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Calgary Snowmobile Club – December 2017 Newsletter 1
CALGARY SNOWMOBILE CLUB
Snow Trails & Tales
December 2017
Destination Coordinator’s Report Just had our first ride of the year in Revelstoke. It was nice to see some new members join us for this event. We had 18 riders start the season riding Frisby Friday and Boulder Saturday and Sunday. Dave from Cycle Works joined us for one day. Mat and Don from Mountain Toys brought some demo sleds for the boys to try for a couple of days. Thanks again for your support and guiding us this weekend. I would like to thank the Peaks lodge for taking care of the club and doing a fantastic job of making sure we had a great time!! Pat and his boys have done a lot to make this Lodge a place you’ll want to patronize in the future. The snow conditions were good but the snow pack is low for sure. Looks like we’re back into winter so let’s cross our fingers Mother Nature fuels our rides. Thank you all who participated, great memories and hot tub stories that will keep me smiling.
CSC Destination Coordinator Rick Withell
NEXT CLUB MEETING – TUESDAY JANUARY 9, 2018 AT 7:00PM ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #275, 755 – 40TH STREET S.E. CALGARY
Website: www.calgarysnowmobileclub.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/calgarysledclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Calgary-Snowmobile-Club-198646396814898/
The Calgary Snowmobile Club • PO Box 6982, Stn D, Calgary, AB T2P 2G2
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Revelstoke BC Club Ride
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Teamsnap – The New Way to Communicate This year, the Club is using a phone app called Teamsnap for Club Ride notifications and updates. The Calgary Snowmobile Club has purchased a license for the 2017-2018 year that includes access by all Club members for the upcoming year.
We use the Teamsnap calendar feature to show and update upcoming Club Rides and events.
We use the Teamsnap chat feature to better coordinate before and after ride activities for members on club rides like where to meet for supper.
It is easier and much faster for us to update Club Membership about upcoming events and rides using Teamsnap than by traditional email.
The app can be downloaded for free on iPhones and on Android phones (Google Play). All Calgary Snowmobile Club Members with valid email addresses registered in their paid 2017-18 membership can join the Club’s Teamsnap for free. Another reason to join the Club!
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Membership Coordinator’s Report Hello all members. We are doing good again this year. We have well over a hundred new or renewed members now and memberships are still coming in. People are buying our Club memberships from dealerships as well. Our goal is for 200 memberships this year. Snow helps bring them on harder and as we all know we lost snow in December. If you are still waiting to renew please remember that on January 1st 2018 it increases $10.00 to $80 for an ASA Trailpass and $20.00 club membership for a total of $100.00. This money goes towards all club programs such as trail maintenance and club programs. Please help the club and snowmobiling across the province by renewing your membership.
(image from Merritt Snowmobile Club website)
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Companies who helped with the Groomer Project The Calgary Snowmobile Club would like to thank and appreciate these companies which helped get the snowcat up and running for this season. Some are club members, some are just companies that want to help to improve the trails and support the clubs drive to have an excellent trail system out at Cataract Creek Snow Vehicle Area. Thank You to
Alberta Snowmobile Association All Cat All Track D&S Auto K & C Gravel Mark Evans Prinoth
Rafter T Rivers Edge Welding Speedy Glass T Two Industries. The Accessories Shop Total Auto Care West Country Welding
We are also gathering names of all the volunteers who helped with the snowcat project. We had a very dedicated group that put in hundreds of hours into the snowcat. Thank you all, and you as well will be recognized for all your efforts.
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Groomer Grouser Bars Supporters Grouser bars are the track cleats on the groomer tracks that give the groomer traction in the snow. There is a way that we all can assist in the groomer project. Donate $100.00 towards a grouser package for the groomer and your name will go on a grouser as well as a plaque with your name on it.
We can accept donations till mid - January then we need to get the names on the groomer. These will be mounted on the snowcat to show all who assisted with a donation towards this project. So far we have had 19 grouser packages donated which goes toward the rebuilding of the tracks. If you’re interested in donating and getting your name up there just contact Glen Gillis at 403 280 3080. Thank you to the following people for their grouser bar donations: David Schmidt Delsing Family Derek Day Dirk Walstra Ed and Catherine Black Ed Depauw X3 Glen Gillis Jacob Tucker Jonathan Peters (Denali Decks)
Rachelle Callan Ralph Dahlke (Canadian Commercial Security Solutions Ltd) Randall Callan Rob Tucker Robert Vander Ply Ryan Day Scott Kjarsgaard Sparky the dog Gillis Wendy Gillis
Glen Gillis
CSC Membership Coordinator
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Trail’s Committee Coordinator’s Report What can be said about the trails at Cataract Creek? We were all ready to go and the warm weather took the snow away in the valley bottoms. We had hard working volunteers clearing fallen trees and packing the trails for a smooth base. When we again get snow we will get back at it and now we have a new to us groomer set up that will really change the trails out there. Smooth, easy trails to ride will improve all our enjoyment of the area and help promote the area as a fun family area to snowmobile. Cataract Creek Snowmobiling Area is an area in the mountains without the mountain worries of some. The area is trail riding with some steep hills up and down. This area was developed in the late 80s.
(image from Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club Facebook site ) The steep and deeper is also available to get into for those looking for the deep powder experience. The steep and deep area is for experienced riders with all the proper gear and training. The newer modern machines have no problem with the trails in Cataract. Even the older machines can get around easy and still have an enjoyable day out on the trails. This area is still a work in progress and we are still repairing trails from the 2013 flood and years of neglect from the government. We have a few areas that still need repair and we will continue to work with the government and partners to get these repaired over the next few years. Drive smart out there and enjoy your day. Snow is coming and the trails will be taken as best of care as we can. Trails take a huge amount of volunteer work and support from our partners to give our best product to you. Trail groomers don`t run on Fairy Dust and we are looking at fuel costs as a major issue for the year. It all comes down to buying a membership and work together to make it a good day of snowmobiling. Things are possibly going to get better over the years and a link between Cataract and Crowsnest Pass in on our list of expansion. It takes time and a government willing to take the step forward and improve snowmobiling across the province. Snowmobiling tourism is a huge economic generator across the country we can do it here as well. Let’s hope we can get it all together and make it great.
CSC Trails Committee Coordinator Glen Gillis
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Safety Search and Rescue Coordinator Report
The 10 Commandments for Mountain Snowmobilers
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The 10 Commandments for Mountain Snowmobilers cont’d … From: https://www.avalanche.ca/sled http://res.cloudinary.com/avalanche-ca/image/upload/v1474053234/website/cac_10-command_brochure_2016.pdf
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The 10 Commandments for Mountain Snowmobilers cont’d …
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The 10 Commandments for Mountain Snowmobilers cont’d …
CSC Safety Search & Rescue Coordinator
Cam Monteith
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Upcoming Events
http://zacstracs.com/ Box 903, Black Diamond, AB T0L 0H0 Canada. Ph: (403) 850-3042 Fax: (403) 770-8200
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Avalanche Safety Resources for the North
Rockies and other areas of BC
http://zacstracs.com/Newsletters/552/northrockiesresources
ZacsTracs has posted a new summary of
links on their website related to snowpack and weather info for the North Rockies Avalanche Forecast region. This area is located north of McBride and Prince George and includes Pine Pass, Mackenzie, Chetwynd, Tumbler and the Kakwa.
These links are also useful for other areas in BC.
The listing of links is reproduced below for your convenience. (See the original ZacsTracs webpage for full details).
Avalanche Canada’s Forecaster’s Blog Avalanche Canada’s Mountain Information Network (MIN) Avalanche Canada – Online Trip Planner Avalanche Canada – Mountain Weather Forecast Avalanche Canada – Kakwa Weather Station Facebook – North Rockies Information Share Facebook – Summit Avalanche Consulting Facebook – Kakwa Sledding Info Powder King Ski Hill – Pine Pass Snow-Forecast.com BC Highway Cameras BC Hydro Automated Weather Station Data
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Short list of RCMP Detachments in BC
The Calgary Snowmobile Club is not responsible for the accuracy of this information. Please confirm the numbers before your trip! http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/find/BC
Chetwynd (250) 788-9221 New Denver (250) 358-2222
Columbia Valley (250) 342-9292 Pemberton (604) 894-6634
Cranbrook (250) 489-3471 Penticton (250) 492-4300
Dawson Creek (250) 784-3700 Prince George (250) 561-3300
Elkford (250) 423-4404 Quesnel (250) 992-9211
Enderby (250) 546-3028 Radium (250) 342-9292
Fernie (250) 423-4404 Revelstoke (250) 837-5255
Fort St. John (250) 787-8140 Salmon Arm (250) 832-6044
Fort Nelson (250) 774-2700 Sicamous (250) 836-2878
Golden/Field (250) 344-2221 Smithers (250) 847-3233
Grand Forks (250) 442-8288 Sparwood (250) 423-4404
Kamloops (250) 828-3000 Terrace (250) 638-7400
Kelowna (250) 762-3300 Tumbler Ridge (250) 242-5252
Kimberley (250) 489-3471 Valemount (250) 566-4466
McBride (250) 569-2255 Vernon (250) 545-7171
Nakusp (250) 265-3677
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Sledder’s Backcountry Checklist: From ZacsTracs Sledder's Backcounty Checklist: http://zacstracs.com/faq/?c=rescue-resources
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Sledder’s Backcountry Checklist continued … From ZacsTracs Sledder's Backcounty Checklist: http://zacstracs.com/faq/?c=rescue-resources
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Club Sponsors
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Club Sponsors continued . . .
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CSC Fun Runs
(2017 – 2018 season)
Club rides for 2017-2018 will include some familiar rides and some new areas. We will also be having additional trail rides at Cataract Creek. Some weekends there may be 2 options for destinations. The list below is a work in progress. It is strongly recommended that Club Members download and use the Teamsnap phone app to get up-to-date information on planned and spontaneous Club Rides and activities.
December 16, 17, 2017 Revelstoke, BC
December 30, 31, 2017 Cataract Creek, AB – family rides during the days. Night Ride on December 30
January 6-7, 2018 TBD
January 13-14, 2018 Cataract Creek, AB Snowmobile Festival and Poker Run on Saturday. Club Ride on Sunday
January 27-28, 2018 TBD
February 3-4, 2018 STARS Crowsnest
February 3-4, 2018 Fox Creek ASA Jamboree (alternate ride for Feb 3-4)
February 17-19, 2018 Lumberton, BC
March 3-4, 2018 Golden Triangle (Fox Creek, Alberta)
March 7-11, 2018 Sicamous BC
March 17-18, 2018 TBD
March 30 – April 1, 2018 Easter Feast – Parson, BC
April 15, 2018 Possible Spring Ride
NOTE: Weekend rides and locations may change due to snow conditions
All riders must carry transceiver, shovel and probe to participate in club rides. We strongly recommend all riders have an AST I course at minimum.
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Club Directors (2017 – 2018 season)
Executive Position Name Phone Number
President Scott Kjarsgaard 403-560-6652 [email protected]
Vice President Randall Callan 403-829-2886 [email protected]
Secretary Greg Stene [email protected]
Treasurer Judy Jones [email protected]
Club Reporter Murray Mowchenko [email protected]
Club Public Relations Michael Hayward 403-383-4334 [email protected]
Membership Glen Gillis 403-280-3080 [email protected]
Destination Coordinator Rick Withell 403-969-6007 [email protected]
Social Convener Kasey Hayward [email protected]
Safety, Search & Rescue Cam Monteith 403-875-4866 [email protected]
ASA Representative Rachelle Callan [email protected]
Other Contacts CSC Trails Committee: [email protected]
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