DOWN HILL SKIING

BEAR MOUNTAIN - Dawson Creek

Open during on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon– 6pm in addition to regular weekend hours during SPRING BREAK!

Fridays from 6 – 10pm
Saturdays from noon to 8 pm
Sundays from noon to 6pm

Ski passes avaiable at Griffin Sports and the Ski Hill.

For more information please contact: Gord @ 782-4988.

POWDER KING - Pine Pass Hwy 97S (John Hart)

Situated in the Pine Pass approximately 210 km (131 miles) SW from Dawson Creek.

Hours:

Thursday & Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3:30 pm

Reporting excellent conditions!

There is a shuttle bus from Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek on Saturdays and Sundays.

For information please visit the Powder King website or call 1- 866-769-5464

BIG BAM - Taylor

Expecting to remain closed for the season.

WHISPERING PINES - Worlsey, Alberta

Reporting 10cm of new snow since March 17th.

Regular Ski Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Lifts are operating from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM

For more information please visit the Whispering Pines website or call 1-866-685-2594.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

DAWSON CREEK

Still great ski conditions at Bear Mountain Nordic Trails.

For more information or memberships please visit Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association or contact: Pat 250-782-8796

TUMBLER RIDGE

Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society reports: The recent snow has created some very good ski conditions, especially up Flatbed Creek to Flatbed Falls (7km return distance). The Golf-course and the Wolverine trails are also skiable. With some more snow in the forecast, it looks like we will be enjoying some late season skiing. As always with creek skiing, when temperatures warm up above zero for a while the creeks can become unsafe.

For details on these long-distance creek-skis feel free to contact Charles (250 242 3984) or Kevin (250 242 4860).

FORT ST. JOHN

The Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club reports: The Beatton trails were groomed and track set on Sunday, but now the snow is coming down so it will likely mean powder skiing until this weekend! Great conditions for classic skiing.

SNOWMOBILING

Safe backcountry travel requires training and experience. You control your own risk by choosing where, when and how you travel. Please be aware of the risk of avalanche for all mountain areas. Carry Peeps, Probes and Shovels at ALL times if you are heading out into the backcountry. Please pack out everything you take in.

IMPORTANT!!! Avalanche conditions for the Northern Rockies area can be found at CanadianAvalancheCenter and it is strongly suggested that you visit the site. There is ALWAYS a high risk of AVALANCHES in the mountains.

The Paradise Valley Snowmobile Cub out of Dawson Creek reports: Very poor riding conditions. The trail system is eroding and showing open and bare spots. Areas open to sunshine are melting quickly and in some cases bare sections are already showing. The Community Pasture/River Road trails are unrideable. The Muskeg Lake and Puggins Mountain trail system are still in fair condition with recent snowfalls of 5cms. Always use caution when riding this time of year.

The Fort St John, Charlie Lake & Taylor areas reports: 3'' of fresh snow. Trails are still in poor condition. Watch out for stumps and rocks and take care. LET IT SNOW! Our next meeting is on April 3rd.

Fort Nelson reports: 2 inches of new snow make for fair riding conditions

Tumbler Ridge reports: Information on sledding conditions was not available at time of this report.

MacKenzie reports: Mackenzie area got a little dusting of snow over night but snow is hard on the base of the mountains and the trails. Alpine still has good riding area as there is soft snow up there with lots of base snow. Spring conditions are creeping up on us fast.

Chetwynd (Hasler & Silver Sands) Hasler area reporting fresh snow in the mountains. Riding conditions are awesome! The avalanche risk is extremely high!

Take the time to check your Peeps and change your batteries.

Always remember to use the buddy system when out riding. Never Ride Alone. Keep in mind that slides can happen at any time and there is ALWAYS a high avalanche risk in the mountains.

Think Safety! Your Life Depends On It!

Prepared by: Tourism Dawson Creek,Visitor Info Centre
(250) 782-9595 or toll free 1-866-645-3022

Disclaimer: This report is anecdotal and provided for information purposes only. You are reminded that winter conditions can change quickly and are advised to visit the websites and make individual inquiries as part of your trip planning.

Helpful Resources:

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Hello North- Rocky Mountains-Alaska Highway

Bear Mountain Cross Country Ski Map

Directions to Bear Mountain Recreational area