https://ccsam.ca/members/lynnmcmaster/activity/ Activity feed for lynnmcmaster. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:53:46 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.4.0 en-CA 30 hourly 2 00a89ef71377da1216be7739da48ccdc https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12730/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:16:20 -0500 Saturday will be the last day of skiing at Bittersweet! Despite the cool temperatures the sun has taken the toll on our below average snow base. Saturday’s forecast high of +2C spells the end of the season. Spring classic trails had 1 cm of fresh snow skied in today. Spring skate trails will be groomed early Saturday morning. Skiing will be best…Read more

]]> 0 b3301acbb902545a1a3f12015382c21d https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12716/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:24:23 -0500 More good spring classic skiing today with a skiff of fresh snow skied into the tracks. However several small (1 m long) bare patches are beginning to show up on the approximately 8 km of classic trails currently groomed for spring skiing. The bare spots are on the flats so just require stepping around.
The spring skate trails (Oak Meadow,…Read more

]]> 0 f81c8a2d0483cba230e0544c1a748018 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12711/#acomment-12713 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:02:36 -0500 What a lovely time! Those chance meetings are great! Glad you had a good day!

In reply to - EmilyAnn204 posted an update in the group Bittersweet Sunny spring ski at Bittersweet on Sunday! Two of our group skated, one classic’d. Classic trail grooming took us on a 12km adventure, with options to s […] ]]> 5ee9c09ebd1cad45e6efcd4d1854dcfc https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12700/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:57:18 -0500 We still have snow on the trails here! A subset of the classic trails were groomed this evening, avoiding steep hills. Cottonwood and Oak Ridge trails are now closed. From now on spring skiing conditions will be in effect with fast, hard or icy tracks. Skin or klister skis will be preferred. We ask that on days with daytime temperatures above 0C…Read more

]]> 0 131b48c572dd7c96d720e8220585915f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12697/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:53:24 -0500 With temperatures continuing above or around zero overnight Friday, we plan to groom classic and skate trails Saturday evening for skiing Sunday. We will likely not groom trails with south-facing hillsides. We will provide an update Saturday evening.

]]> 0 4c0bf7ebe0585c735cb29cd398065a3c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12669/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:56:51 -0500 What an exceptional weekend of skiing we just had! Today we received 5 cm of fresh snow. However, with very warm temperatures forecast this week, we will not be grooming. We will assess snow conditions and the forecast on Friday and make a grooming decision then. Watch for the update.

]]> 0 7d0385e1c9dfdcad35e6b99b8fec3ce6 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12646/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:02:04 -0500 All classic and skate trails have been freshly groomed and are in very good condition. Enjoy!!

]]> 0 f21ba1fb7abfc388713012d9b444aff2 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12630/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:09:59 -0500 The thin layer of fresh snow Sunday night has softened and slowed the trails, leaving the classic and skate tracks in good condition. With a bit more snow in the forecast, we will leave the tracks skied-in for at least the next few days.

]]> 0 3f5ff146b93259ed835b9603615f5869 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12607/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:27:55 -0600 With a thin layer of snow pellets last evening, the recently groomed classic tracks are fast and ready for the weekend. The trails will be open all weekend despite the above 0C temperatures. Skiing will likely be best Saturday morning with temperatures below zero. Tracks may be a little icy early Sunday morning, but should soften and slow as…Read more

]]> 0 9b3174ac76e3f57a31c38c9b9a979b09 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12601/#acomment-12602 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:48:59 -0600 Thanks for your kind words Emily!! I’m so glad you guys had a fun day and got to meet one of our long time skiiers and supporters of Bittersweet. You’re right, it’s a special place. Can’t wait to have you back!

In reply to - EmilyAnn204 posted an update in the group Bittersweet Skiied Bittersweet on Tuesday, March 3rd. What an absolute gem of a trail system! Beautiful conditions – we were blessed with mild temps, low wind, and […] ]]> 71cd87e8b548850ab4844b51253e7a81 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12599/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:50:00 -0600 All classic trails have now been groomed and are in very good condition. The skate trail is in excellent condition.

]]> 0 099bd0f7d70c9afac58513590db81c6f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12597/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:43:56 -0600 West side trails are being groomed this morning and should be ready for skiing by about 2pm. This includes Caleb’s Way and the Cottonwood (expert) trails. The east side trails are still in good condition except for 1 or 2 blown in spots and are available now for skiing.

]]> 0 adb1065f98d6d65c8a3f75acd0cf8204 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12560/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:56:42 -0600 Due to the warm weather expected tomorrow (Thursday) we will be closing our trails on Thursday afternoon. Feel free to ski in the morning, but please be off by 12 noon or you will get locked in as the gates will be locked. Our snow and trail condition is REALLY good right now so we want to preserve that as long as we can by not skiing on the…Read more

]]> 0 0d20b53bd6b210c3a4e9e12cbbd31c84 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12555/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:38:42 -0600 Skate trail was groomed today and is in very good condition. The classic trails are still in great condition. No need for regrooming.

]]> 0 ce180be8de11739e6f33729b1f242654 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12526/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:25:50 -0600 All trails are groomed. Skate trail is still a bit soft but in good condition. Classic trails are in very good condition! Enjoy!

]]> 0 0df332e6ed8b3aead80d904c6a0d5f7c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12522/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:56 -0600 Skate trail had been groomed and is ready to skiers. It’s still a bit soft due to all the new snow. We are commencing with grooming of skate trails this morning. Stay tuned. They will be ready for skiers tomorrow for sure, maybe earlier.

]]> 0 a404848e7a338a403bcc1184d44709e0 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12509/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:40:51 -0600 We got about 16 cm of snow (insert happy dance here)! Today we will be rolling the classic trails to pack the snow. The skate trail was rolled yesterday. Depending on whether the forecast shows more snow overnight we will either track the classic trails later today after the rolling has set up, or wait until tomorrow morning to track. The…Read more

]]> 0 613b1ba4b50f86b61a3c82037f74004d https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12483/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:28:12 -0600 Come join us on Sunday for our Family Day Ski and Poker Rally. The 8 km course will be freshly groomed so it won’t be icy. Great weather is expected. The chili and homemade buns (Thanks to Baker Community!) will be waiting for you. Just getting all the raffle prizes ready now…we have both a mens and a womens ski jacket along with many other…Read more

]]> 0 fe636a8889a13daf718991c7a8361a8f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12474/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:40:22 -0600 Just a reminder – our Family Day Ski & Poker Rally is still on! The warm weather won’t stop us. The Poker course will be freshly groomed for Sunday morning even with the warm weather. Come and join us!

]]> 0 7ce281d7c6d400389914699aee912a74 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12464/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:20:25 -0600 Yes, this warm weather is making things difficult! We are implementing our spring skiing rules for this week because of the above 0 temperatures:
Ski in the mornings, before the temp rises above 0.
Use Klister wax or skin skis as the track will be fast and icy.
Avoid all hills.
Stick to the following trails: Caleb’s Way, Archies Swamp and…Read more

]]> 0 2ede22d533cca42fd8726d231c7f3c6e https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12442/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:27:05 -0600 Update: east side trails have been renovated this morning and are in good condition. Hills should be ok. Cottonwood was skied this morning an is good condition.

]]> 0 bf9d2171bd1a8d9ae7e75bba0f6742be https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12440/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:25:29 -0600 We got a skiff of snow last night to cover some of the damage that yesterday’s warm weather caused. Classic trails are hard and fast but the new snow allows fo grip. However, the Cottonwood trails should still be avoided and caution should be taken when skiing the hills as they will be very fast. If in doubt, take off your skis and walk down th s…Read more

]]> 0 16ddf676886a6d8affb784e60db5ef9a https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12427/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:00:21 -0600 Due to the upcoming above 0 weather we will be closing our trails on Thursday Feb. 5 to try to preserve the snow and prevent the trails from icing up. Thanks for your understanding.

]]> 0 fce304d365e30740ca8239a75ca8f71e https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12404/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:40:33 -0600 Classic trails have all been groomed this morning. We did have some wind this morning so hopefully it won’t blow in too much. Seems to have died down now. Skate trail should be freshly groomed by noon.

]]> 0 a8730f7bdff2ffced2acc5879c799cbb https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12386/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:22:50 -0600 Hey folks
The forecast is calling for snow tomorrow (Saturday). Our plan is to groom following the snow, probably Sunday morning. Stay tuned. At this point most of the classic trails have been skied in from the previous snow and are in good condition. There are a few sections that are blown in with manual ski tracks through them.

]]> 0 60a66b9fe67a7e794168efc470aa965c https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12362/#acomment-12367 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:04:58 -0600 Thanks for your comments Floyd! And thanks for skiing the snow in haha. We are watching the weather closely. At this point the forecast is predicting snow for Saturday, so we will be assessing when it makes sense to groom. As you pointed out, the goal is always to have the trails in the best shape we can for skiers coming on the weekend. As…Read more

In reply to - Floyd Reichel posted an update in the group Bittersweet 3 of us skied all the classic trails yesterday (Saturday). There was an inch or more of fresh snow in the tracks and on the skate trails and drifts are […] ]]> 998dfc1e1b616314ffec08a048299287 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12354/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:56:14 -0600 Skate trail was groomed yesterday. Now we just need some warmer weather!

]]> 0 01bb01004151998d220a956eb2176517 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12327/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:41:45 -0600 All classic trails have been groomed and are in good condition.

]]> 0 95a34f38e7894f8c7439ca46893d8fe8 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12309/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:46:03 -0600 Classic tracks have been groomed today to renovate after the warm weather. We have a very high wind out here today, so some of the open areas will be blown in by morning but the sheltered areas should be good. Skate track not groomed.

]]> 0 8372b7dedef7c9946d5f952ada2cf923 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12256/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:55:21 -0600 Hey folks we got 6 cm of unforcasted snow overnight. The classic trails are still visible but most will have to have the fresh snow skied in. We are grooming the Candlelight Ski trail for tonight, but will be leaving the rest as the forecast for the next few day is supposed to be very warm, even above 0 in some cases. We will be grooming all…Read more

]]> 0 c119b265ac33b91857c4efb2a9f9cc49 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12241/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:30:49 -0600 The skate trails have been freshly groomed this morning. All classic and skate trails are in good condition.

]]> 0 4f2b8cc2500d4f455f0afe2b1cde5384 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12200/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:51:30 -0600 Just a reminder about our Candlelight Ski on Saturday night. Starting at the Oaks (east trailhead) and going from 7-9 pm. The trail will be lit with candles all the way to the Ski Hut where you will be met with a warm fire, cookies from Baker Community, hot chocolate, and tea lights to light the Ski Hut. Please wear a headlight to see and be…Read more

]]> 0 7285ebf96242828b777c7febc43c8619 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12161/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:22:01 -0600 All classic trails have been freshly groomed. They should be able to set up well tonight, and be in excellent condition for tomorrow (Saturday)

]]> 0 97b4912c5811af1bfae9c57c800a7329 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12147/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:42:01 -0600 Skate trails were groomed yesterday. Many of the classic trails on the east side were groomed yesterday. Unfortunately we had a mechanical breakdown with one of the groomers before we were able to finish. Avoid Raven’s Ridge as there is a sad Gator and classic groomer sitting there awaiting parts. Depending on snowfall, we may be grooming the…Read more

]]> 0 977abe3d4473ab9940d2a406308fd5f8 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12116/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:54:18 -0600 Classic trails will be ready for skiers at 1:30. Grooming is just finishing and we ask your cooperation in giving the trails a bit of time to set up. This benefits everyone! Thanks folks. Skate trail should be ready then too.

]]> 0 afb077412f77539a22bbe7e8f39dc9db https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12115/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:44:42 -0600 Grooming has commenced. Stay tuned for update of when trails will be ready to ski on. Should be early this afternoon.

]]> 0 8699ab8f126eee66019afec4f9b9cf98 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12109/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:56:48 -0600 Many of our trails got blown in with the wind yesterday, including the skate, in open areas. As we are expecting a bit more snow tonight, the plan is to groom tomorrow morning (Tuesday).

]]> 0 db4b4e4fa2a6dd4e4a8e76ab370dd6d5 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12103/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:34:41 -0600 Skate trails are groomed. All trails are open for early season skiing. We could still use more snow for sure, as there are still a few bare spots and areas with twigs sticking through, but everything is skiable, and where the snow stayed and did not get blown off trails are in very good condition.

]]> 0 78d438a839e9f0c372239a80f30096f4 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12084/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:50:07 -0600 Update: The skate trail will not be groomed today. Classic trails are all up and running. Merry Christmas everyone!

]]> 0 8ab93840e7a253ad74fcc0de87204d0e https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12060/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:36:53 -0600 All classic trails have been groomed and are in good condition. Skate trail has not yet been groomed as we are away on vacation until Dec. 24. We expect to get them groomed on Christmas Day.

]]> 0 98e9a867b5e6131a660058a98b620b6f https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12011/#acomment-12013 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:10:40 -0600 Good to hear, Floyd. Thanks for coming out! I agree, one more good snowfall should cover the trails quite well.

In reply to - Kevin Miller posted an update in the group Bittersweet From Floyd Reichel on Saturday evening: OK, so I had a cookie before skiing, but there were no witnesses… Skied all the east side trails except Caleb’s Way. […] ]]> c861236fafcb52a027fc96a628d5b036 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/12002/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:59:12 -0600 Trail update:
East side classic trails have been tracked, along with North Star and Caleb’s Way. Condition is good in some places, fair in others with leaves sticking out in some areas where snow was a bit thin. Cottonwood and other more advanced trails on west side are not yet groomed.
Skate trails – Oak Meadow, Skater’s Waltz, and Ridge…Read more

]]> 0 b0f00b3e4f6907a4032c80f70a7bc3ea https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11989/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:53:18 -0600 Hey fellow skiers, the snow has arrived! We got 14 cm overnight, which gives us enough now to start packing trails. Following that we will start grooming. This will take a couple of days, so stay tuned. I will update when the trails are ready!

]]> 0 38c3265d75cee8a60420031ef1bd3676 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11939/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:49:52 -0500 Our trails are now closed for the summer. Thanks to everyone who came out to ski with us. It was a great season. It was so nice meeting many of you who were first timers, and seeing the familiar faces back again! We will see you next winter. Have a great summer!

]]> 0 158cd4a854b0c46ef4dde2ac2b9821a8 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11936/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:38:17 -0500 One last skate trail grooming folks! We have groomed Skaters Waltz and Oak Meadow this morning. This will be the last grooming of the season. Classic trails are now closed. Come on out for one last skate ski!

]]> 0 cafa4631781d5b2e53dea37957162eff https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11921/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:32:24 -0500 We only got 3 cm of snow, although we were hoping for more. The classic trails on the east side have been renovated and are in fair condition with a mix of fresh and icy snow base. They can be accessed from both trailheads. We recommend skins or Klister or tar based hard wax. Skate trails have been left unrenovated, to be skied in.

]]> 0 af90d21ac1a4cab8cb6c794dceca6fe9 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11892/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 02:12:00 -0500 All skate trails and selected classic trails have been freshly groomed today. Freshly groomed classic trails are ready from either the Nordic Centre or The Oaks. Not all classic trails have been groomed to avoid large hills or south facing slopes that may be losing their snow, but there is enough groomed to make a 1 or 2 hour ski very…Read more

]]> 0 7acb8ace4d9d16575156c1446a828bcf https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11872/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:05:51 -0500 Update: We have skied the skate trail today and decided that it is pretty good the way it is now, with a thin layer of fresh snow. We will not be renovating it. The layer of snow makes it a little slower, but you still have good control.

]]> 0 7868249620af636785986568f7217799 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11868/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:56:45 -0500 We will be renovating the entire skate trail on Saturday (tomorrow) and it will be ready for skate on Sunday. The classic trails will remain as is, with the bit of fresh snow from this week in the tracks. The trail is in fair condition, and gets better the further you get from the Oaks (East trailhead). The loops described in the previous post…Read more

]]> 0 285272ec686e456b06d34066624e0c75 https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/11853/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:27:41 -0500 The skate trail was groomed today from the Nordic Centre to the Ski Hut. In very good condition!

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