https://ccsam.ca/members/arni-jakobson/activity/ Activity feed for Arni Jakobson. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:55:59 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.4.0 en-CA 30 hourly 2 b59166786eaf18429653aa5be9a3b076 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10343/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:31:04 -0600 Skied the Spruce trail and the GUR today. Skate skiers, stick to the GUR for the most part. Spruce was fun, don’t get me wrong, but the trail is more pitted/rutted, and does not have much for flat sections. The GUR was once again fun, but still has the mid section that needs to be flattened out almost throughout. If it were me, I would stick…Read more

]]> 0 aa4417eae5ae6b855a1bc6fd22d0e850 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9272/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:58:57 -0600 The blue loop is all groomed well for skate except for Brent’s loop. No grooming yet, but it should be right away as opening day is tomorrow. My ski there yesterday was terrific! Get out there already if you wish before waiting, as the skate path is in near perfect condition! No classic tracks laid as of yesterday yet. Hoping for some right away

]]> 0 b5efbc965d90cee5d364851b0c74cd7b https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9264/#acomment-9269 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:10:56 -0600 Great news! Thanks for the update!

In reply to - Windsor Park Nordic Centre posted an update in the group Windsor Park Nordic Centre OPENING DAY THIS SATURDAY, DEC 3! 🎉 ]]> e9d629a1f247fafb672e4b7493303b3d https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9255/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:57:00 -0600 Did all of Bluestem yesterday. Tracks are in great shape for the most part except for some grass and dirt here and there that you can easily dodge plus you will have to take your skis off to cross the GUR as it is now solid pavement. Other than that, great skiing!

]]> 0 560c35320bbab6a43702bc46c536c390 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9240/#acomment-9250 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:53:44 -0600 I agree! Great idea to throw to the parks staff.

In reply to - Gary Wickens posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park The 3 classic trails that have been groomed continue to provide excellent skiing at BHP. Firm tracks with very little debris. Thanks to BHP for […] ]]> db7e87a124d3bad0c448a9cb1e0930b4 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9247/#acomment-9249 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:51:20 -0600 I thought this would be the case. Thanks Al!

In reply to - Allan H posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park Friday afternoon 2:30 BHP +1c Skied Esker, and parts of Chickadee and bluestem. The sun and warm weather has had little effect on the trails, just […] ]]> da692c461b5a9f2bdbec17cdd3b23800 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9235/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:10:20 -0600 Bluestem double tracked and in superb condition! The grooming was so good that it makes me wonder if the PistenBully has returned from Calgary. No noticeable seam in the middle of the 2 tracks and a perfect transition the whole width all the way! Thanks BHP staff!

]]> 0 ec021741ff02c26292b9f96d53ef928c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9220/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:40:47 -0600 Skate skied Windsor today and it was quite good! All areas are packed and firm, and with the temperature today, fast conditions! Well worth heading down for skate skiing. No classic tracks at all yet. I used my rock skis but could have probably even used my good skis. Just be careful around the gravel paths as I saw a tiny amount of gravel…Read more

]]> 0 4ddc77a060dff2522e22674799cfb66f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9180/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:12:04 -0600 Short jaunt today, but I can verify that the trails are being packed! Chickadee was already packed, east bluestem was being packed, and the GUR first pass with corduroy was being completed at the time. I would not suggest skate skiing yet though as I tried with my rock skis, and I was hitting pavement on every pole stride plus a scratch in my…Read more

]]> 0 7aef674cf9333e11f13dc436d023a994 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9177/#acomment-9179 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:06:27 -0600 No grooming yet but they were packing trails today!

In reply to - Happy slider posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park Can anyone verify that some trails are groomed?? Thx ]]> 7f9d10f3028e1d5f734ac829441075f7 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9168/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:10:45 -0600 Wednesday afternoon ski on chickadee, all of west bluestem, and parts of Aspen. Very few tracks on Chickadee due to hikers but was a fun double pole and the snow pack through there is great due to the walkers. Careful going down the dip on Chickadee from the tower. I have a new scratch in my ski from something creeping up there. West Bluestem…Read more

]]> 0 024871024b0f138a55e00284c02c021c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9162/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:12:46 -0600 Went out yesterday to the chickadee trailhead and went east on Aspen to the riding stables and back twice around. Skier packed tracks were good to excellent and glide was tremendous due to good skier-laid tracks and the mild temps. I double poled a lot of the 10km I did through there like a breeze if that gives an indication of how decent glide…Read more

]]> 0 cf58c14663eb0d0ab6bc66799f629492 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8824/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 02:39:53 -0600 Skate skied the GUR this afternoon. No grooming still. Boooo. Howling winds, and powder were the conditions to contend with. Still, not a bad ski to be honest. It was still moderately fast zipping through some of that fluffy new snow. The classic trails that I passed all looked like they were in really good condition! Way to go skiers!

]]> 0 0d63c393378db10d7774db2e78d2f2a8 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8789/#acomment-8809 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:12:13 -0600 Agreed Alan. Friday after dusk I was doing just over 3:45/km. Amazing snow right now

In reply to - Gary Wickens posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park We had a great run on Esker this a.m. The tracks have held up very well since last week’s grooming and they are very quick! Go now if you can […] ]]> 6afad3fd1a7f5a3548edea7a41d57ba7 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8802/#acomment-8808 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:08:17 -0600 We will be out there after dusk next weekend for a ski and a bonfire on Lime Kiln if you want to join us Bert! I agree with you, dusk skiing can be amazing!

In reply to - Chris Ashley posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park Skated BHP Group Use Road, all good.. track is firm up the middle from use which is expected, still some corduroy along the edges.. fairly […] ]]> e3e90debaad7000314ef918c2ad2a447 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8396/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:39:06 -0600 9am skied all of Bluestem which was in stellar condition! The high winds hardly made a dent anywhere along the path. Tracks were lightning fast!! I also skate skied the GUR twice around and the trail was perfect! The 2 bays were in great shape as well and again, very fast conditions. Lots of people out this morning. Kick sledders, dog…Read more

]]> 0 8d0d7fd8e00195412822931c95ed0b2b https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8326/#acomment-8332 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:13:14 -0600 Were the classic trails groomed Gord?

In reply to - Gord Winter posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park I ski’d the Esker trail today. I don’t know when it was last groomed but it is so much more enjoyable than Harbour View, where I went yes […] ]]> 05d66cd367fa860dd461299b5f8594a7 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8304/#acomment-8311 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:18:43 -0600 I am just as big into skate as I am into Classic and I do a LOT of both. I like the idea of more options for skate, and maybe even some NEW shared trails of classic and skate. However, I don’t and would not agree with combining our current networkof classic trails at BHP for both as it takes away from the intimacy of the narrow classic trails…Read more

In reply to - Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park Allan H commented: “You would also think CCSAM would work more with parks to enhance the largest trail system closest to the largest […] ]]> ca5b3c78f6a5b20d845c6e1ec8c74a49 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8293/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:10:27 -0600 -5C yesterday evening and the groomed trails were more than amazing! Was nice to see lots of people out at the nordic centre night skiing. Lots of deer gathered over on Brent’s loop. It seemed as though everyone from kids to families to couples to biathletes and groups of people together were skiing and enjoying the nice weather. Nothing short…Read more

]]> 0 8beace30a86327ba3868559c9157011a https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8279/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:13:51 -0600 I skied the east half of Bluestem and Chickadee yesterday afternoon. All trails were still only skier packed. Kudos to all the skiers in keeping up both lanes on all trails. Can anyone give me info on why the trails aren’t groomed yet after the last snowfall which was a number of days ago already? I ask because yesterday, all of the roads had…Read more

]]> 0 aabf559d6afdb62ffca5799e8a2184c2 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8255/#acomment-8264 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:32:02 -0600 It was freshly groomed 2 days ago but unsure about today yet. Will likely go tomorrow and if so, I will update the group.

In reply to - dsturby posted an update in the group City of Winnipeg parks Does anyone know if Kildonan Golf Course has been freshly groomed? ]]> fbd4c79a9ad14c5166bbe2dd3a6ca8f3 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8255/#acomment-8263 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:30:38 -0600 Please see my past posts. Go under ”City of Winnipeg Parks”

In reply to - dsturby posted an update in the group City of Winnipeg parks Does anyone know if Kildonan Golf Course has been freshly groomed? ]]> 308a6c6308dddd38519582aa4117950a https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8234/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 02:52:55 -0600 Exceptional grooming at Kildonan Park today! Slowish conditions to say the least with the frigid temps out there. Fun ski though.

]]> 0 6456eda32531762cca126308cfa5cb1c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8204/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:06:56 -0600 Skied Bluestem this morning. Glide was tremendous! The entire trail was immaculately groomed and just enough skiers on it to break down the new snow and quicken up the tracks! I don’t remember seeing Bluestem in such good shape. It was a very fun ski!

]]> 0 16f6cd30da8f9e8ae0c9310506cb4182 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8196/ Sun, 02 Jan 2022 22:33:11 -0600 Great ski today on the classic trails of Aspen and Chickadee! Trails were moderately fast with the amount of skiers that have been out on the freshly groomed tracks. The skate of the GUR looks amazing with the new grooming, but is unfortunately slow. Will be great when the weather gets a little warmer. Definitely hit the classic trails though.…Read more

]]> 0 f10d692c3d86c03a2ddae67b9be7022b https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8179/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:17:32 -0600 Decided to try out Kildonan Park this morning for a quick ride and found myself doing close to 10km in the cold weather as I couldn’t believe how well groomed the trail was in the golf course! Some of the best classic skiing this year even as of yet considering the somewhat slower conditions because of the cold weather. I was surprised to get…Read more

]]> 0 c97a913b31b11cbef1bead6dddc5bd48 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8154/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:16:28 -0600 Wednesday afternoon 3pm Esker ski in -26C(-40 windchill). Our glide zones were like sandpaper today. The skied in tracks were decent for the most part. It sure will be nice to have groomed trails again soon but may be unlikely until start of next week after the holidays. Overall, good enough conditions for anyone to get out and enjoy,…Read more

]]> 0 79b55c3d80c77716bc4370ea295a7708 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8099/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:51:46 -0600 Saturday 2pm Classic ski in the park in -21C conditions with outstanding glide! No problems on the skied-in tracks at all. No bad news, only good news! Don’t wait for grooming. Get out and enjoy. Merry Christmas to all!

]]> 0 c7ca7ee660469831bc39b10dc98f5058 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8039/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:59:45 -0600 Skied 4 laps of Teulon’s trail system this afternoon. The trail is packed and tracked and no need for rock skis! I had a great skate ski out there today. They definitely need more snow out there to pack the trail evenly as most of the trails have a lip in the middle which looked as though it was packed twice around in 2 segments and was unlevel…Read more

]]> 0 6eb414f51fe7f4c3e9d35c2621c4779f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/8031/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:20:57 -0600 Yesterday
Classic: skied chickadee and Esker and I agree with Allan’s last post. It snowed well enough in BHP to cover up almost all of the shotty areas! Was nice to see some more snow finally and so beautiful skiing with snow falling straight down on you. Even though it was a fairly windy day out, I love coming to the park, as the trees absorb…Read more

]]> 0 83828299bf7195f37cf96658107926c1 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7970/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 04:00:42 -0600 I live near Kildonan Park and found that they have just packed and tracked all city parks as stated on the winnipeg.ca website. KP certainly is. I tried my bet at it. After 1 lap around the park, I packed it in. Kudos to the Parks staff for tracking the parks for skiing, there’s no doubt about that, but with the lack of snow in there, I guess…Read more

]]> 0 4396dda065f3c29c52dfd2ca1ed7b20c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7969/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 03:54:43 -0600 BHP Thursday afternoon 3pm shortly after Kevin from his last update. I did almost the exact same run.
Classic: Chickadee, Esker
Skate: GUR
I have about the same info as Kevin. The classic tracks are beautiful! Only debris I really found and had to dodge through was on the very northern section of Chickadee shortly after the last of the downhill…Read more

]]> 0 2a7a282a9b50cd519e7eaca5fa64c9bc https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7837/ Sat, 27 Nov 2021 02:40:42 -0600 I just had an Instagram post pop up from Windsor Park Nordic Centre(wpnordic) which stated that they have repaired all of their trails and the conditions are near perfect right now, for anyone wanting info on where to ski this weekend! Enjoy

]]> 0 58d663b74db2132a996c6fe7cfe20698 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7835/#acomment-7836 Sat, 27 Nov 2021 02:37:54 -0600 I second this notion. I skied Esker at 4pm today and as much fun as i had on the track sections with little to no debris, the other parts i was dodging everything. It was almost like a game to be played as there was that much to ski around at times. I was hopeful to not scratch up my skis, and I was victorious in the end!

In reply to - Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park Birds Hill Park, Chickadee / Esker / west Bluestem, Friday morning, -7° to -5°. The good: Tracks are generally very well defined and e […] ]]> 4b6b4869238fe0f548a56b3c5916342c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7818/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:09:23 -0600 Skate ski today. Trails were good for not being groomed in the what looked like the last couple of days. Trails were fair and the skate deck was near perfectly flat everywhere. A little firm in spots and especially on the downhills and takes a little more control. There was debris around but nothing really that looked as though it would affect…Read more

]]> 0 863071bb3a4144e07a21c1b7b32dc23f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7810/#acomment-7811 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:13:33 -0600 Agreed Richard. Can’t do/say much unless signage is up. I encountered 3 walkers yesterday on the trails myself. They were courteous enough to walk on the side of the trail as to stay away from the tracks and I thanked them for it. They were well mannered folks at least.

In reply to - Richard Remnant posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park My wife and I skiied Chickadee yesterday and parts of Chickadee and Aspen this afternoon. Given the time of year, conditions are great and […] ]]> c10ad1f0e24edd6dd5a4c218a7ff4fa9 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7805/ Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:58:59 -0600 Skied Esker and Chickadee today. -9C and no wind in BHP that I could feel. When it’s windy, I love the fact that we can get shelter in the trees at the park and still enjoy the trails without freezing our faces off! Esker is in great condition almost all of the way through. Tracks cut up a bit here and there but no major concerns. The…Read more

]]> 0 403f4ef6d132bcdee8a744abf16b5b3c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7801/ Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:28:58 -0600 Skied Aspen and Chickadee this afternoon. Very fun ski! Debris on 1st quarter or so of Aspen. Skated the mid section through all of the crud and then shortly after that, about the first sign of the skate section, smooth sailing after that! Beautiful grooming job indeed by the BHP staff! Skate deck looked amazing from what I could see!

]]> 0 65ee34463c1ae194a064eb84ca227e3a https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7782/#acomment-7793 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:16:25 -0600 Kevin, are the classic trails groomed as well? Don’t believe you mentioned yet if they are tracked and groomed.

In reply to - Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park Birds Hill Park, Friday afternoon, -1°. Skate: The new grooming on the Group Use Road is generally very good to excellent. There are a few […] ]]> 3fd667f8788dbdf723164a96101efa8d https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7752/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 03:17:59 -0600 Skate skied the blue and green loops. Conditions were good to great! It had been groomed everywhere today. The skate path was near fantastic everywhere. Double poling some of the classic tracks was excellent as well, with a bit of debris here and there on the tracks. Nothing too concerning that I saw though. Classic tracks have a really nice…Read more

]]> 0 c70e795a97db2bea7833e04f6a6cb6db https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/7714/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 03:21:18 -0600 Classic skied the blue loop and a majority of the green loop as well. Best ski of the season so far! Thanks grooming staff! No major complaints at all considering that it’s had a once over or so and the tracks were near lightning speed in areas. Snow was a little soft on poling but overall, pretty decent. By the looks of the skate track, it…Read more

]]> 0 b09009001eb6aca8364341fadd17204c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6634/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:09:33 -0600 0 f8a233e0cb5431578889658d870e9f5d https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6391/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:43:55 -0600 Skied Bluestem this morning. Has not been groomed yet. Skier packed only and not very fast of course due to the new falled snow, but decent conditions otherwise. Definitely had fun through there today and don’t be scared of those winds out there. It’s not bad in the park where you’re tree’d in! Quite a nice ski with some of the snow falling…Read more

]]> 0 7e82ef9b12e91096c707ede874fc1d4a https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6369/#acomment-6373 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:10:39 -0600 Hi! The chikadee trail is one of the most popular in BHP as it’s only 4kms in length. I would suggest trying that one first or trying Aspen would suffice as well. Although Aspen is lengthier, it doesn’t have any technical turns or steeper downhills. Chikadee only has the one steeper downhill in it but it also creates for a lot of fun. Your…Read more

In reply to - WithyHeldo posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park HI all,New to the Group. Looking for advice for beginner trails at BHP. Got nordic gear 2 weeks before March 2020 lock down and we have not […] ]]> 4767444f6428238e7050859283119fb6 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6273/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:01:40 -0600 0 4b4d3dd4a3d69068cb60276a482dc83c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6211/#acomment-6217 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:23:50 -0600 Thanks Bert and Allan for the replies! Yeah I love to get some double poling in as well Bert as it’s a fun way to mix up the exercises. Was fun when they also had the classic tracks around the GUR loop for quick ins and outs!

In reply to - Arni Jakobson posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park Does anyone know if the skate loop on the GUR has been groomed yet? They didn’t groom during the holidays I noticed which is understandable, […] ]]> b1e9145d13df5cbfa3cf490bff94e9ce https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6210/#acomment-6216 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:20:02 -0600 Yeah i agree Bert! I have been loving the fast trails. One or 2 spruce cones gave me a bit of a halt yesterday(haha) but other than that, it was great! I love the early morning skis or the twilight ones as well!

In reply to - Arni Jakobson posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park In BIrds Hill 3 times this weekend and conditions were near perfect! Besides the odd footprints here and there on Aspen close to the Chikadee […] ]]> 9ba8596c81b6071373b4cb4b6c5853de https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6211/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:14:39 -0600 Does anyone know if the skate loop on the GUR has been groomed yet? They didn’t groom during the holidays I noticed which is understandable, but i’m hoping to get out to skate there soon. Any update on this would be much appreciated. Thanks

]]> 2 8a1f820f932f5fa9fc00fab8634f39fe https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6210/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:12:27 -0600 In BIrds Hill 3 times this weekend and conditions were near perfect! Besides the odd footprints here and there on Aspen close to the Chikadee parking lot, the trails were fast and in general great shape! Hope this nice weather doesn’t melt off too much of our recent snowfall. Looking forward to a few cm’s of snow later this week to get…Read more

]]> 1 fa1e83e045a7f4a5219bebfee5a8fff3 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/6129/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:35:45 -0600 Early Friday morning New Year ski on Aspen! Conditions were perfect! I highly recommend getting out there today. Fast conditions and beautiful looking trails with all of the horfrost(probably not spelt correct haha). Have fun out there today and get moving!!!

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