CCSAM | jonathank | Group Activity https://ccsam.ca/members/jonathank/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which jonathank is a member. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:26:23 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.4.0 en-CA 30 hourly 2 a07bab2f2daa0861b8d49bff4473b29c CCSAM posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: From Paul & Anita: Hecla trails are groomed and fantastic. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12743/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:54:51 -0500 From Paul & Anita:
Hecla trails are groomed and fantastic. There will be good snow for at least one more week. No warm temps until Friday.
Skate skiing / fat biking on the local snowmobile trails as well.
I am betting decent snow will be around for two weeks – weather call as forecast is calling for snowfall all next week.

]]> 0 a11cc4dd58025c9a3a06e4700ffdf094 Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: From HeclaGrindstoneProvPark on Thursday afternoon: Hey […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12720/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:07:25 -0500 From HeclaGrindstoneProvPark on Thursday afternoon:
Hey there friends,
All ski trails have been groomed as of Wednesday March 26, 2026. All the trails are in excellent condition. Be aware that strong winds may affect the condition of the trail in open areas creating drifts. Be safe and have fun!

]]> 0 342b92cbad7553c09f3d450e3a52a606 Floyd Reichel posted an update in the group Birch: Classic tracks and conditions were excellent yesterday […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12666/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:54:50 -0500 Classic tracks and conditions were excellent yesterday (Sunday). So good that we did not want to stop so did every trail twice. The small trail at the bottom of the south 5 km is a nice addition and very enjoyable.

]]> 0 85fb0195e5d2b718aaa92d53e3d2ad9e XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All groomed and ready for a great weekend of skiing! https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12651/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:38:55 -0500 All groomed and ready for a great weekend of skiing!

]]> 0 51a752a0209ada6779669dafca35fba6 Steve Scoles posted an update in the group Birch: Groomer Derek is grooming Friday night at Ski Birch. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12650/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:36:58 -0500 Groomer Derek is grooming Friday night at Ski Birch. Should be great conditions for the next few days!

]]> 0 31d3a31349be386f55fe154a948b2eba XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Ski Birch North & South Trails are now all groomed for both […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12554/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:16:24 -0600 Ski Birch North & South Trails are now all groomed for both Classic & Skate. The Classic-Only Mosswood Loop is also ready to go!

]]> 0 cb5502e88046ebb46375484899878f7a XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Fresh groom at Ski Birch. Classic and Skate on the South […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12543/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:01:50 -0600 Fresh groom at Ski Birch. Classic and Skate on the South Trails. Skate only on the North Trails.

]]> 0 a71fdccc12926704d7b2fe9b84dc955d HeclaGrindstoneProvPark posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: Hello friends, All ski trails were groomed Friday Feb 20, […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12527/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:36:52 -0600 Hello friends, All ski trails were groomed Friday Feb 20, 2026. All of the trails are in good condition. On Hammers Lake trail, be cautious in open areas as blowing snow will impact the trail. Be safe and have fun!

]]> 0 975591fb5c936d9537c0186ba83669ef Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: From HeclaGrindstoneProvPark: Hello folks, All ski trails […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12451/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:46:23 -0600 From HeclaGrindstoneProvPark:
Hello folks, All ski trails were groomed today Friday Feb 6, 2026. Hammers Lake trail is in good condition but please be extra cautious in open areas as the blowing snow will impact the trail condition. As for West Quarry and Cabin Loop they are in great condition! Please be safe and have fun!

]]> 0 d737dc733d5666a979671b6523d23208 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Fresh groom of the South Trails and the Mosswood Classic […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12410/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:25:30 -0600 Fresh groom of the South Trails and the Mosswood Classic Loop this morning.

]]> 0 348d79770fb0b1c54306f0348fc13b47 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: North trails were groomed today. South trails are still in […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12384/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:51:46 -0600 North trails were groomed today. South trails are still in good shape from our last groom. The Mosswood Loop, off of the east end of the South Trails is also groomed. That trail is classic only. The deep freeze looks to be saying goodbye for the weekend, so c’mon out to Birch for a ski!

]]> 0 5ebd42d39224ef5981bc7a98ae361198 HeclaGrindstoneProvPark posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: Hi friends! All ski trails in Hecla were groomed Monday Jan […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12332/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:34:21 -0600 Hi friends! All ski trails in Hecla were groomed Monday Jan 19th, and are all in Good condition. Please be safe in this very cold weather if you are out on the trails!

]]> 0 4072d14f1ce7ec8745e9e7c7462c80c2 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Grooming update from Birch - Southvtrailscare groomed for […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12318/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:27:37 -0600 Grooming update from Birch – Southvtrailscare groomed for skate and classic. May be a few sections that get drifts in the wind, but most is quite sheltered and should stay nicer the week ahead. We didn’t touch the North trails, as they are more open. We may get to them later in the week.

]]> 0 2dab0e797d565eb89bf62be67fb16cad Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: From HeclaGrindstoneProvPark on Friday afternoon: Hello […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12314/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:38:55 -0600 From HeclaGrindstoneProvPark on Friday afternoon:
Hello friends, All the ski trails in Hecla were groomed today Friday Jan 16th. Trail conditions may vary due to the weather conditions. Be safe!

]]> 0 ec94c57e42208c3cdf50e8805ce9d78c HeclaGrindstoneProvPark posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: Hello friends, All the ski trails in Hecla have been groomed […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12243/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:50:07 -0600 Hello friends, All the ski trails in Hecla have been groomed today Friday Jan 9, and are in excellent condition. It is absolutely stunning out with all the hoar frost on the trees! Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather! be safe and have fun!

]]> 0 1020844a7b5103e9c344857b17803ca0 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Ski Birch North & South trails freshly groomed for skate and […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12181/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:20:16 -0600 Ski Birch North & South trails freshly groomed for skate and classic. Thanks to everyone that came out for an awesome Birchkin Pumpski on Saturday! So great to see everyone having active fun outdoors!

]]> 0 7d85a5dd894b4bbc57035a00f0f43e28 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All trails groomed. Birchkin Pumpski on Saturday! https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12149/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:47:04 -0600 All trails groomed. Birchkin Pumpski on Saturday!

]]> 0 89e013bdb2f8f8ebd6cbb0833d9e65c6 Floyd Reichel posted an update in the group Birch: Lots of snow out at Birch. Should be a good day for the […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12142/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:28:18 -0600 Lots of snow out at Birch. Should be a good day for the Birchkin Pumpski this Saturday.

]]> 0 d8e09b92b49ccbb33ba3209e8f96802a XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Ski Birch is freshly groomed as of this morning. Come out and enjoy! https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12110/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:55:01 -0600 Ski Birch is freshly groomed as of this morning. Come out and enjoy!

]]> 0 a909f5e4ef52a4c251280845805e63cb Floyd Reichel posted an update in the group Birch: Excellent grooming at Birch, especially the classic tracks […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12061/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:14:30 -0600 Excellent grooming at Birch, especially the classic tracks which are mint. The skate deck on the south 5 km is a little soft but better on the remainder of the trail system. A few bare areas that are easily avoided. Best grooming I have seen to date.

]]> 0 34396d2373c8cdf44408ce195a5e6176 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All trails at Ski Birch are now groomed for skate and […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12045/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:09:41 -0600 All trails at Ski Birch are now groomed for skate and classic! Come out and enjoy a holiday skiing the hills! And don’t forget to plan for attending the Birchkin Pumpski on January 3rd!

]]> 0 85abf6bbd6b5b19926f042dce25b897d HeclaGrindstoneProvPark posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: Hello folks! Here are this weeks ski trail conditions in […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11858/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:45:46 -0500 Hello folks! Here are this weeks ski trail conditions in Hecla:
Hammers Lake, open, groomed Mar 12 and in excellent condition
West Quarry, open, groomed Mar 12 and in excellent condition
Cabin Loop, open, groomed Mar 12 and in excellent condition
Skate Ski is closed
Enjoy!

]]> 0 4e87b6a09262ba4767b26e1df80928d8 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: North loops are now groomed, as well. Skate ski only. Going […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11834/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:00:40 -0600 North loops are now groomed, as well. Skate ski only. Going to be gold for a Saturday morning ski.

]]> 0 d0c22693ffbcee4f814999d0c453a5e4 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: We groomed the South Loop of Birch today. Let’s just say c […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11832/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:45:55 -0600 We groomed the South Loop of Birch today. Let’s just say conditions are 💨 speedy! Skate is great! Classic tracks are varied.

]]> 0 7961647e93f051da42126b366f46e38f XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: We’re hosting the XC Ski Provincials Saturday and Sunday t […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11689/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:10:39 -0600 We’re hosting the XC Ski Provincials Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Saturday – all trails groomed for skate skiing. Race in the North, WarmUp and non-racing skiers in the South. Sunday – Double-tracked classic in the South for racers, North open for warm-up and non-racers. It’s not too late to join as a Rec Skier. You can sign up on the day at…Read more

]]> 0 85fe733de571d89a2e895025ed0f8264 HeclaGrindstoneProvPark posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: Hello folks! here are this weeks ski trail conditions in […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11678/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:42:03 -0600 Hello folks! here are this weeks ski trail conditions in Hecla:
Hammers Lake, open, groomed and in excellent condition
West Quarry open, groomed and in excellent condition
Cabin Loop, open, groomed and in excellent condition
Skate Ski is closed
Have Fun!

]]> 0 562e8365b514ed02c1e5109964723a95 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All trails are groomed at Ski Birch. Skate and Classic. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11637/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:52:03 -0600 All trails are groomed at Ski Birch. Skate and Classic. We’re hosting Provincials Feb 8-9. Don’t forget to sign up!

]]> 0 db64a0b0c1b32462c1c6a3cfb6491d89 HeclaGrindstoneProvPark posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: Hey folks! here are this weeks ski trail conditions in […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11633/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:54:42 -0600 Hey folks! here are this weeks ski trail conditions in Hecla:
Cabin Loop trail is open, new snow it was groomed Jan 30, 2025 condition is very good to excellent
Hammers Lake trail is open new snow, it was groomed Jan 30, 2025 condition is very good to excellent
Skate Skiing trail is open new snow, it was groomed Jan 30, 2025 condition is very…Read more

]]> 0 ff3173a84c18fb1c431e55a884528a3c HeclaGrindstoneProvPark posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: Hey folks here are this weeks ski trail conditions in […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11553/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:57:04 -0600 Hey folks here are this weeks ski trail conditions in Hecla:
Hammers Lake (Blue) open, it was groomed Jan 21, 2025 condition is very good.
West Quarry (Orange) open, it was groomed Jan 21, 2025 condition is very good a little drifting.
Cabin Loop (Green) open, it was groomed Jan 21, 2025 condition is very good.
Skate Ski (Yellow) bay 2 and 4…Read more

]]> 0 13c77c37cf239619f9235d66b8400a1d XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Spent the day clearing brush, shovelling drifts, and then […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11551/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:02:17 -0600 Spent the day clearing brush, shovelling drifts, and then grooming the North trails. Meanwhile… the South (groomed on Saturday) got a bit of snow, but tracks are still pretty clear.

]]> 0 5f5ef81f6aa869b8d9c75df474977e54 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: South trails groomed. North? Not yet. Lots of drifts and […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11534/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:33:34 -0600 South trails groomed. North? Not yet. Lots of drifts and debris to deal with.

]]> 0 77c13fdbb34ded8205f9c3f13ae73a29 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: We groomed the South trails this morning, both classic and […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11457/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 02:32:26 -0600 We groomed the South trails this morning, both classic and skate, for today’s Birch Open. We had time to groom the North 2.5, but not the rest of the North trails. With the amount of snow we received today, those trails will be more like backcountry skiing until Thursday or Friday this week.

]]> 0 051e820b5e4b941e428ed34dbc1fa92d XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All South and North Trails groomed for skate and classic. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11397/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:36:32 -0600 All South and North Trails groomed for skate and classic. Don’t forget – This Saturday is our collaboration with Pumpkin Creek – The Birchkin Pumpski!

]]> 0 b4c90f262ea3976dff57b92a9258cf80 Steve Scoles posted an update in the group Birch: Talked to Groomer Derek and they are renovating & grooming […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11393/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:03:05 -0600 Talked to Groomer Derek and they are renovating & grooming the trails today. Will post more details later today, but things are shaping up well for the Birchkin Pumpski on Saturday! Will be a sunny day!

]]> 0 15e57e1ff486169e81ae0e58b5552e71 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All of the South Trails have been regroomed for skate and […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11309/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 03:18:23 -0600 All of the South Trails have been regroomed for skate and classic. Don’t forget to mark your calendars – Jan 4 is this year’s Birchkin Pumpski – a ski tour, where the Ski Birch and Pumpkin Creek trail networks are joined for a great loop! 15km from the Ski Birch Chalet to the Pumpkin Creek Clubhouse and back. Check out skibirch.wordpress.com for…Read more

]]> 0 39a8a3774f04ee82c77e6774331eb855 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All trails are freshly groomed for skate and classic and in […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11270/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:38:04 -0600 All trails are freshly groomed for skate and classic and in great shape! See you at Birch this weekend!

]]> 0 a48e117aa1b2410233fa9bfae46c04e6 Steve Scoles posted an update in the group Birch: Talked to groomer Derek and lots of good new snow at Birch. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11249/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:34:37 -0600 Talked to groomer Derek and lots of good new snow at Birch. Grooming will happen on Friday and the skate & classic trails should be great at Birch for this weekend!

]]> 0 a49b4ee5de1aade564817e1f5b4840ad Floyd Reichel posted an update in the group Birch: I have to agree with the groomer. The grooming is excellent […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11195/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:23:21 -0600 I have to agree with the groomer. The grooming is excellent with lots of snow. The 8 km North loop and the 5 km South loop give you plenty of skiing with lots of hills. Definitely worth the drive.

]]> 0 d6c3a647189d3d6145f8c72baa515cd4 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All trails are now groomed for skate and classic. Message […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11170/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:31 -0600 All trails are now groomed for skate and classic. Message from our Friday groomer: “Anyone who comes out tomorrow is in for a treat”. Best December skiing conditions at Ski Birch in years.

]]> 0 984ce821d363d0684eea3d13a85fb18d XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Ski Birch Update: All Trails are groomed and in great shape! […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11144/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:12:43 -0600 Ski Birch Update: All Trails are groomed and in great shape! South Loop trails are all groomed for Classic and Skate Skiing. North 2.5 is Skate and Classic. North 5 & 7 are groomed for skate only. And you can bring your good skis!

]]> 0 5e114b3526656ba3c4be7cc6fcc1ad72 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: We've got our South 2.5k loop groomed for skate and […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11100/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:08:07 -0600 We’ve got our South 2.5k loop groomed for skate and classic. Our S 5k loop is packed, and will hopefully be ready for skate and classic by Saturday. We’ll update here and on our socials @xcskibirch We’ll be officially opening on Saturday, but if lots of loops of the 2.5 km appeal to you, feel free to come by during the week.

]]> 0 2ddd58058eac60eb7c3ffe51cba481e6 Steve Scoles posted an update in the group Birch: Ski Birch update: Trails are closed at the moment. Trails […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11074/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:52:11 -0600 Ski Birch update: Trails are closed at the moment. Trails are being packed with the big snow fall, but also lots of branches down from the heavy snow.

Will very likely open trails on December 7th!

(and reminder the must-do Birchkin Pumpski rec ski from Birch to Pumpkin Creek and back is on January 4th!)

]]> 0 68326f1c9a83e9c7082f6a0e21eabfc5 Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: From Bob Bomberak, Park Region Manager on Friday at […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10918/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:56:56 -0600 From Bob Bomberak, Park Region Manager on Friday at noon:
The groomer just finished grooming the ski trails at Hecla, and they are reporting the trails are in very good condition.

]]> 0 737f48cf17a3d7ab746f4338e43a72eb XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: The South 5K and N 2.5 (including the long climb up from the […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10912/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:55:55 -0600 The South 5K and N 2.5 (including the long climb up from the North Valley) are in great shape for weekend skiing at Birch.

]]> 0 2860d22bebde003e44a6bfe1e2634fd4 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: The south loops have been groomed for skate and classic. https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10899/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:53:17 -0600 The south loops have been groomed for skate and classic.

]]> 0 159d81d7570c438c43098246f082c733 Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: From Sandra Davies (Park District Manager, Hecla Provincial […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10846/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:13:11 -0600 From Sandra Davies (Park District Manager, Hecla Provincial Park) on Thursday noon:
Fresh snow, trails are freshly groomed on February 29th, 2024. Excellent conditions.

]]> 0 d6396a760929eb209b0bee5ad73a2f06 Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: From Beth & Ross on Wednesday evening: Beautiful ski at […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10782/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:57:35 -0600 From Beth & Ross on Wednesday evening:
Beautiful ski at Hecla today with snow covered trees. Skier tracked only but conditions were pretty good after a healthy dump of snow yesterday. Just needs a fresh groom to be excellent.

]]> 0 1a936102ebcd7e39a2384b659587f3d6 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Sadly, not much snow came down at Birch. Currently a light […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10753/ Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:59:47 -0600 Sadly, not much snow came down at Birch. Currently a light dusting over sheets of ice. We’ll need more snow to groom before it’s safe to ski here again.

]]> 0 769383906b30ccf6d7b11f6b397a2747 Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Hecla Provincial Park: From Sandra Davies (Park District Manager, Hecla Provincial […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10712/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:52:30 -0600 From Sandra Davies (Park District Manager, Hecla Provincial Park) on Friday afternoon:
Due to the weather, the ski trails in Hecla are usable but are ungroomed.

]]> 0 ab45d86250ab761358fb499be12de839 Floyd Reichel posted an update in the group Birch: Excellent conditions at Birch today with the new grooming […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10652/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:49:05 -0600 Excellent conditions at Birch today with the new grooming equipment. The north loop is now approximately 3 km longer for even more fun.

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