After one of the most fantastic winter seasons in recent memory, we are calling the Lake Windermere and Lake Lillian Whiteways βClosedβ as of this week because of the warm temperatures.
Thanks for a great season - particularly to Brad Kitching, the...
After one of the most fantastic winter seasons in recent memory, we are calling the Lake Windermere and Lake Lillian Whiteways βClosedβ as of this week because of the warm temperatures.
Thanks for a great season - particularly to Brad Kitching, the Whiteway operator who maintains the trails tirelessly through the winter. Thanks are also due to the DOI and RDEK for their ongoing support of the Whiteway, and to every single person who donated a day use fee or purchased a membership in support of the trail and our non-profit club!
Although this season will be hard to beat, weβre all hoping next year is even better!!
Kat Kazakoff Thanks so much Brad for doing a great job on grooming !
Kristine Hajas Thank you for a great season!
Duncan Whittick Can't wait for next year!
Maggie Haugseth Thank you!
Jamie LeBourdais Gillies Thanks for all the great skates, skis and walks on the Whiteway Brad and TCNC. We are so fortunate to have this happen in our backyard.
Carolyn Kurtz Yes it was a great season! Hope you;ve taken the benches off as well as the sign!!π
Lise Niddrie It was a wonderful season - Thankyou !
Lexie Moseley-Williams Meesh Jensen woulda been a funny skate π
Keats Gipsy Thank you all just beautiful job
Marion Labrie Wonderful season.... benches were a nice touch. Thanks for sharing that picture Jamie.... it says it all:)
Someone must have put a pox on our equipment this year - the skidoo we use to set xc ski tracks is now fixed, but the trailer used to transport it is now in need of repair. For this reason we can only set tracks...
Someone must have put a pox on our equipment this year - the skidoo we use to set xc ski tracks is now fixed, but the trailer used to transport it is now in need of repair. For this reason we can only set tracks up at Lake Lillian until the trailer is fixed. This might be for the best, since Lake Windermere is experiencing some serious wind today! Bundle up tight if you head out today!
Arlene Langerud Baltrus The tracks werenβt set at Lake Lillian on Sunday. But people had made classic tracks. Will there be any new track setting there soon?
Looking at the weather for the week ahead, this may be one of the last nice days to enjoy the Whiteway in full winter glory! Take full advantage of this gorgeous day and come on down for a skate or a ski on the lake...
Looking at the weather for the week ahead, this may be one of the last nice days to enjoy the Whiteway in full winter glory! Take full advantage of this gorgeous day and come on down for a skate or a ski on the lake βοΈ
The sweeping fairy came last night! Itβs windy out there but weβve got a fire going and are enjoying the snow capped mountain views. Come on down for a family skate before we get any flurries!
The sweeping fairy came last night! Itβs windy out there but weβve got a fire going and are enjoying the snow capped mountain views. Come on down for a family skate before we get any flurries!
The Weekly Whiteway report didn't make it into the newspaper today - so here's our update for the week ahead:
It was incredibly busy on the Whiteway last weekend, and the skating ice is showing a bit of wear as a...
The Weekly Whiteway report didn't make it into the newspaper today - so here's our update for the week ahead:
It was incredibly busy on the Whiteway last weekend, and the skating ice is showing a bit of wear as a result. A number of bumps and cracks to watch out for. But overall it is still in good shape, and weβre hoping it will stay that way for a while yet.
Our groomer-extraordinaire will be away this weekend, so the skating trail will get swept up as best we can on Friday, but there will be no sweeping service over the weekend.
Itβs looking like weβre headed towards some slightly warmer weather next week, so this could mean improved skating (i.e. fewer cracks and bumps) if it gets warm enough that the surface ice melts and re-freezes. Please do not travel on the trail when it is wet or just slightly frozen - we need a good solid surface freeze after a melt, in order to get that smooth skating we all love.
Our snowmobile for setting cross-country ski tracks was having electrical issues, but the parts are ordered and on their way so we should be tracksetting again soon. Hopefully fixed by this Friday. Thankfully we've only gotten a little snow out there, which has helped save the ski tracks while we wait for the snowmobile to get back up and running. Thank you for your patience!
Our sled used to set ski tracks is having electrical issues, so make good use of the ski tracks that were set on Friday before too much more snow falls. We will post an update when we're able to set ski tracks again! (Y)
Our sled used to set ski tracks is having electrical issues, so make good use of the ski tracks that were set on Friday before too much more snow falls. We will post an update when we're able to set ski tracks again! (Y)
Lake Lillian is looking lovely! π The classic groomer is fixed up and fresh tracks are set on Lake Windermere, Lake Lillian, and the Junior Johnson. Looks like winter's back for a while yet!
Lake Lillian is looking lovely! π The classic groomer is fixed up and fresh tracks are set on Lake Windermere, Lake Lillian, and the Junior Johnson. Looks like winter's back for a while yet!
Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club This stunning shot taken by Brad up at Lillian this afternoon
Kat Kazakoff Yay !!!!
Kat Kazakoff Sherry Kaz
Kat Kazakoff Nancy Thornton this is the lake I love to skijor on .. its 3km loop and this was just posted it is finallly groomed and ready to go ! Will be heading over after work tomorrow !!!
Kristine Hajas Beth O'Fee will be awesome tomorrow!
Come enjoy the skating trail while itβs still somewhat snow free! Swept this morning but itβs getting covered up slowly as the light snow falls. Early bird gets the worm today! #whiteway
Come enjoy the skating trail while itβs still somewhat snow free! Swept this morning but itβs getting covered up slowly as the light snow falls. Early bird gets the worm today! #whiteway
Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Update: as of 2:15 there are a few cms of snow now covering the trail. Still some brave souls out facing the wind and snow! If you do head out just be cautious since the odd chip and bumpy spot will be less visible.
The snow has put the white back in the Lake Windermere Whiteway! Not enough to groom the ski track, but the skating trail has been swept! Some bumpy spots out there, helmets recommended as always. Drop in between 1-3pm for a fun gliding contest, prizes...
The snow has put the white back in the Lake Windermere Whiteway! Not enough to groom the ski track, but the skating trail has been swept! Some bumpy spots out there, helmets recommended as always. Drop in between 1-3pm for a fun gliding contest, prizes to be won for the longest glide!
After one of the most fantastic winter seasons in recent memory, we are calling the Lake Windermere and Lake Lillian Whiteways βClosedβ as of this week because of the warm temperatures.
Thanks for a great season - particularly to Brad Kitching, the...
Thanks for a great season - particularly to Brad Kitching, the Whiteway operator who maintains the trails tirelessly through the winter. Thanks are also due to the DOI and RDEK for their ongoing support of the Whiteway, and to every single person who donated a day use fee or purchased a membership in support of the trail and our non-profit club!
Although this season will be hard to beat, weβre all hoping next year is even better!!