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SNOW CONDITIONS
For Rocky Mountain House & Nordegg Area
Date: April 2, 2008
Submitted by Wesley Eror
After 8:00 p.m. (403) 845-2461
Daytime Weekdays - (403) 721-3965
Names of Snowmobile
Areas |
Random
Trail Conditions
Poor - Fair - Good
V. Good - Excellent |
New Snow Amount
cm & date |
Overall Snow
Depth (cm) |
1) North Highway 11 and West of Highway 734
Brazeau River, Brown Creek, Blackstone River,
Chungo River, Wapiabi River |
Good |
Trace April 8/08
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40 - 50 cm |
2) North Highway 11 and East of Highway 734
Baldy Mountain, Shunda Creek, Blackstone River |
Good |
Trace April 8/08
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40 cm |
3) Nordegg Area
Baldy Mountain, Shunda Creek, Snow Creek,
Goldeye Lake, Nordegg Mine Site |
Good/Fair
Town site fair only
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Trace April 8/08
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35 cm
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4) Cline Creek
(Sugar Bowl: Open Dec. 1 - April 30) |
Fair/Good
Rocky/Rough |
10 cm April 8/08
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50 - 70 cm |
5) Crescent Falls
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Good |
Trace April 8/08 |
40 cm |
6) Shunda Ridge
Camp 15, McGreggor Lake, Jack Fish Lake, Harlech |
Good |
20 cm Mar. 30/08 |
45 cm |
7) West of 734, South Ram
Ranger Creek (Open Dec. 1 - April 30)
Peppers Lake |
Good |
10cm April 8/08 |
40 - 70 cm |
8) Chambers Creek
Radial Lake, Louis Lake, Rocky Area |
Poor |
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9) Baseline Area
Baseline Tower, Fall Creek,
Cow Lake,
Swan Lake, Prairie Creek |
Good |
10 cm April 8/08
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40 - 50 cm |
Check with Avalanche centre before going into the back country.
Let people know where you are going.
Think Snow!

Alberta Snowmobile Association
Phone: (780) 427-2695 Fax: (780) 415-1779
Website: www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca
E-Mail: asa@altasnowmobile.ab.ca |

Stay on the designated trails. The
widening and development of new trails requires written approval
from a Forest Officer. Many trails are used for a variety
of recreational activities. Slow down, be courteous and respect
other users and their limitations. Avoid wet, soft and sensitive
areas. Obey signs and observe the rules for the Forest Land
Use Zone you are in. If you have concern about trail conditions
or appropriate use, please call (403) 845-8250.
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Motorized User: Includes
recreational use of both off-highway vehicles and snow vehicles
Equestrian User: Or equine includes recreation
use of both horses and mules.
Non-motorized User: Includes all non-motorized
recreational activities except equestrian use where specified
or restricted.
Snow Vehicle: A motor vehicle designed and
equipped to be driven exclusively or chiefly on snow or ice
or both.
Off-Highway Vehicles: Or "OHV"
is defined as a vehicle used for cross-country travel on land,
water, snow, ice, marsh, swamp or other natural terrain and
which:
- Has curb weight of 590 kg (1300 lb) or
less
- Has tire pressure of 110 kpa (16 psi)
or less
- Has a wheel base of 1.85 metres (73")
or less
- Has a width of 1.78 metre (70")
or less
In accordance to Provincial Legislation,
every off highway vehicle and snow vehicle operating on crown
land must have valid registration and insurance, and have
a licence plate properly affixed. No one under the age of
14 years can operate an off highway vehicle or snow vehicle
unless accompanied by an adult. |
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