Whitehorse Daily Star

Mount McIntyre weekend ski report

Trail Report

By Whitehorse Star on December 10, 2010

Trail Report

Dog Trail, Copper to Best Chance, Upper and Lower Valley, Selwyn's Loop, Wolf, Coyote and Whiskey Jack are packed and tracked. Excellent for classic or skating.

Use caution on Upper Valley ridge. Lit trails are in good or excellent condition for classic or skating.

All other trails are good with up to 5 cm of powder. Grooming will continue over the weekend.

The World Cup 10 kilometre is recommended for experienced skiers only at this time.

When skiing in cold conditions, dress in layers, plan a shorter outing and take a cell phone.

Most trails are sheltered from the wind.

Skiers with dogs are allowed to park in the Mount McIntyre parking lot and the Dog Trail parking lot off Hamilton Boulevard. Access to Dog Trail from the Barking Lot is over the bridge and down Ketza Connector. The Stadium is no longer open for dogs.

The marked Emergency Supply Caches are located at various locations. Check trail map. Extra caution should be taken when skiing alone in cold temperatures.

Cell phone should always be carried.

Wax Suggestions: Rex Special green or Rode Green.

Events and Program Information

Lessons and programs are offered by Aurora Ski School, Performance Ski School and The Ski Base.

Call the club office for more information.

Five-km, 10-km or 15-km Time Trial is December 11, self- timed start at 12:30pm.

Christmas Pass booklets are available until Dec. 24 at The Ski Base. Valid

throughout the season.

Hours of Operation

Wax Room: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lights on Monday to Friday from dusk until 9:30 p.m.

The Ski Base: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For updated trail conditions and event information call the ski club Information Line 668-7742, sponsored by Northwestel, or check the website www.xcskiwhitehorse.ca - website by elviowebdesign.com.

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