NEWS
Eagle River Staging Area Closed
With the creeks and rivers thawing, it is time to close the gate at the Eagle River Staging Area due to safety concerns.
March 31 update
Town OHV bylaw allowing access to the trails from town residence ends today. Sleds must be trailered out of town. Staging Areas are still open. Rivers and creeks are starting to flow but trails still have a lot of snow cover. It is too warm to groom so groomer has been parked.
March 24 update
Groomer tried to go out this week but snow is balling up because temperature is too warm. Trails are still in good condition. High traffic areas around Eagle River Staging area are a little rough but fresh snow is still falling. Watch for melting and overflow on creeks and rivers.
March 15 update
Trails near town are a little rough. Groomer will be out if weather cools off. Trails in Groat Creek area and Virginia Hills are still very good. Watch for open water on rivers and lakes.
MONTHLY MEETING AT CARSON WARM-UP SHELTER
Just a reminder that the monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 9 will be held at the Carson Warm-Up Shelter. The meeting will start at 7:00pm but be there at 6:00pm for a hot dog roast. (Bring your own dogs.) Everyone is welcome.
Golden Triangle update Feb28
Trailblazers were out yesterday to check the condition of trail between Letter M and O. Some snow was bladed back onto trail by seismic company but trail still very icy and rough. Did not make it to N as a ravine was impassable on existing trail due to ice, icebanks, and ruts. We will look […]
POKER RALLY SUCCESS
Thanks to all participants, sponsors and volunteers for making the 2011 Whitecourt Trailblazers Poker Rally a huge success. The turn out was better expected with -30° overnight temperatures. Congratulations to Whitecourt's Sheldon Hogan the winner of the 2011 Polaris RMK-PRO and to all other prize winners throughout the weekend. Hope to see you all again […]
OFFICIAL OPENING OF MANWEILER TRAIL
Manweiler Trail was officially opened on February 01, 2011 in conjunction with the 2011 VIP & Media Ride. The Club decided that the 2011 VIP & Media Ride would showcase portions of the new trail system developed in 2010 through the NTC Trail Development Program through grants from the Federal and Provincial Governments. The 2011 […]
Feb 10 update
Virginia Hills Trail to Gundy Rest Area was groomed Wed. Town to Blue Ridge Haul Road was groomed Tuesday. Town to Summit Cabin and Manweiler Trail from Summit Cabin to Athabasca River was groomed Monday. No fresh snow recently. Trails are hard and fast and excellent..scratchers needed. Snow is settled in bush. Please buy a […]
Triangle Trail
Looks like the Golden triangle 5 Km either side of the letter N (Between the Blue Ridge haul road and letter O on the way to Swan Hills) is basically impassible due to Seismic crews blading the snow down to earth. On the plus side eight or nine club members have cleared all the blowdown caused […]
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Thank-you to The Town of Whitecourt for your continued support!
Thanks so much to the Town of Whitecourt for your community support through tourism grants, helping us to store our cats and other equipment in the shop, F.I.C. assistance, trails and your continued support through our tourism partnership. In addition, your municipal support on The Golden Triangle is very much appreciated! Always a pleasure working […]
Thank-you to ANC for your Trail Section Sponsorship!
Thanks a bunch to Alberta Newsprint Company for your continued support with the sponsorship of a trail section on the north side. They sponsor from the Athabasca River to the Eagle River Staging. Thanks for supporting us over the years. We appreciate it so much.
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