Trail Design + Grooming

CCSAM Trail Grooming

CCSAM does not have the capacity to groom trails outside of Windsor Park Nordic Centre. However, we are available for consultation and may be able to connect you with a local ski trail groomer or club member who may be able to help you with your trail system. 

CCSAM hosts an annual Trail Groomers Seminar and Workshop at Windsor Park Nordic Centre, typically in March. Please contact Karin in the CCSAM office for more information.

Information & Resources

• Course Preparation & Tracksetting – excerpt from Nordiq Canada Officials Manual
• FIS Competition Course & Venue Design Guidelines (2023)
• Minnesota Grooming Clinic – Notes
• Ski Trail Grooming Guide – NWT Recreation & Parks Association
• Timm’s Hill Trail – Thinking of grooming your own ski trails?
• Good advice from Tidd Tech website:
  • Preparing a Trail Base
  • Best Grooming Machines – Choosing a Snowmobile
  • How to Set Tracks
• Grooming Snowmobiles – from CrossCountrySkier.com

Manufacturers

• Yellowstone Track Systems
• Snow Groomers
• Tidd Tech

Do It Yourself Guides

• Human Powered Trail Groomer  (photos below)
• Snow Farmer – Trail grooming drag from Burwalde Woods
• Tracksetter plan