As the Whitecourt Trailblazers wrap up another incredible Snowmobile Season we’d like to give the biggest shout out and THANK-YOU to our amazing Executive Board of Directors Team!
It is so hard to thank this crew enough for the above and beyond efforts each of them puts in all year long (the work doesn’t stop when the season ends!). And we couldn’t be happier to have them ALL back on the executive for next season!

Hours upon hours of hard boots on the ground work goes in to keeping this club to the high standards we hold it to.
This executive team works tirelessly season after season putting in thousands of hours (yes… thousands). Attending club, community and industry meetings. They spend days/weeks/months ensuring the trails are ready for our members and visitors to get out as soon as that snow flies; along side our amazing Adopt-A-Trail volunteers & Groomer Operators!
Ongoing and never ending maintenance on the cub facilities (cabins, outhouses, shelters and woodsheds – New BBQ’s installed for our members convenience!)
They’re continuously building and installing upgrades to our fleet and infrastructure! Did you peek the new cabin drying racks and newly built and installed outhouse/woodshed combos?!
Groomer repairs, Supporting local businesses and building relationships, Fundraising, Selling Memberships, Managing Finances and so much more.
They consistently advocate for snowmobiling in our community and all across the province and country!

This team works so incredibly well together; always brainstorming better ways to have another successful snowmobile season.
You are all so greatly appreciated and we hope our members can help us in the comments by sending them a great big THANK-YOU!
We hope our snowmobile community had a fantastic season on the trails 

Warmer temperatures and some snow this past week; expect to find spring riding conditions out on the trails this week.
Natural hazards may include ice, running water, ruts, rocks, stumps, trees, muskeg. Our trails end at the bank to any body of water.
Any river, lake, pond or creek may no longer be frozen, please stay off of any large bodies of water. Stay Safe out there! 

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 Both of our staging areas remain open for now
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No new grooming on any of our trail sections this past week.
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Active logging on the Manweiler and Bessie Creek Trails continues.
Be cautious of logging road crossings and logging equipment. Obey all posted signage.
Continue to ” Ride at your own Risk”; spring conditions may be occurring across all trail systems.

Fresh snow for the Whitecourt area this week! Please still be aware of spring conditions, there is now flood / open water on the rivers.

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Eagle River Staging Area is open.

Groat Creek Staging Area is open.

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North trail system:

Golden Triangle Trail from #20 to Carson Cabin – Groomed March 26

Carson Trail from Carson Cabin to #9 – Groomed March 26

Carson Lake Trail from #9 to # 19 – Groomed March 26

South trail system:

Summit Trail from Town to the Airport – Groomed March 25  

Summit Trail from the Airport to Summit Cabin – Groomed March 26

Manweiler Trail from Summit Cabin to #45 -Groomed March 26

Bessie Creek Trail – Groomed March 26

Town trail system:

No new grooming this week

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A mulching project was completed earlier in week on the Summit Trail around #’s 36-46, Please use caution in this area.

Active logging on the Manweiler and Bessie Creek Trails continues. Be cautious of logging road crossings and logging equipment. Obey all posted signage.

As always, our words are ” Ride at your own Risk” as the environment can change the conditions at any given time.

Natural hazards may include ice, running water, ruts, rocks, stumps, trees, muskeg. Our trails end at the bank to any body of water. Any River, Lake, Pond or Creek may not be frozen, please stay off of any large bodies of water.

Stay Safe out there!

Thank-you so much to everyone who took the time to join us for our Spring A.G.M last night! And thank-you so much to the Eagle River Casino for hosting us and providing us with some delicious appetizers and their beautiful banquet room.

Help us in welcoming back ALL the returning Executive Members for the 2026 and 2027 season. The Whitecourt Trailblazers Executive remains the same for next season!

A massive commitment is made by each of the executive members annually; between meetings, promotions, trail management, fundraising, events and the list goes on and on.

These incredible people keep this club ongoing.

So thank-you so much to each of you.

President: Jeff Brooks
Vice President: Denis Blain
Treasurer: Shirley Picard
Membership Coordinator: Cindy Brooks
Groomer Coordinator: David Bilau
Safety Coordinator: Justin Mandel
Industry Liaison: Ray Hilts
Facilities Coordinator: Andy Sierens
South Trail Boss: Sean Schulte
North-West Trail Boss: Jeff Samson
North-East Trail Boss: David MacLeod
Director at Large: Keith Best

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Eagle River Staging Area is now open.
Groat Creek Staging Area is open.

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North Trail System
NO NEW GROOMING THIS WEEK

South Trail System
— Town to the Y on Summit Trail – Groomed March 12th
— Bessie Creek Trail – Groomed March 13th
— Manweiler Trail from #45 to Summit Cabin – Groomed March 13th
— Summit Trail from Y to Summit Cabin – Groomed March 13th
— Goodwin Lake Trail – Groomed March 13th

In-Town Trail System
NO NEW GROOMING THIS WEEK

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Active logging on the Manweiler and Bessie creek trails in the area of numbers 39,45 also between numbers 45,47 on the south trail system, be cautious of logging road crossings and logging equipment.

As always, our words are ” Ride at your own Risk” as the environment can change the conditions at any given time.

Natural hazards may include ice, running water, ruts, rocks, stumps, trees, muskeg. Our trails end at the bank to any body of water. Any River, Lake, Pond or Creek may not be frozen, please stay off of any large bodies of water. We have received rain this week – so expect spring riding conditions.

Stay Safe out there!

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Eagle River Staging Area is open , but has not been plowed yet – Scheduled for tomorrow.
Groat Creek Staging Area is open, but has not been plowed yet – Scheduled for next week.
The Eagle River Casino parking lot is still available for staging use as well and has been plowed.

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No new grooming this week on the North or South trail systems.

In-Town Trail System
No new grooming this week. Plans for in-town grooming to take place tomorrow.

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Active logging on the Manweiler and Bessie creek trails in the area of numbers 39,45 also between numbers 45,47 on the south trail system, be cautious of logging road crossings and logging equipment.
As always, our words are ” Ride at your own Risk” as the environment can change the conditions at any given time.
Natural hazards may include ice, running water, ruts, rocks, stumps, trees, muskeg. Our trails end at the bank to any body of water. Any River, Lake, Pond or Creek may not be frozen, please stay off of any large bodies of water.
Stay Safe out there!