynx, Raven, Coyote, 7.5K, Monique

Waterreus and the Stadium were groomed Thursday morning.  Excellent for classic.

The trail lights are on from dusk to 9:30 p.m. on weeknights.

Safety reminders:

Carry a cell phone and let somebody know where you are skiing.

Be prepared - carry matches, safety blanket, and hand warmers.

Take a map and know where you are. Be familiar with the emergency supply caches that are located on the trails.

Wax Suggestions:  Rode green. Check the wax of the day board for current suggestion.

Events and Program Information

Jackrabbit program is running on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Wednesday Waxwings (women’s recreational skiing) meet and are ready to ski at 6 p.m.

SnowFun Wednesdays are at 4:30 p.m.
Winter Ski Festival with burgers and beer on Jan. 26. Registration open until 5:30 p.m.

Coast Mountain Sports Wax & Wine at Coast Mountain on Jan 27 at 7 p.m.

The Air North Challenge starts Feb. 1. 

Fast–Food #3 is Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. Start time is 6 p.m. 

Call 668-4477 for more info.

Hours of Operation

Wax Room:  Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Sat/Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Ski Base: Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat/Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For updated trail conditions and event information check the website http://www.xcskiwhitehorse.ca.