The Whitecourt area has started to receive snow over the past week and currently has 10-15 cm. We understand riders are very excited to get out, but riding is NOT recommended at this time.

Trail cleaning is almost complete but still ongoing, and no grooming has been started yet.

Staging Areas:

•  Eagle River Staging Area is currently off limits; Government of Alberta crews are in there completing upgrades.
• Groat Creek Staging Area gate is now open.

Grooming:

For BOTH our North and South Trail Sections: No grooming has been done on the trails. More snow is still needed to begin filling creeks and start our grooming. Riding is NOT recommended at this time.

Hazards on the Trails:

Riding is again NOT recommended at this time, if you are heading out, please use extreme caution.

Active Logging on the Manweiler and Bessie Creek trails in the areas of number 39 & 45; and also between numbers 45 & 47 on the south trail system, please be cautious of logging road crossings, logging equipment and obey any and all signage.

Active Mulching on the Summit trail near numbers 36 & 46. Be cautious of equipment and personnel working in this area.

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

Early season conditions apply- natural hazards may include ice, running water, rocks, stumps, trees, muskeg. Our trails end at the bank to any body of water. Any Rivers, Lakes, Ponds or Creeks may not be frozen. Please stay off of any large bodies of water.

Stay Safe out there!