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Alberta Ski Trail Conditions courtesy of E Wiens at U of A

The Parkland Cross Country Ski Club welcomes you to enjoy the beauty and splendor of our great winter wonderland in the company of experienced, well trained, and like-minded folks. The Club was formed by outdoor enthusiasts in 1972 and has ever since seen its membership enjoy back country tours in our scenic Rockies, the staging of an annual loppet right here in Red Deer, and the numerous day tours to the many great cross country skiing sites in Central Alberta . The ParklandCross Country Ski Club's mission is to "...enjoy, enhance, facilitate and promote cross country skiing..." in all of its various forms.

  • General Meeting, Tuesday, February 9, 7:30 PM, Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Slideshow of Wapta Traverse by Don W. (posted February 2, 2010)
  • February 2010 Newsletter (posted February 2, 2010)
  • The Bob Johnstone Loppet has been cancelled due to a lack of key personnel (posted January 14, 2010)
  • January 2010 Newsletter (posted January 4, 2010)
  • January 12, 2010 General Meeting, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 7:30 PM (posted January 3, 2010)
  • December 8th General Meeting, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 7:30 PM. VP Vance B. will present a slideshow of last year's trip to Blanket Glacier. (posted December 2, 2009)
  • December 2009 Newsletter (posted December 2, 2009
  • Mark M., with the help of several Red Deer ski enthusiasts reports that Great Chief Park has been packed and track-set and is in fair to good condition. The trail from Great Chief Park to Heritage Ranch has been snow blown, packed and skier track-set. Caution is advised for Heritage Ranch Hill as it is still bare, and the ice on Heritage Lake is still too thin for safe skiing. Thanks, Mark you are a GEM! (posted December 1, 2009)
  • November 2009 Newsletter (posted November 4, 2009)
  • Note new Courses and Day Tours for 2009/10 (posted November 1, 2009)
  • Revised Club Policy and Procedures Manual (posted October 23, 2009
  • Updated Mountain Tour Schedule (posted October 19, 2009)
  • New 2009/2010 Mountain Tour Schedule as approved by the Executive (posted October 9, 2009
  • STAN PYETT  (1950 – 2009)
    Stan Pyett passed away on July 25, 2009.  Many members of the Ski Club will remember him as a person who loved the mountains, loved to ski and loved to have a good time.  On one of his springtime trips to the mountains he met Jim G. at Bow Summit and this was the start of a lifetime friendship. This was also the start of many ski trips for Stan including a snow-caving trip on the Olive/Nicolas Coll with Jim, Bob V. and Don T. along with a day on the twin summits of Mount Gordon - the first “extreme” trip for the club.

    In February 1981 Stan was a candidate on the first Club Sponsored Tour Leader course, a TL I Course.  The examiners were Doug S., Ken B. and Jim G.  The second weekend was held in Nigel Pass.  Other successful candidates on this course were:  Bob J., Bob C., Doreen G. and Don T.

    Stan was involved as a Tour Leader on the first ever family trip to Ribbon Creek with Doreen and Jim G.  He helped lead many ski tours and loved the backcountry adventures into places like Wilcox Pass, Bow Hut, Hilda Creek and the Saskatchewan Glacier.  He was famous for his snow shelter weekends at Hilda Creek.

    Some will remember a trip into Wilcox Pass where Stan, always the adventurer, climbed high up on the side of the valley while the rest of us ate lunch then came thundering straight down the mountain arriving at our lunch spot head down, flying parallel to the snow at warp sped until he finally landed in a snowbank.  While we all watched in amazement, awe and horror, he crawled out of the snowbank with a big grin on his face, only to do it over again.

    Stan hosted many ski club social functions at his place near what is now the Kerrywood Nature Center.  Skating, skiing, food and lots of people were the order of these get togethers.  Many of us remember Stans big welcoming smile and his greeting of “Hey Man!”

    Stan taught at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School for many years and then retired to his land near Nakusp, B.C. where he built a house, an orchard, a pottery studio and got back to living off the land which he loved.

    He will be sadly missed by those who knew him.
    Jim and Doreen G
    (posted 5 October 2009)
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  • October 2009 Newsletter (posted October 5, 2009)
  • Updated Membership form and Contact page for 2009/20 season (posted August 31, 2009)
  • Mark your Calendar!
    AGM, April 14    , 6:00 PM at Bower Kin Community Hall, 85 Boyce Street
    Bring yiur own plate, cup, utensils. See the April Newsletter for more details (posted April 4, 2009)
  • April Newsletter (posted April 3, 2009)
  • Heritage Ranch ski trails are being groomed today for the last time this year. Thank you Mark for a superb job throughout the season. You're a gem! (posted March 16, 2009)
  • Posted Revised Minutes of the February Executive Meeting (posted March 9, 2009)
  • March Newsletter (posted March 4, 2009)
  • March 10th General Meeting, 7:30 PM at Kerry Wood Nature Centre will feature a presentation by Vance Buchwald about his Aconcogua climb (posted March 3, 2009)
  • Added link to "Alberta Ski Trail Conditions" on index page and modified "Signing Up for a Mountain Tour" procedures and "Mountain Tour Ability Chart" on the Mountain Tours page (posted February 26, 2009)
  • Heritage Ski Trails were renovated by Mark M. and friends on February 2nd to remove (sweep under the rug) most of the debris from last Friday's wind storm. The tracks have been reset and are quite skiable (posted February 3, 2009)
  • February Newsletter (posted February 3, 2009)
  • Updated Club Course/Lesson section (posted January 2, 2009)
  • 26th Bob Johnstone Loppet has been CANCELLED due to lack of snow (posted 28 January, 2009)
  • January 2009 Newsletter (posted January 6, 2009)
  • We expect to have the lake @ Heritage (by the windmill) packed and possibly tracked by Sunday, if the snow comes on Saturday, as expected. The ice is 9 inches thick. Great Chief may be ready by next week. We will update you. There will not be any grooming from Wednesday, Dec. 17 to Monday, Dec.21.
  • HERITAGE RANCH TRAIL GROOMERS
    we do the difficult quickly and efficiently
    the impossible takes a little longer
    (posted December 11, 2008)
  • December 2008 Newsletter now available (posted December 2, 2008)
  • Updated Parkland Ski Club course offerings and Cross Country Ski Lessons page (posted November 22, 2008)
  • Remembrance Day Dash
    Don Wales will lead this day trip on November 11th for Strong Beginners to wherever there is snow! He will be back in time for the General Meeting, 7:30 PM at KWNC so as not to miss the presentation by Valhalla Outfitters.
    If interested, contact Don at:
    4301 - 46 Ave, Red Deer
    403-343-2937
    donmarie@telusplanet.net (posted November 6, 2008)
  • November 2008 Newsletter (posted November 5, 2008)
    November 9: Pine Tar and Paraffin Waxing Party at Don Wales' home
    November 11: General Meeting , Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 7:30 PM, Valhalla Outfitters presentation.
    November 16: Heritage Ranch Trail Cleanup.
  • Note the October 2008 Newsletter and the the first General Meeting of the 2008/09 season on October 14, 7:30 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Center (posted October 7, 2008)
  • Thanks to Steve I.and the club Tour Leaders , the most extensive and comprehensive Mountain Tour Schedule ever is now available for the 2008/09 season (posted Septtember 28, 2008)
  • Camp-out for Parkland X-C Ski Club, June 20-22, 2008 on Red Deer River
     (come to camp or come just for the day)
    Primitive camping on river, with simple outhouse (self contained, bring own water)
    Phone Linda or John Dickin at 403-342-1913 or email ltdickin@shaw.ca to confirm your presence.
    Potluck on Saturday, June 21 at 7 PM
    Bring meat to BBQ and a potluck dish to share, drinks etc.
    From the Westerner Pavillion travel 35 km East on Delburne Road; turn left (North) on RR240; turn right on the next cross road and follow the road down the hill; campsite on right side.
    If it Rains All is Cancelled (posted June 3, 2008)
  • Attend the last club meeting of the season, our AGM,
    always a great Pot Luck get together
     Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00 P.M.
    Bower community Hall at 85 Boyce Street
    see the April Newsletter for food assignmenmts
  • March 2008 Newsletter Note Don W's great article on Avalanche Avoidance on page 5 as well as numerous trip reports and photographs (posted March 4, 20080
  • February 2008 Newsletter now available (posted January 27, 2008)
    The 26th Bob Johnstone Loppet has been CANCELLED due to lack of snow base at River Bend (posted January 22, 2008)
  • Another update of Mountain Tour Schedule: Feb 15-18, Assiniboine (posted January 9, 2008)
    Karen, Nicole, Sally, Dave - Molar Meadows, Feb 11, 2008
  • Updated Mountain Tour Schedule. Note additional trip, March 20-22, to Bow Summit (posted January 3, 2008)
  • January 2008 Newsletter now availabale online. Note the January 8 General Meeting at 7:30 PM, Kerry Wood Nature Center. Slideshow of Trips to Fay Hut (my favourite) and to Campbell Icefield (posted January 3, 2008.)
  • Thanks to Mark M. the Lake at Heritage Ranch has been packed and track set. For now you'll have to carry your equipment to the lake to enjoy the first outing this winter (posted November 30, 2007)
  • December 2007 Newsletter now available (posted November 29, 2997)
  • Revised Mountain Tour Schedule: Cancelled Maligne Lake Tour, Feb 14-15, added LakeO'Hara Tour, Feb 29 - Mar 2 (posted November 29, 2007)
  • Note the November 2007 Newsletter and the November 13 General Meeting at
    Kerry Wood Nature Center, 7:30 pm
    The Good Folks from Valhalla Pure will showcase the latest Ski Equipment and Outdoor Clothing. (posted November 4, 2007)
  • Note updated Mountain Tour Schedule (posted Oct 12,2007)
  • Made corrections to Mountain Tour Schedule and Executive Meeting Minutes (posted Oct 5, 2007)
  • Posted 2007-2008 Mountain Tour Schedule (October 4, 2007)
  • Welcome Back to the 2007/08 Season! (posted October 3, 2007)
    Please mark your calendars with the following importatnt dates:
    Tuesday, October 9th General Meeting, 7:30 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Center
    Sunday, October 14th, River Bend Ski Trail Work Party, 9:30 am Canoe Launch Picnic Area
    Sunday, November 18th, Ski Waxing Party, at Don and Marie's garage, 4301-46 Ave
  • .October 2007 Newsletter (posted October 3, 2007)
  • AGM and Potluck Supper
    Tuesday, April 10, 6:00 pm, Bower Kin Community Centre
    85 Boyce Street, Red Dee    r (posted Apr 3, 2007)
  • April 2007 Newsletter (posted Apr 3, 2007
  • March 2007 Newsletter and note the next General Meeting, 7:30 pm , Tuesday, March 13th at Kerry Wood Nature Center (posted March 1, 2007)
  • 2007 Loppet Results (posted Feb 6, 2007)
  • February 2007 Newsletter (posted Jan 31, 2007)
  • Read the January 2007 Newsletter (posted December 29, 2006)
    Note that Mark and Steve have greatly improved the short steep run down to the lake on the Heritage trail. It is now quite safe for skiers of any skill level. (posted Dec 29, 2006).
  • Heritage Ranch to Little Chief tracks have been re-set this afternoon and are in EXCELLENT condition. But WATCH the short downhill run to the lake as it is very fast, icy and bumpy. Mark and Steve are attempting to improve this stretch late this afternoon (posted Dec 22, 2006)
  • Snow Condtions, City Trails (posted Dec 9, 2006)
    Heritage Ranch to Little Chief Park - tracked and skating trails in excellent condition
    Barrett Park - track-set perimeter trail in excellent condion
    River Bend Trails - track-set and skating trails in good condition
  • December Newsletter now available (posted Dec 8, 2006)
  • Come out for the Wolf Howl this Tuseday, Decemebr 12th. Meet at Kerry Wood for a short meeting at 7:30 p.m., then ski about 1 km north to the McKenzie Trails shelter for hort refreshments, etc... (posted Dec 5, 2006)
  • River Bend Recreation Area has been track-set today with just a few bare spots to watch out for (posted Dec 4, 2006)
  • Red Deer cross country skier Zina Kocher wins Bronze in 15 km Biathlon event in Ostersund, Sweden (posted Nov 29, 2006).
  • Snow Conditions: City Trails (posted Nov 29, 2006)
    Heritage Ranch to Little Chief Park has been packed and track set thanks to herculean efforts by Mark M. and Steve A.
    River Bend ski area has been packed but not tracked and there are thin areas under the trees.
    Barrett Park, a flat 2 km flat loop has been skied in.
  • Note two new Day Trips and updated Mountain Tour Schedule (posted Nov 28, 2006.)
  • Updated Mountain Tour Schedule as well as resurrected Courses and Lessons section and fixed a number of broken links (posted Nov 25, 2006)
  • Note the General Meeting at Kerry Wood Nature Centre on Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 pm. Enjoy the presentation by Valhalla Pure about the latest in outdoor clothing and equipment (posted Oct 31, 2006)
  • November 2006 Newsletter , learn about the Annual Waxing Party and more ... (posted Oct 31, 2006)
  • October 2006 Newsletter now available (posted Oct 6, 2006)
  • Bring a friend to the first General Meeting of the 2006/07 season on Tuesday, October 10th, 7:30 pm at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre (posted October 6, 2006)

  • Our dear friend, Bob Johnstone, passed away on April 16, 2006 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Bob was a founding member of the Parkland Cross Country Ski Club and has served the club as a Tour Leader on countless back country tours. His greatest love, however, was track skiing. He organized the annual Red Deer Loppet for the last dozen years and was a keen participant in many provincial loppets, especially the Canadian Birkebeiner near Elk Island Park and the Cookie Race at the splendid Kananaskis trails.

    Bob volunteered his time and expertise for many causes: the Alzheimer Society, the Trans Canada Trail Network and numerous environmental groups.


    Bob will be greatly missed by his many friends.


  • Mark your calendar: Parkland X-C Ski Club Annual Meeting, April 11, 7:30 pm at Bower Kin Community Center (posted March 29, 2006)
  • Note updated slide show Winter2005 PartB and Photo of the Month for February and March 2006 (posted March 28, 2006)
  • March 2006 Newsletter now available (posted March 3, 2006)
  • General Meeting on Tuesday, March 14th, 7:30 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Centre (posted March 1, 2006)
  • Thanks to Mike S. the Photo Gallery has been updated to include the February Trip to the toe of Saskatchewan Glacier as well as the trip to Fryat Hut- see the slide show Winter 2005 Part B (posted February 28, 2006)
  • Enjoy a Chocolate Fondue and a Trip Slide Show at the February General Meeting, Tuesday, February 14, 7:30 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Centre (posted Feb 2, 2006)
  • February 2006 Newsletter now available (posted Jan 2, 2006)
  • As reported by Don W., ski trails at Heritage Ranch are quite adequate (posted Jan 2, 2oo6).
  • Note updated Photo Gallery (posted February 1, 2006)
  • The 25th Annual Red Deer Loppet has been CANCELLED due to lack of snow! (posted Jan 20, 2006)
  • January 2006 Newsletter (posted Jan1, 2006)
  • Note the updated Photo Gallery pages of Winter 2005 Tours (posted Dec 28, 2005)
  • On Tuesday, January 10th, Chic Scott, well known back counntry skier, author and historian will present "Powder Pioneers, Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains" at our General Meeting at Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 7:30 pm (posted Dec 22, 2005)
  • Cross Country Ski Lessons: Thur. Jan 12, Tue Jan 17, Thur Jan 19, and Tue Jan24 wih make-up date of Thur Jan 26 if required. All lessons are held at River Bend Recreation Area from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Lessons are open to the public, $35 per person, can be booked online at the City of Red Deer website, Recreation pages, looknbook online Program Registration, Code 25190, or in person at any of the City recreation facilities (posted Dec 22,2005)
  • Thanks to Mark and Steve, the x-c trails at Great Chief Park will be ready by Thursday and the trail to Heritage Ranch and back will be ready by the weekend (posted December 5, 2005).
  • Ski Club Meeting - Tuesday December 13, at 7:30 pm, Kerry Wood Nature Centre
    Learn all about clothing, equipment, and food for a safe and enjoyable backcountry trip (posted December 1. 2005)
  • Added new Mountain Tour - Paradise Valley, March 10-12 (posted November 30, 2005)
  • Read about the exciting November Dash trip, buttermilk and the meaning of life, and much more in the December Newsletter (posted November 30, 2005)
  • November 2005 Newsletter now available online (posted Nov 2, 2005)
  • General Meeting, November 8, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 7:30 pm. Special Guest: Outdoor equipment and clothing supplier Valhalla Pure (posted October 31, 2005)
  • Congratulations Bob Johnstone, for receiving an Alberta Centennial Medal, "... awarded to Albertans whose achievements have benefitted the their fellow citizens." (posted October 31, 2005)
    Check out the updated Mountain Tour schedule (posted October 25, 2005)
  • October 2005 Newsletter and new 2005/06 Mountain Tour Schedule now available (posted September 29, 2005)
  • Mark your calendar for this important event
    Annual General Meeting
    Thursday, April 14, 6:00 pm
    at the Bower Kin Community Center, 85 Boyce Street
    Check the April Newsletter for more details (posted March 31, 2005)
  • Read about Don's farwell as newsletter editor in the April Newsletter (posted March 31, 2005)
  • Photo of the Month page has been updated to include photoss for January to March 2005 (posted March 22, 2005)
  • Updated Photo Story of Winter 2004 now includes February 11-13 Saskatchewan Glacier Tour (posted March 20, 2005)
  • Photo Story of Winter 2004 Activities and Tours (posted Mar 1, 2005)
  • Read about Homo Pulkis, the Sask Toe Trip, astounding performances at the recent Old Geezers Games, and much more in the March 2005 Newsletter (posted Feb 28, 2005)
  • Congratualtions Don Wales for winning the City of Red Deer 2005 Sportsman of the Year Award. This award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to furthering the goals of sport in the City of Red Deer. We applaud your unwavering commitment and service to the development of cross country skiing over the last three decades (posted Feb 28, 2005)
  • February 2005 Newsletter now available (posted Feb 2, 2005)
  • Bring a friend and enjoy an exciting presentation by well-known back country expert and author Chic Scott at Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Tuesday, February 8th at 7:30 pm - there's no charge! (posted February 1, 2005)
  • The February 5th Red Deer Loppet has been cancelled due to construction activities at River Bend interfering with the hosting of a safe and enjoyable event (posted Jan 26, 2005)
  • Updated Photo of the Month pages (posted Jan 15, 2005)
  • January 2005 Newsletter (posted Dec 24, 2004)
  • Learn all about the new Avalanche Terrain Ratings for over 250 of the most popular backcountry ski trails in the Mauntain National Parks as recently released by Parks Canada. (posted Dec 3, 2004)
  • So how do you lose 5 ski tourers on the first trip of the season without any snow? Read all about it in the December Newsletter.(posted Nov 30, 2004)
  • If you would like an early season weekend of skiing, sign up for Brian Sam's Highwood Pass trip. Since there is enough snow to ski at Burstall Pass trailhead, there probably will be good snow at the Highwood Pass area too. This is not an area which we normally ski as the highway access closes on Dec. 1. We booked for 12 at the Banff Boundary condos and 7 people have signed up so far. So there is room for 5 more. There are meadows at the foot of Pocaterra Ridge which we could ski to just from the pass. Or we could go up to Elbow Lake and check out the Rae Glacier. If there is lots of snow, we could check out lots of other skiable hiking trails in the area. If the group prefers, we could even eat out on Saturday night or order takeout from a Chinese restaurant or have a regular pot luck. If you are interested or want more details, call Brian at 403-286-9396 or Claude at 403-342-2069. (posted Nov 4, 2004)
  • November Newsletter (posted Nov 1, 2004)
  • Don't forget the General Club Meeting, Tuesday November 9th, 7:30 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Center. Enjoy the "Ski Equipment Demonstrations" (posted Nov 1, 2004)
  • Fix up your skis at the Pine Tar and Paraffin Waxing Party, Don and Marie's place, 4301-46 Ave, Sunday November 7th, 2:000 pm (posted October 30)
  • Mark your Calendar!!! First General Meeting of the 2004/05 Ski Season, Tuesday, October 12, 7:30 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Center
  • October 2004 Newsletter now available online (posted October 6, 3004)
  • Winter 2004/2005 Mountain Tour Schedule with many exiting tours now available online (posted October 5, 2004)
  • April Newsletter now available online (posted April 2, 2004)
  • The Winter 2003 Photo Gallery (Part C) pages have been added to the website and include the recent Palliser Trail, Family, and Mt Joffre Tours. (posted March 23, 2004)
  • Note the Photo of the Month winner for March 2004 (posted March 23, 2004)
  • New GPS Course
    Brian Davies will be presenting a two-evening GPS course on March 10 and 17th at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School at 7:00 pm on both evenings. The first evening is an introduction to GPS systems and is pre-requisite to the second evening which deals with navigation concepts using a GPS and a map.     (posted March 4, 2004)
  • March newsletter now available online (posted March 1, 2004)
  • The Winter 2003 Photo Gallery has been updated to include all activities and tours up to February 21 (posted February 27, 2004)

  • Drew Goldsack struck Gold in the 1.2 km sprint at the Under-23 Cross Country Ski World Championships at Soldier Hallow, Utah, site of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Drew is a graduate of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and currently attends U of C in engineering. Drew was coached for many years by Bob Vanderwater. Congratulations to both and Drew's family!

  • Note update of Mountain Tour schedule with a new trip March 27-28 (posted February 12, 2004)
  • The Red Deer Loppet Results are now available (posted February 8, 2004)
  • The Red Deer Loppet is ready to go this Saturday. Trails are in excellent condition! Registration is from 9:300 to 11:00 am. Race starts at noon (posted February 5, 2004)
  • February 2004 Newsletter now available online (posted January 29, 2004)
  • Note that the Heritage Ranch to Great Chief Park trails are in great shape! Thanks to Mark Meunier and crew for renovating the whole strech of trails on Thursday morning. (posted January 15, 2004)
  • As an outdoor enthusiast, please visit the Alberta Recreation Corridors Legislative Review Report and Survey web site at http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/building_communities/sport_recreation/rec_corridor/index.asp, (then select "Report Survey" from the sidebar) and complete the on-line questionaire regarding the potential trail development and legislation in Alberta as part of the Trans Canada Trail Network. The Alberta TrailNet Society, in survey question#1, urges respondents to indicate the "need for new recreation corridor legislation." Note that the electronis survey needs to be completed prior to February 12th of this year. (posted January14, 2004)
  • Note updated Photo Gallery - Egypt Lake and Jarvis Bay Day Trip (posted January 11, 2004)
  • Day trip this Sunday led by Mike Spencer (346-2685) at RD College Trails. Meet at the trail head at 1:30pm, the west side of the College. Just look for the vans with the ski racks and Thule boxes. Should be fun with the little bit of snow we have had (posted January 8, 2004).
  • January edition of Snow Walkers Gazette now online (posted December 27, 2004)
  • Volunteers needed for the Parkland X-C Ski Club Loppet on February 7, 2004, at River Bend. Contact Bob Johnstone if interested or phone at 346-8775
  • Don't forget the next General Meeting on Tuesday, January13, 7:30 pm, at Kerry Wood Nature Center
  • Note the Photo of the Month winner for November 2003 (posted December 10, 2003)
  • Check out the new Day Trip and the new Loppet pages (posted December 5, 2003)
  • Parkland Cross Country Ski Club General Meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at 7:30 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. This is a short meeting, followed by a tobogganing party at Wodlea Hill. So dress warmly and bring a toboggan. Extra toboggans will be available. Hot drinks and snacks provided (posted December 2, 2003)
  • Read the pages regarding the River Bend Expansion Proposal and provide input to Don (posted November 29, 2003)
  • December edition of Snow Walkers Gazette now online (posted November 28, 2003)
  • Note the new "Avalanche, Road and Weather Conditions" web page (posted November 20, 2003)
  • Three cheers for Mark and friend! Caught them this afternoon, November 19th, nailing down every snowflake on the trails at Heritage Ranch.
  • Great first mountain tour of the 2003/2004 season, with lots of snow; also photos of the Pine and Paraffin Party. Check out the slide show (posted November 17, 2003)
  • Check out the great selection of new courses offered by the club this winter (posted November 4, 2003)
  • November edition of Snow Walkers Gazette now online (posted November 3, 2003)
  • Pine and Paraffin Party, Sunday November 16, 2:00 pm at Don and Marie's place, 4301 - 46 Ave
  • Revised Mountain Tour schedule: 1) Jan30-31 Tour, Spencer Road Show, changed to Castle Mountain. 2) New Easter Tour April 8-11, to Mosquito Creek and Peyto Hut (posted November 2, 2003)
  • Launched Photo Gallery Pages (October 31, 2003)
  • Added Mountain Tour Section to web site (Oct 24, 2003)
  • General Meeting, Tuesday, November 11th, 7:30 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Center
  • First Mountain Tour of the season, November 7 and 8th. Stay at Shunda Hostel and ski where the snow is. (Posted Oct 24, 2003)
  • Executive Meeting, October 28th, 7:30 pm at Mike Spencer's
  • Added Membership Section to web site (October 23, 2003)
  • Launch of skeleton version of web site (October 20, 2003)