CCSAM | Birch | Activity https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/trails/groups/birch/ Activity feed for the group, Birch. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:32:39 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.4.0 en-CA 30 hourly 2 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

]]> 0 8c3207c79083d770251a2f2935b3f49a XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Trails are ALL groomed (skate and classic) and ready for […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10641/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:39:42 -0600 Trails are ALL groomed (skate and classic) and ready for weekend skiing. Remember, try to ski only when the temps are in the minuses to preserve the trails. Thanks!

]]> 0 bc877e3447e5885f9615d615fa76bc1e Floyd Reichel posted an update in the group Birch: Great ski out at Birch today with freshly groomed trails. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10617/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 01:25:29 -0600 Great ski out at Birch today with freshly groomed trails. Should be a beautiful day tomorrow for the Birchkin Pumpski with a forecasted high of minus 9.

]]> 0 30a03c9a0e6cae5d0568572ec80bafd2 Steve Scoles posted an update in the group Birch: Just a reminder Birchkin Pumpski on Sunday from 10 to 3. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10609/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 02:54:49 -0600 Just a reminder Birchkin Pumpski on Sunday from 10 to 3. Can ski between Birch and Pumpkin Creek and back!

]]> 0 970d8df1959afe1af1385c63bba3974b XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Groomed and open! Some new/old trails in the north side. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10559/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 02:09:07 -0600 Groomed and open! Some new/old trails in the north side. Fern Gully (South 5) needs a bit more snow to open. The rest is good. Going to be a great weekend coming up with the Birch Open race on Saturday, and the Birchkin Pumpski on Sunday. #xcskimb #skibirch

]]> 0 c0d111a1bb1f1bfeefa0ce5eb61edf39 Steve Scoles posted an update in the group Birch: Spoke to one of the groomers and Birch is NOT yet open. […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10537/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:39:45 -0600 Spoke to one of the groomers and Birch is NOT yet open. Packing and grooming in progress. Groomer Derek will post update likely on Monday.

]]> 0 61d5e0ca300dd76d1a5d44e303ada1be kristinmadsen joined the group Birch https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10421/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:01:41 -0600 0 bbade72f83ad10229829b13ea065cac4 CJB joined the group Birch https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10383/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 02:26:08 -0600 0 aeae752d5c2f4369fd16c1ba5708444e Katherine joined the group Birch https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10372/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 18:20:26 -0600 0 cfd24a97e73f66d0dc23b144022a117f Matt Trickett joined the group Birch https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10354/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:41:49 -0600 0 dee084abe84b98ca25704cdcb784117e Brett S joined the group Birch https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10295/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:21:44 -0600 0 e9605dd9735ed5ca0b86d1bcbff8264e Beth M. joined the group Birch https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10257/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:32:45 -0600 0 f7d4575f415b8022f496aa3dd592d44a XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All South Trails were groomed Friday night and are in pretty […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/10011/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:59:29 -0500 All South Trails were groomed Friday night and are in pretty great condition. North Trails aren’t freshly groomed due to more open/melted sections – so ski them at your own risk.

]]> 0 e7bbda42e404ae146eba4f9a93a7da73 XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Skate trail was tidied up today. Classic tracks are still […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9955/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:45:28 -0500 Skate trail was tidied up today. Classic tracks are still holding out well from the last groom. Should be another great extended-ski-season weekend ahead!

]]> 0 1cdf1935fa1d06a14aeb651da6c7a40f XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: All trails have been groomed for skate and classic, except […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9888/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:33:03 -0500 All trails have been groomed for skate and classic, except for the North 5. The first and last portions that are shared with the North 2.5 are classic tracked, but it’s skate only across the creek.

]]> 0 c36167e65bab1607d5bbf3d2f47663cd XCSkiBirch posted an update in the group Birch: Freshly groomed tracks @xcskibirch. All trails are both […] https://ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/information/activity/p/9803/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:26:55 -0600 Freshly groomed tracks @xcskibirch. All trails are both classic and skate. Conditions are firm and smooth, but be careful due to the cold – best to ski with someone in these 🥶 temps.

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